Backup vs Clone for my needs
This question has probably been asked before, but I'm not immediately seeing a post that addresses exactly why I'm hoping to use Acronic True Image for.
Background: Windows 10 desktop with Acronis True Image 2020 installed that conducts weekly backups of my HDD to an external HDD. Getting ready to update to a new tower, a lot faster with more bells and whistles, but same size HDD as my old computer. My current desktop has a ton of purchased and installed programs, utilities, and apps, that I absolutely don't want to lose access to or have to purchase again. So the main question is, what is the most appropriate Acronis tool to use for this, "backup" or "clone?" I want the new computer to boot up exactly like the current one, with all the programs and desktop all in the exact same place. Like nothing has changed except I'm now running a faster and newer desktop. I'm hoping that's possible, but I figured I needed to ask.


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Bummer, but I should have guessed that would be a problem. I have hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars of installed programs on my old computer that I've accumulated over the last few years. Having to buy those all over again is going to be painful. At least saving all my personal files won't be a problem. Thank you for the advice!
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Dom, there are application that claim to be able to do what you want to do; I think one is from LapLink. I have never tried to use them. My recollection is that they will not work with all programs.
This is the reason why I keep detailed records of all programs/applications that I have purchased, including serial numbers, activation codes and the machines on which they are installed. I also keep copies of the installation files and any update files.
Ian
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