System clone

In order to shorten the boot time and enhance the performance of computer, a growing number of users choose to transfer the operating system from normal hard disk to SSD/HD. Sometimes, users may also find their disk is running out of space, so they would like to replace the old hard disk with a new SSD/HD. In those cases, there is one thing users need to do: migrating OS to SSD/HD.

1. Click 'Migrate OS to SSD/HD' from the Tools and utilities tab to start the wizard.

2. Select options

• Sector by sector clone - Checking sector by sector clone option will clone the contents sector by sector. To learn more, see Sector by sector clone.
• Use VSS - Checking Use VSS option. VSS is a backup technique which is provided by Microsoft. It allows the program to back up data without interrupting operations in progress. If you don't use VSS, the program will automatically use its built-in technique.

3. Select the target disk.

4. Determine the location and capacity of the target partition after the recovery. If there is some free space adjacent to this partition, you can move it or resize it by simply dragging with your mouse.

• Optimize for SSD - If the destination disk is SSD, check this option will ensure sector alignment in the process.
• Set active - This function can only work for the Primary Partitions in the hard disk with MBR mode partitions. Only one primary partition can be set as active among all the primary partitions in the hard disk. The computer can only boot from the main partition that is set active.

5. Click Proceed to start clone. The clone process will be shown in the window.