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Here's how to Fix Setup does not support installation from USB or IEEE 1394 port when installing Windows.

Here are some possible solutions to the error "Setup does not support installation from USB or IEEE 1394 port" when installing Windows:

1. **Make sure that the USB flash drive or external hard drive is formatted in NTFS file system.** To format the USB flash drive or external hard drive, follow these steps:

* Open File Explorer.
* Right-click on the USB flash drive or external hard drive and select Format.
* In the Format dialog box, select NTFS as the file system and click Start.

2. **Make sure that the USB flash drive or external hard drive is at least 8GB in size.** The Windows 10 installation files require at least 8GB of space.

3. **Make sure that the USB flash drive or external hard drive is connected to a USB port on your computer.** Do not connect the USB flash drive or external hard drive to a USB hub.

4. **Try creating a new bootable USB drive.** You can use a third-party tool to create a bootable USB drive. One of the most popular tools is Rufus. To create a bootable USB drive using Rufus, follow these steps:

* Download Rufus and install it on your computer.
* Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
* Launch Rufus.
* In Rufus, select the USB flash drive from the Device drop-down list.
* Click on the Select button and browse to the location of the Windows 10 ISO file.
* Click on the Start button to create the bootable USB drive.

5. **Try installing Windows from a different computer.** If you are still having trouble, you can try installing Windows from a different computer.

6. **Contact Microsoft support for help.** If you are still having trouble, you can contact Microsoft support for help.

i. Here are the steps on how to install Windows 10 directly onto USB external hard drive:

1. **Download the Windows 10 ISO file.** You can download the Windows 10 ISO file from the Microsoft website.
2. **Format the USB external hard drive.** The USB external hard drive must be formatted in NTFS file system. To format the USB external hard drive, follow these steps:

* Open File Explorer.
* Right-click on the USB external hard drive and select Format.
* In the Format dialog box, select NTFS as the file system and click Start.

3. **Create a bootable USB drive.** You can use a third-party tool to create a bootable USB drive. One of the most popular tools is Rufus. To create a bootable USB drive using Rufus, follow these steps:

* Download Rufus and install it on your computer.
* Connect the USB external hard drive to your computer.
* Launch Rufus.
* In Rufus, select the USB external hard drive from the Device drop-down list.
* Click on the Select button and browse to the location of the Windows 10 ISO file.
* Click on the Start button to create the bootable USB drive.

4. **Boot your computer from the USB external hard drive.** To boot your computer from the USB external hard drive, you will need to change the BIOS boot order. The BIOS boot order is the list of devices that your computer will try to boot from when it turns on. To change the BIOS boot order, you will need to access the BIOS setup. The BIOS setup is a menu that allows you to configure your computer's BIOS settings. The BIOS setup key is different for different computer models. You can find the BIOS setup key in your computer's documentation.

Once you have accessed the BIOS setup, you will need to find the boot order option. The boot order option is usually located in the Advanced or Boot tab. Change the boot order so that the USB external hard drive is the first device in the list. Save the changes and exit the BIOS setup.

Your computer should now boot from the USB external hard drive. The Windows 10 installation wizard will start. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install Windows 10 on the USB external hard drive.

Once the installation is complete, you will be able to use Windows 10 from the USB external hard drive.