Computer help forum: can i use my external hard drive to network software

If you mean install software onto a networked hard drive, then attempt to access/use that software from two or more computers, then I doubt it will work.

There is software that will install wholly onto a USB drive, but these are usually "Mobile" devices, designed specifically to be used on the go, eg MobileFirefox, etc.

Normal software, Office, and such, need to have system files and personal files installed on each system, and they are not interchangeable.

Mark

you may need to download Prayaya V3, which makes it possible you to run any app off an external hard disk or a USB drive.

First, you will have to be internet connected, then, via a modem/router, create a wireless network.

Since, MS Office 2007, you could network the apps of Office via the 'Cloud' of interconnectivity of wirelessly connected work-stations.

You should, really, check out the Microsoft Office Web-site for all the FAQs about how to properly network MS Office. Also, the 2010 version is about just around the corner in its availability(retail that is).

Doing the load up of one different program at a time for each workstation might just work. Word on the first, Excel on the second and, Presentation on the third.

Or, having to buy extra licenses in order to be able to install office for each workstation you currently have onto your Home Network, might be required.

Good luck with this project.