Disk Cloning 2013
i have tried twice, once starting from windows (automatic) and once starting from acronis bootable cd (manual, as is). acronis chat represenative tried it once from within windows (automatic).
source disk is 1tb seagate drive with windows vista 64 on it, 634gb used space.
destination disk 1tb. each time after clone it shows only 499gb used space.
i consider that a fail.
What data does that missing 100 odd GB represent?
Is this one of the Momentous hybrid drives?
Have you tried a reverse clone, put the new drive into the PC and the old drive in the external caddy?
one file from every other folder. seriously, how is one to know that?
no it is not.
no i have not.
My suggestion for a successful clone: Suggest that you
1. Target disk should be located inside the computer with all unallocated space.
Use the TI "add disk" option to delete any existing partitions on the TARGET disk (be careful to choose the correct disk!) Select to use the MBR option.
2. do the clone when booted from the TI bootable CD or flash drive.
3. Use the clone/manual with the manual "as is" option.
4, First boot after clone is boot only with the new disk attached.
Be reminded of the risk in cloning. Read my signature link below. Risk is greatest (of a user mistake) when the two disks are the the same size or identical in size. You can achieve the same goal by creating a full disk image (all partitions) and then restoring the backup onto the new disk. During a backup restoration, the Source is not attached and not at risk.
You can help to ensure a successful disk creation by checking the source disk for disk errors.
You may want to consider clearing the Windows system restore points on the source computer and then create a new system restore checkpoint.
My suggestion for a successful clone: Suggest that you
1. Target disk should be located inside the computer with all unallocated space.
Use the TI "add disk" option to delete any existing partitions on the TARGET disk (be careful to choose the correct disk!) Select to use the MBR option.2. do the clone when booted from the TI bootable CD or flash drive.
3. Use the clone/manual with the manual "as is" option.
4, First boot after clone is boot only with the new disk attached.
Be reminded of the risk in cloning. Read my signature link below. Risk is greatest (of a user mistake) when the two disks are the the same size or identical in size. You can achieve the same goal by creating a full disk image (all partitions) and then restoring the backup onto the new disk. During a backup restoration, the Source is not attached and not at risk.
You can help to ensure a successful disk creation by checking the source disk for disk errors.
You may want to consider clearing the Windows system restore points on the source computer and then create a new system restore checkpoint.
followed your suggestions for a fourth try at cloning using ATI2013 - over 100gb not coming over - AGAIN
downloaded and created clonezilla iso - same equipment, first try - 2gb difference. where do i get my money back for ATI? wish i could charge for my wasted time as well.
Acronis offers a 30 day money back warranty. Contact Acronis support if interested and you fit the guidelines.
As a volunteer, I am just offering advice which normally helps the user to be successful.
If interested, another option I would have suggested is that you try the clone in the "manual" mode using the "as is" option.
Good luck in whatever you decide.
i understand your a volunteer. not trying to be too snippity. :) i just stated above and quoted your instructions that i tried your suggestions. fail.