[Get it now!] Ultra-fast Disk Cloning/Copy Software

Linda updated on Sep 14, 2021 to Disk/Partition Clone | User Guide

Copies large files very slowly

"I recently used a 7-year-old version of Clonezilla to clone my 2TB hard drive to a larger 4TB one. The process took forever and didn't work!!! I guess I need faster software to help me with this."

Why clone a hard drive?

Nowadays, most Windows users have the need to clone a hard drive to another one. The reasons vary, like cloning a hard drive to a larger one due to insufficient disk space, cloning to SSD for faster speed, or cloning in Windows 7/8/10 for data backup. Whatever the reason is, it's a fact that disk cloning has become a common requirement.

However, cloning a large hard drive can take a long time with simple copy and paste operations. Obviously, cloning has the upper hand here, but why is that? To understand this, we need to know the difference between copying and cloning.

The difference between "Copy" and "Clone"

What you might be referring to is the difference between shallow copy and deep copy. A shallow copy only replicates the top-level object, whereas a deep copy duplicates the object and all of its child objects. In C++, "cloning" is often the idiomatic approach for deep copying polymorphic class objects.

A clone not only ensures that the files are the same, but also that they are in the same physical location on the source disk. In some cases, files need to be in a specific location to work properly. If they are moved, they will not function. As such, cloning is generally a safer way to copy data.

How to Clone a Hard Drive Quickly

Here we offer you the fastest way to clone your hard drive – by using a disk cloning software – the Disk Copy tool. It's a simple yet secure disk duplication/clone utility that helps you transfer data and upgrade your HDD at an ultra-fast speed. But before you proceed with cloning, there are some preparations you need to make.

• Decide where you want to clone your hard drive to. The Disk Copy tool will let you clone your hard drive to a larger one, clone to an SSD, or clone to another external hard drive.
• Download and install the Disk Copy utility on your computer. We'll use it here as an example of how to clone a hard drive to another hard drive with this type of software.
• Purchase a license to activate it ahead of time to make sure the process goes smoothly on your computer.

Video Tutorial: How to Clone a Hard Drive with Disk Cloning Software

For a visual guide, watch and follow along with this video to clone your hard drive to a larger HDD or SSD quickly:

Steps to Use a Super Fast Disk Cloning Software: 1. **选择合适的软件**: 首先，你需要选择一个可靠的、支持快速克隆功能的磁盘克隆软件。例如，Acronis True Image, Clonezilla, or Macrium Reflect等。 2. **下载和安装**: 访问软件的官方网站，下载最新版本的软件，并按照提示进行安装。确保你的系统满足软件的最低系统要求。 3. **创建启动媒体**: 有些软件可能需要你创建一个启动USB或DVD，以便在操作系统之外运行克隆过程。按照软件指南创建启动媒体。 4. **启动电脑**: 将创建的启动媒体插入电脑，重新启动电脑，并进入BIOS或UEFI设置，将启动顺序改为从USB或DVD启动。 5. **启动克隆软件**: 电脑会从启动媒体启动，加载克隆软件。根据屏幕指示，选择相应的语言和操作模式。 6. **选择源磁盘**: 在软件界面中，选择你想要克隆的源磁盘。这通常是你的系统盘或者包含重要数据的磁盘。 7. **选择目标磁盘**: 选择你要复制到的目标磁盘。注意，目标磁盘的容量应大于或等于源磁盘的容量。如果目标磁盘为空，软件通常会自动清空它。 8. **开始克隆**: 确认所有设置无误后，点击“克隆”或“开始”按钮。克隆过程可能会花费一些时间，具体取决于源磁盘的大小和速度。 9. **监控进度**: 克隆过程中，软件通常会显示进度条和预计剩余时间。在此期间，不要断开电源或进行其他可能导致数据丢失的操作。 10. **验证克隆**: 克隆完成后，你可以通过启动目标磁盘来验证克隆是否成功。如果一切正常，你现在就有了源磁盘的一个完整副本。 请注意，不同的软件可能会有一些特定的步骤或选项，因此最好参考具体软件的用户手册或在线帮助。

Step 1: Download, install, and run a disk cloning tool on your computer.

Click “Disk Mode,” then select the hard drive you want to copy or clone. Click “Next” to continue.

Step 2: Select the target disk.

Note: If you are cloning or copying the source disk, the target disk should be at least as large as the source disk, or larger.

If the software prompts you to erase data from the target disk, click “OK.”

Step 4: Check and edit the disk layout.

If the target disk is an SSD, remember to check the box next to “Target drive is SSD.”

Step 5: Click “Proceed” to begin the disk cloning process.