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Galileo126

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3. Yes, the remaining space is 100% usable

Sun Nov 12, 2017, 02:06 PM

Nov 2017

But, first format the 1Tb drive before backing up the smaller drive. I format as "NTFS" file system on my primary, so I format my secondary as "NTFS" also. (Assuming a Windows OS)

The thing about cloning a primary to a secondary, is that whatever "new" files you have on the secondary get wiped out, since your are doing a byte-for-byte clone of the primary. Any new files should be on the primary first. The secondary gets "re-painted" during cloning.

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What's the best way to back up a Win 8 Pro partition ? (not usually a Windows user) [View all] eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 OP

If you want to clone a HD... Galileo126 Nov 2017 #1

That sounds good, thanks for the link. lpbk2713 Nov 2017 #2

Yes, the remaining space is 100% usable Galileo126 Nov 2017 #3

Thanks. Sounds like a nice utility to have in any case. nt eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #6

Skip it Egnever Nov 2017 #4

OK, thanks. As I said, this is just in case ... and it has to be cheap--free. eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #5

Well another issue is you don't have the actual license key Egnever Nov 2017 #7

Macrium reflect gvstn Nov 2017 #8

Thanks for taking the trouble to add such useful details ! I'll give it a try. nt eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #9

I haven't used the program in about a year so my memory is not very clear. gvstn Nov 2017 #10