DriveClone is an user-friendly and robust hard disk/SSD cloning and data migration software. DriveClone clones all contents, including data, files, applications, facebook favorites, Windows, and paritition settings.
You can store the cloned disk in a safety box as a perfect backup, or use it to boot on your system and use your applications as if you were using your original hard drive.
"Expert for PC, Disk, SSD Cloning & Migration"
"DriveClone migrates and clones eveything on your hard disk. The migration process is in Windows, no reboot required. DriveClone allows you to keep using PC during the data migration process. "
DriveClone will increase SSD life-time expectancy and performance (up to 20%) with its exclusive Perfect Defrag and Smart Cloning features. unique
DriveClone has been well tested on all of top SSD products, such as Intel SSD, WDC SSD, Seagate SSD, Samsung SSD, Kingston SSD, Sandisk SSD, Toshiba SSD, OCZ SSD, and Lenovo SSD. If you have problems with Intel Migration Software, Acronis Data Migration Software, TrueImage HD, any other cloning kits and migration software; please try DriveClone data migration software. DriveClone guarantees to work with all SSD/HDD migrations. With peace of mind, DriveClone simply works and will save you time.
DriveClone performs its defragmentation on-the-fly during the data migration, which allows the new drive to be compacted and function as efficiently as possible. DriveClone excludes unnecessary files from cloning, such as Windows and browser temp files; On average, it saves between 10GB-70GB drive space and cloning time. Smart cloning is especially important for SSD migration where disk space is essential.
Note: If you want to migrate and clone PC system from out-side of Windows without installation of any software. TotalRecovery Tools will be the one for you. All DriveClone disk cloning and data migration features are included in TotalRecovery Tools USB. (Except MirrorDrive and P2V virtualization features) more info
"Best free home edition cloning software"
User friendly, works with WIN 8.1, some claim to - but don't. Having updated from WIN 8 to 8.1, my factory settings were no longer a suitable backup, my cloned image holds my new OS and all my programs ready to go. - fulmar1
Again, thanks for making a truly remarkable product.
I easily cloned my failing HDD onto a NEW Samsung 500-gb SDD in less than an hour. The transfer was seamless and the laptop booted up quickly (35 seconds from a cold start) and everything works perfectly. And I didn't have to play games with Dell over their so-called proprietary CMOS and BIOS settings. I thought enough of your software to use it INSTEAD of the Magician cloning software that came with the Samsung SDD... Again, thanks for making a truly remarkable product. - apnewsman
"successfully clones a GPT HDD to a smaller SSD"
I bought a Samsung SSD and tried to use Samsung cloning tools. But, it didn't work. However, I changed to use an Intel SSD and still get the negative result. I have tried DriveClone to clone a GPT HDD to a smaller SSD without any problems. - Brooks
Acronis, Paragon etc could not do it as the new drive could not boot up.
Your software was the only one that successfully made a clone of my gpt Windows 8 systemSSD drive on another SSD of the same model. Acronis, Paragon etc could not do it as the new drive could not boot up. - Alex, Jun, 2014
Thanks for making an excellent and time-saving product.
My Dell XPS 1645 laptop failed to recognize a new SSD (512gb) after it reinstalled Windows 7 from scratch, insisting it needed a hard drive key to unlock it. Dell will not provide the key, unless you pay them some ridiculous fee. Copied the drive on my Dell laptop using DriveClone. Everything transferred perfectly!
I'm very impressed. It worked.
I have a Sony laptop and have been reading it is almost impossible to clone the included drive and have it work properly. I need to get the slow SATA drive out and a new SSD drive in. I'm praying your product will work.
The next day: "I just completed it and I have to say I'm very impressed with the product. It worked. I'll keep the old drive as a backup. I will definitely recommend your product and use it in my business - Rick"
DriveImage takes far longer to clone a big disk then DriveClone
I just used DriveClone to clone a 2TB disk to a 3TB disk. It went smoothly, howerver it took over 14 hours to clone 3 partitions with 1.2TB of data all three partitions combined. So I tried another tool, DriveImage but takes far longer to clone a big disk then DriveClone. - William
Intel migrate did not work. Your clone worked perfectly.
I tried Intel migrate, did not work, the computer would not start up AOMIE, did not work, the computer would not start up and some others that I can not remember. All seemed to have problems with UEFI. I was to clone a hard drive to an Intel SSD. Your clone worked perfectly. - Nisse
It Works! Imagine my joy in finding my cloned disk actually worked this time, thank you so much
I would like to add my thanks to your reviews for your software that lives up to expectations. I bought my machine with WIN8 installed, and found only basic recovery features included, that only allow recovery of factory state. Having upgraded to WIN8.1 I had no recovery feature to fall back on. There are several online videos describing recovery methods, I have tried a few without success. Turning to drive cloning, I tried two others before discovering DriveClone 10. Your version for home users was just what I needed, I must admit having had a string of failures, I was beginning to lose hope of having a backup drive to fall back on, imagine my joy in finding my cloned disk actually worked this time, thank you so much. John Horsfield.
great! thx for great product!
hi, I tested a few other proudcts and all failed. Intel migrate and Acronis TrueImage HD all without luck. Downloaded test version DriveClone 10, cloned laptop drive C SSD 128G, installed cloned ssd and the first time ever succeeded, great! thx for great product! Karl.
Clone Intel 160 GB SSD to Samsung 840 EVO 500 GB SSD! It works.
I have a Lenovo T420S with Intel 160 GB SSD. I tried to clone my Laptop SSD to the Samsung 840 EVO 500 GB SSD using the Samsung Migration software. However, I got the message "The boot configuration Data for your PC is missing or contain error." Samsung support confirmed that presently their migration software cannot clone Windows 8.1." Your driveclone software works. I have sucessfully migrated to 500 GB SSD. - Greg.
You can store the cloned drive in a safety box as a perfect archive backup or use it to boot on a computer immediately. The cloned drive is logically identical to original drive even they can be in different sizes. With 20-year experience, DriveClone works for you guaranteed!
"DriveClone Smart Cloning excludes unnecessary files from cloning, such as Windows and browser temp files; It saves 10GB-70GB drive space and cloning time."
DriveClone uses the most advanced volume cloning technologies. Unlike sector-by-sector cloning method, volume cloning method is much more secure, stable, and safe. With volume cloning technology, DriveClone is able to clone Windows, software and hardware RAID systems, 2TB/3TB hard drive, GPT & UEFI systems and is able to migrate systems to solid state drive in merely 3 clicks. DriveClone also maintains cloned disk in Universal Cloning Format. Universal Cloning format enables booting on different computer systems.
Note: DriveClone uses Volume Cloning on default, and you can configure DriveClone to use "sector by sector" cloning"
DriveClone makes an exact copy of disk drives, including all types and all sizes of hard drives, solid state drives(SSD), hybrid drives, RAID drives, and UEFI systems . DriveClone will resize partitions automatically when clone to different size drive. The cloned drive is immediately bootable.
Mirror drive is incorporated with incremental cloning and historic files' versions backup features. The mirrored drive will be automatically updated when the source drive is modified, and any file changes, old, and new data are added into the archives. This allows users to go through their mirrored drive for any old or new data and retrieve any files without restoration process. Mirror drive is immediately bootable and can be used to boot on the system or a dissimilar computer for Zero-time disaster recovery. The instant recovery prevents system down-time and ensures business continuity. .
DriveClone supports SSD (of any size*) to hard disk (of any size*) cloning. In addition, DriveClone is able to clone a hard disk to a RAID (0, 1, or 5), or vice versa.
DriveClone*: Theoretical limitation of a disk size for MBR (BIOS) is 2TB, for GPT(UEFI) is 9.4 ZB (9.4 zettabytes, or 9.4 billion terabytes, or 9.4 * 1024 TB).
DriveClone allows you to make a mirror copy of your drive (Mirror Drive) with incremental cloning & file version backup. Incremental Cloning will only copy those files that have been changed since last cloning. Thus it reduces the cloning time dramatically from hours (depending on data size) to minutes.
Due to the complexities of the new hard drive partitions, layouts, hardware connections and Windows operating systems evolutions. Cloning a hard disk has become more sophisticated. We simplify the process and make it easy for you.
DriveClone is able to clones/converts a computer system to a VMware or Hyper-v virtual image file directly. The virtual image file can be loaded and played directly in VMware and Hyper-v. This feature makes a computer virtualization simple and easy.
DriveClone will defrag all files in memory before writing to the destination disk, improving cloned disk drive's performance 20%.
Mirror Drive
Zero time disaster recovery. Incremental cloning, and comprehensive file version backup (save up to 99 file versions).
Migrate Drive Made Easy
Upgrading to a new drive or SSD, and replacing a failed drive has never been easier.
Ultimate Cloning Solution
Clone any size & any type of drive, clone Windows & servers, and clone UEFI/GPT/RAID computers.
Smart Cloning
Perfect defrag, Remove Windows redundant files, Universal cloning, and exclude file cloning .
Comparison Chart |
FarStone DriveClone Migration |
Acronis/Intel Migration Software |
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Migration Process in OS |
Windows |
Pre-OS (Linux/DOS) |
FarStone has better compatibility (Windows) vs Acronis (DOS/Linux) |
Product Download Size |
21MB |
205MB |
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Migrate SSD |
Yes | Yes | |
Smart Cloning |
Yes | DriveClone excludes unnecessary files from cloning, such as Windows and browser temp files; It saves 10GB-70GB drive space and cloning time |
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Allow user to use PC during migration process |
Yes | DriveClone allows user to keep working during migration process |
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Defrag data before migrating to SSD |
Yes | DriveClone completely defrags files in memory before writing to SSD. SSD will have better performance and longer life when data is defragged |
(Step by step with photos and screenshots)
* USB-to-SATA connector can be purchased from Fry's, New Egg, Tiger Direct for less than $20
Multilingual: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese-Trad, Chinese-Sim, Korean, Hungarian, Sweden, Hebrew, and German
For desktop and laptop (multilingual)
For Win 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP.
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Buy DriveClone - 1 license $69.95 $49.95 |
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Home (5 licenses)Best Value $249.75 $99.90(save$149.85) |
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For Windows Servers 2003/2008/2012 (multilingual)
For Win Server 2003/2008/2012.
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DriveClone Sever 1 license $199.00 $149.95(save $50) |
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Download this FREE version for home use
Supports: Win 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP.
Note: FREE (Non Commercial) version is free for home use only. Please puchase licenses for business use. This free version will display an upgrade message upon system boot-up. Even if you choose not upgrade (ignore the upgrade message), you will still have the full functions of DriveClone Free. Thank you for your support.
"Highly recommended program that will solve all your cloning tasks. FarStone definitely flags this software area as its own territory"
"claims DriveClone works better and is easy to use"
Powerful Utility to Clone Drive or Partition
"I'm pretty satisfied with the overall results and how speedily it completes the whole operation. You can clone drive or partition of 2 TB or more in capacity within a matter of time. Jul 2013, Techie-World" More"
"Very fast, runs as is expected, really easy to use (intuitive), so we recommend this tool as a must-have."
"... one of the easiest-to-use hard drive imaging and backup - CRN "
FAQ
Q: Windows Server 2012 (Standard) domain controller will not boot with the cloned disk, after restore or power outage (STOP: 0xc00002e2)
A:Please follow below steps to fix it:
1. Start the server in Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) - (F8).
2. Search log files (edb*.log) that the size are not zero byte. Log files might be found under the SYSVOL Folder (such as C:\WINDOWS\SYSVOL\domain) or root folder of the log drive (C:\).
3. Move the log files into the original log folder (In the above example, move log files from E:\WINDOWS\SYSVOL\domain or E:\ to E:\WINDOWS\NTDS\).
4. Reboot the system again.
Q: Where to download FarStone DriveClone Data Migration FREE edition?
A: Goto http://www.farstone.com/software/Drive-Clone.php, click on the 3rd "download" button on the right side of the web page. The free version is for home use only. Business should purchase valid licenses.
Q: What happens if I choose not upgrade from DriveClone Free?
A: It will not affect any features or functions offered by DriveClone Free. DriveClone Free is only for home users. Business has to purchase licenses.
Q: Cloning Server 2008 from a 250GB to a 2TB drive. Using your 14 day trial. Please let me know what to expect with my data after the 14 days.
A: The cloned drive (2TB) will run as normal even after 14-day trial. Except DriveClone will display a purchase message when the system boots up. You can enter the serial number anytime.
Q: Should I do anything, such as change BIOS settings, for my cloned disk to boot?
A: No, just relax. DriveClone automatically configures everything required for a cloned disk to boot on a computer.
Q: What differences between "Clone Drive" and "Mirror Drive" features?
A: "Clone Drive" copies the contents of entire disk drive or partition to another disk/partition. "Mirror Drive" will only copy the changed data from the previous cloning or mirroring. If the drive has not been cloned before, "Mirror Drive" will do exactly the same function as "Clone Drive".
Q: Can you create completely and exactly the same disk/partition by using sector-by-sector cloning method?
A: If you check "sector-by-sector" option, DriveClone will clone your hard drive using sector by sector method instead of its intelligent cloning method. You'll get a cloned disk with completely the same disk/partition structure as original disk. We don't recommend using this option. Because it doesn't automatically adjust partitions sizes. For example, if you clone a 500GB hard disk to a 1TB hard disk with "sector-by-sector" method. The cloned (1TB) hard drive will be partitioned as 500MB, and there will be a 500MB unallocated space left on the hard drive.
Q: What happens after cloning a Windows PC with 500MB hard disk (with only C: partition) to a 2TB disk using DriveClone?
A: DriveClone intelligent cloning will clone all partitions, including Windows hidden boot partitions and hidden PC recovery partitions, to the 2TB disk with automatically partition sizes adjustment. The cloned 2TB disk will be bootable and with a 2TB (minus the spaces used for hidden partitions) C: partition
Q: Is Mirror Drive the same as RAID 1?
A: RAID 1 keeps two hard drives the same at any time. Mirror Drive will make the two hard drives the same when you finish Mirroring process. Mirror Drive also keeps up to 99 previous file versions on the disk, so you can restore to any of the versions any time you want.
Q: Can I use Mirror Drive to boot on a PC system?
A: Yes, Mirror Drive is an exactly same duplication of your hard drive. You can use it any time on your original computer or on a similar computer.
Q: Can I make a SSD-to-HDD clone or HDD-to-SSD migration?
A: Yes, the cloned disk will be bootable if your original disk is bootable.
Q: My PC has 2 partitions C: for Windows and D: for my data. I want to upgrade my C: to a 128GB Intel SSD. Can I just clone C: to the SSD and use the SSD to boot my PC?
A: Yes, with DriveClone, you can choose just cloning partition C: instead of whole disk. The cloned SSD will be bootable.
Q: I want to clone/migrate SSD and hard disk, but don't want to install any software on my computer. Is there a solution for it?
A: Yes, TotalRecovery Tools will be the one for you. All DriveClone disk cloning and data migration features are included in TotalRecovery Tools USB. (Except MirrorDrive and P2V virtualization features) more info
Q: Does DriveClone data migration software support and compatible with SecureBoot?
A: Yes, DriveClone runs in Windows for the entire data migration process. It requires no reboot, and eliminating the issues with SecureBOOT and UEFI boot problems.
Q: Can I use my computer when DriveClone is migrating my SSD?
A: Yes, DriveClone allows you to keep using computers while migrating to a SSD or a new hard disk.
Q: What kinds of hard drives can I use?
A: DriveClone supports all brands hard disks and SSDs, 3.5" and 2.5". Such as Western Digital, Seagate, and Samsung; SATA, ATA, eSATA and RAID 0/1/5/6/10; all sizes 250GB/1TB/2TB/4TB/6TB and bigger. Please make sure the new hard drive is supported by your system, such as matching the connection interface.
Q: Does this work via USB or do I need to install the other hard disk as a second hard disk to use your software?
A: DriveClone supports both ways. Please refer to the photos of both connection ways at the bottom (Screenshots) of DriveClone web page
Q: My hard disk C: is failing (I guess) and I need to clone it to a new hard drive. What kinds of hard drives can I use?
A: You can use DriveClone or TotalRecovery Tools USB. Make sure your PC supports the new hard drive. Such as sizes and connection types; 3.5"/2.5", SATA/ATA/eSATA. DriveClone supports all sizes and types of HDD and SSD.
Q: I understand Incremental cloning. But what is Defrag Cloning and Universal Cloning?
A: If you take your hard disk and put it on another machine, it won't work. Universal cloning resolves this issue and allows the cloned drive to boot on other computers.
Defrag cloning will make your cloned drive in a perfect no defragmentation state. A defragged disk will run 20% faster than normal disk.
Q: Hi, my question is. I have RAID 0 using Intel Rapid Storage (1TB), and I want to migrate it to Samsung 840 EVO 1T SSD. I will delete Raid 0 after then.
A: Yes, use DriveClone. DriveClone supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. DriveClone can migrate a RAID to single SSD or HD drive in a just a few clicks.
Q: Can I/How do I use your software to save an image of a hard drive on an external drive without wiping out all my other files on the external drive?
A: To make a backup image of a hard drive or SSD, Please download FarStone Total Backup Recovery.
Q: I used your latest version. After it completed I plugged in computer and it showed - "The copy of Windows is not genuine"
A: The is normal. Your drive has been successfully cloned with DriveClone. When you boot on the cloned drive, Microsoft Windows detects a varieties of things including hard drive unique serial number. The message showed because the cloned drive has not been registered on Microsoft. To eliminate it, you will need to register with Microsoft online.
Q: Copy a bigger drive to smaller SSD? Can I use driveclone to migrate my Western Digital hard drive to an Intel SSD? My hard drive is 500GB (about 100GB data with 2 partitions C and D), Intel SSD is 256GB. I am using Windows 8.1
A: Yes, DriveClone will be able to migrate your 500GB (with 100GB data and Windows on it) to 256GB SSD. The SSD will be proportionally auto-partitioned according to C: D: sizes.
Q: Does DriveClone work with Small business Server 2012 ? I want to upgrade the operating system drive to a much larger SSD drive with the minimum of fuss !
A: Yes, you will need to download DriveClone Server edition.
Q: When I clone a disc I will get all the files, wrong or not?
A: The cloned drive will run exactly as the original one. DriveClone Smart Cloning intelligently excludes temp files and swapping files from cloning. The cloned drive is logically identical to original drive except it is smaller (20MB~50MB smaller) and well defragged (run 20% faster)
Q: Can clone a Raid 0 array to a single drive. I want to replace 2 340gb sata drives in raid0 array to a single 1 Tb sata drive
A: Yes, DriveClone can do it in one click.
Q: When I install the trial, the software is asking for serial Number: where can I find this serial number?
A: You can ignore it and please press next to install your trial.
Q: Will DriveClone clone OEM RECOVERY partition?
A: Yes, DriveClone is the only disk cloning software retain your OEM hot-key Factory Recovery feature. Other cloning software destroy it and you won't be able to use OEM recovery feature to restore to manufacturer default settings any more.
Q: My disk is Microsoft BitLocker encrypted, can DriveClone clone it?
A: Yes, DriveClone can clone BitLocker encrytion drive to another hard disk or SSD. You will need to turn on BitLocker when you use the cloned drive or SSD to boot up on a system.
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