FYI - Turns out, Acronis is great for cloning a hard drive!
Nov 11, 2017 14:53:49 #
My HP (S.M.A.R.T Drive) software has been warning me that there is a failure imminent for my hard drive in my desk top.
So I decided to replace the drive. I HATE (despise?) re-installing and configuring over 20 applications on a new computer, so I decided to try Acronis since a couple of members here recommended it.
Well, it was seamless!
In case you want to know the steps:
- Downloaded & installed Acronis ($50).
- Installed new HD as Sata1.
- Booted and ran "clone disk" in Acronis (I did NOT format the new drive as the old one had two partitions.).
- Removed old hard drive, swapped data cable for 0 & 1.
- Booted on the new drive (windows needed to adjust something and re-boot).
Running now on the new WD Caviar Gold drive, which has a MTBF of over 2 million hours.
Took roughly two hours to complete the replacement (my 2Tb drive was not full), and it copied both partitions.
(The replacement drive has to be the same size or larger.)
One happy camper here!
So I decided to replace the drive. I HATE (despise?) re-installing and configuring over 20 applications on a new computer, so I decided to try Acronis since a couple of members here recommended it.
Well, it was seamless!
In case you want to know the steps:
- Downloaded & installed Acronis ($50).
- Installed new HD as Sata1.
- Booted and ran "clone disk" in Acronis (I did NOT format the new drive as the old one had two partitions.).
- Removed old hard drive, swapped data cable for 0 & 1.
- Booted on the new drive (windows needed to adjust something and re-boot).
Running now on the new WD Caviar Gold drive, which has a MTBF of over 2 million hours.
Took roughly two hours to complete the replacement (my 2Tb drive was not full), and it copied both partitions.
(The replacement drive has to be the same size or larger.)
One happy camper here!
Nov 11, 2017 15:11:03 #
Nov 12, 2017 08:53:46 #
I’ve been using and advocating Acronis for over 5 years now. It really is a life saver.
REMEMBER to clone your disc on a regular basis.
I’m sure you got the 2018 version. It really is an improvement as you don’t have to reboot.
It also clones the hidden partition that your manufacturer puts on the drive that has facilities for repairing problems on your main drive.
REMEMBER to clone your disc on a regular basis.
I’m sure you got the 2018 version. It really is an improvement as you don’t have to reboot.
It also clones the hidden partition that your manufacturer puts on the drive that has facilities for repairing problems on your main drive.
Nov 12, 2017 10:37:20 #
I have been using Acronis for 10+ years. I do not clone, but I do backup all my drives. Unless a drive is physically damaged, it has all the features of a clone. Even if a drive is physically damaged, it's simple to purchase a new drive, install and recover the last validated backup to the new drive using Acronis Bootable Media. (I have the file on a flash drive.) I've recovered images more than a few times. And, their tech support is excellent. I chat with them when needed. They will also do a remote session via Team Viewer. I have it installed. Saves time. Mark
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