Hi,
I have a Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 1TB Ext Hard Drive. What would be the easiest, cost effective, ( freeware utility? ) to clone the drive?
Cheers.
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How To Clone A HD?
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Pollys13a
, Feb 19 2024 04:45 PM
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Posted 19 February 2024 - 04:54 PM
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Posted 19 February 2024 - 05:17 PM
Rather than cloning, I suggest using a 3d-party reliable backup program to make routine backups...such can be restored to any drive whenever you like.
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Posted 19 February 2024 - 10:42 PM
What is your reason for wanting to clone an external drive? Cloning is usually for transferring an operating system to a new main drive. Are you looking for backups?
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Posted 20 February 2024 - 01:30 PM
I just remembered I have an older version of the Ashampoo Backup Pro on my desktop, that I don't use very often. Have Pro 12 latest is Pro 25, so will use 12 to back up the drive contents.
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