clone mode:hd destination partitioned not true
I installed acronis true image 2015 18.0 Build 6615 and when I start clone procedure it tells me that the destination hd has some partitions and it will delete it with all contents.
in reality this hd hasn't partitions and I don't understand why this new acronis version finds this problem.
I always used old acronis version and the same hd and I never had this problem.
In this hd there are others files and I don't want cronis delete them.
any suggestions?
thanks a lot

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I need a clone so if my notebook will have some problem I shall be able to restore it
I think it's a nonsense the clone procedure, so I had to sacrifice an whole hd to a clone? and if I wanted to save a clone of some pc in the same hd?
the old version of acronis hadn't this procedure, I don't undestand why make worse a so good software.
thanks
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Andrea,
An "Entire PC Backup" is a normal large file which can be stored on an external hard drive along with other files and that tib backup file can be used to create an entirely new replaement disk. So you are not forced to use the clone feature in order to have a backup of your system. A majority of users use the Backup and Restore feature to accomplish the same as what you want to accomplish.
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GroverH wrote:Andrea,
An "Entire PC Backup" is a normal large file which can be stored on an external hard drive along with other files and that tib backup file can be used to create an entirely new replaement disk. So you are not forced to use the clone feature in order to have a backup of your system. A majority of users use the Backup and Restore feature to accomplish the same as what you want to accomplish.
That's good. When is it better to use clone mode instead of backup mode?
Thanks a lot
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Thats like which car do you prefer--Mercedes, Cadillac, Jaguar, etc.
I personally cannot foresee when a clone would be better than a backup/restore.
The only real benefit for a clone is that is is quicker or takes less time.
To me, the risk of cloning outweighs any time benefit because of the frequent user mistakes, or occasional hardware issues--either of which can leave the user with a non-working clone and a damaged source disk which leaves the user with no means of recovery.
With a good backup, there is no risk to the source as it is not attached.
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