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10 August 2023  John Weaver  Senior Program Developer
 

Summary
Learn how to copy/clone partitions in Windows 10 using reliable software. Find out which tools to use for hassle-free partition cloning.



Table of contents

table iconI. About cloning partition
table iconII. What are the practical partition cloning software?
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I. About cloning partition

Cloning a partition is different from a simple “copy and paste” operation. Copying and pasting is generally used to manually move some files and change the storage location of the file, while cloning a partition is the process of moving the entire partition data (including file system information and various files, applications, etc.) to another new partition or hard disk, and can create a partition that is exactly the same as the original partition.
When the original hard disk has some failures, the data of each partition in the hard disk will also face the risk of loss. At this time, in addition to regularly backing up the hard disk data, you can also use the cloning software to directly clone the hard disk partitions that need to be preserved to other new hard disks.
After understanding the concept of cloning partitions, the editor will recommend several practical partition cloning tools to you.

II. What are the practical partition cloning software?

1. Renee Becca

Renee Becca It is a tool specially used for system/hard disk data backup and restoration. It can help you back up and restore important data in your computer, such as programs, system configuration, emails, photos, videos, documents, bookmarks, etc. In addition, you can also use it to clone disk and system data. The software provides three cloning methods, including hard disk cloning/cloning system hard disk; partition cloning and system migration. You can choose the most suitable cloning method according to your different needs.
Renee Becca - Reliable Data Backup & Restore Software

Quick Backup files at up to 3,000MB/min.

Fullfill different backup needs Supports system backup, disk / partition backup, file backup and disk clone.

Intelligent Automatically analyze the differences between source and backup data.

Convenient Support VSS, allowing to freely view webpages when backing up system.

Highly compatible Supports various files and storage devices.

Quick Backup files at up to 3,000MB/min.

Fullfill different backup needs Backup for disk, partition and system. Save disk space by backing up incremental /differential data.

Highly compatible Supports various files and storage devices.

Free TrialFree Trial 2000 users have downloaded and enjoy Renee Becca!
advantage:
  • It has three cloning functions to meet various cloning needs.
  • The system can be directly migrated to a new hard drive, retaining the original system data.
  • You can set the partition size of the new hard disk before cloning the hard disk.
  • Support only cloning the used space of the hard disk, and support cloning HDD to SSD.

shortcoming: Only supports Windows system

How to perform partition cloning with Renee Becca?
Partition cloning with Renee Becca is very simple, the specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Download, install and run Renee Becca, select the (Partition Clone) option in the main interface (Clone) column.
Partition clone function
Clone function description:
Hard Disk Clone/Clone System Hard Disk: Creates an exact copy of the selected disk. It supports moving the partition boundary with the mouse to adjust the partition size, and cloning the system disk so that the cloned hard disk can be started.
Partition clone: Creates an exact copy of the selected partition.
System Migration: Support to migrate the system to another hard disk.

Step 2: Next, select (source) and (destination location) in the pop-up “Partition Clone” window, respectively select the original disk partition to be cloned and the destination location to save the partition content.
Set Partition Clone Parameters
In addition, click (Options) to confirm whether to check the (ignore damaged sectors) option (usually checked by default), after checking, you can directly skip the damaged sectors during the cloning process, so that the cloning process can be completed smoothly. After the setting is complete, click the (Clone) button to execute the command to clone the partition, which is very convenient.
Option to ignore corrupted sectors for cloning

2. AOMEI Backupper

AOMEI Backupper is a data cloning software with an intuitive UI design. It not only has the functions of partition cloning and system cloning; it also has practical functions such as file backup, system backup, disk backup and partition backup. It should be noted that the free version does not have the function of system cloning. If you want to use this software to clone the system, you need to pay for the official version. In addition, the official version also has functions such as real-time data synchronization, mirror synchronization, encrypted backup, etc., with comprehensive functions.
AOMEI Backupper software operation interface
advantage:
  • Provides backup and cloning functions.
  • It has the function of encrypting backup data.

shortcoming: The operation is not stable enough, and it is easy to cause the device to crash when using the system restore and partition restore functions.

3. MiniTool Partition Wizard

MiniTool Partition Wizard is a powerful partition cloning software. It not only has a powerful partition cloning function, but also can perform various management operations such as formatting, deleting, moving, resizing, splitting, and merging disk partitions. The operating systems it supports include Windows 10/ 8/ 7/ Vista and XP systems. What needs to be mentioned is that its free version only supports cloning non-system disks. If you want to clone the disk where the operating system is located, you need to pay for the official version.
MiniTool Partition Wizard software operation interface
advantage: Possess powerful disk management functions.

shortcoming: Partitioning of mobile hard disks is not supported.

4. Macrium Reflect

Macrium Reflect is a very popular partition cloning tool, which is available for personal (free version) as well as commercial/enterprise use. In addition to the partition cloning function, this software also provides home users with a free version of disk image and free backup functions. As a paid software, it provides users with a 30-day trial version, and you can try all the excellent functions available in the commercial version. In addition, you can restore the system with the help of its free version, backup or create a live image of the operating system, or use the security features of backup encryption and so on after paying.
Macrium Reflect software user interface
advantage:
  • It also has data backup and cloning functions.
  • With backup encryption function.
  • A 30-day free trial is available.

shortcoming: The operation is difficult, which is not conducive to novice users.