MJDOBSONS

HARD DRIVE CLONING • BACKUP • DISK IMAGING

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HARD DRIVE CLONE & BACKUP SOFTWARE

HDD • SSD • DISK IMAGING • RESTORE

Clone Drives • Create Images • Backup • Restore

PHYSICAL SOFTWARE CD

MOVE, BACK UP OR DUPLICATE YOUR DRIVE

A useful collection of disk-management tools for hard-drive cloning, disk imaging, backup and restore.
Ideal when replacing an old hard drive, moving from an HDD to an SSD, creating a backup image or duplicating a compatible drive.

HARD DRIVE CLONING

Cloning creates a copy of the contents of one compatible drive onto another drive.
This can be useful when:
Replacing an Older Hard Drive
Upgrading Storage
Moving from HDD to SSD
Duplicating a Working Drive
Preparing a Replacement Drive

HDD TO SSD UPGRADE

The software can be useful when moving compatible data from a traditional mechanical hard drive to a solid-state drive.
A successful clone can reduce the need to manually copy individual files.
Compatibility depends on the source drive, destination drive, partition layout and software used.

DISK IMAGING

A disk image is a stored copy of selected drive or partition data that can be kept for backup and restoration purposes.
Unlike a direct clone, an image is normally stored as a file on another compatible storage device.

BACKUP & RESTORE

Use supported tools to create backup images of compatible drives or partitions.
Where supported, previously created images can later be restored to suitable storage.
Always verify important backups before relying on them.

PC & LAPTOP DRIVE MIGRATION

Useful for many desktop and laptop upgrade projects.
For example:
Old HDD → New HDD
Old HDD → SSD
Smaller Drive → Larger Compatible Drive
Existing Drive → Backup Image
Exact migration options depend on the included software and drive configuration.

IMPORTANT – CLONING CAN ERASE DATA

Disk cloning and restore operations can overwrite the selected DESTINATION DRIVE.
Always identify the SOURCE and DESTINATION drives correctly before starting.
Selecting the wrong destination disk can result in permanent data loss.
Back up important files separately first.

SOURCE DRIVE vs DESTINATION DRIVE

SOURCE DRIVE
The drive containing the data you want to copy.
DESTINATION DRIVE
The drive that will receive the cloned data.
The destination drive may be overwritten during a cloning operation.

DRIVE SIZE MATTERS

Cloning to a larger drive is normally simpler than cloning to a smaller destination.
Cloning to a smaller SSD or HDD may only be possible where the actual used data and partition layout will fit and the chosen software supports resizing.
Do not assume every large drive can automatically be cloned to a smaller drive.

PARTITIONS & DISK LAYOUTS

Modern computers can use different partition and boot arrangements.
These may include:
MBR
GPT
EFI / System Partitions
Recovery Partitions
Multiple Data Partitions
Support varies between cloning applications, drive types and computer configurations.

CLONING WINDOWS

A cloned drive may contain your Windows installation, programs, settings and personal files where the selected cloning method supports the full system layout.
However, a successful data clone does not automatically guarantee that every cloned system will boot on every computer.

BOOTING AFTER A CLONE

Successful startup after cloning can depend on factors including:
BIOS / UEFI Settings
MBR or GPT Layout
EFI System Partitions
Drive Connection
Windows Boot Configuration
Hardware Changes
Additional boot repair or configuration may sometimes be required.

SSD & NVMe DRIVES

Different storage technologies can require different interfaces, adapters and software support.
SATA HDD and SATA SSD cloning is not necessarily the same as NVMe / PCIe drive migration.
Please confirm compatibility before purchasing if an NVMe drive is involved.

EXTERNAL DRIVE CONNECTION

A second drive may need to be connected using a suitable:
USB-to-SATA Adapter
External Drive Enclosure
Docking Station
Internal SATA Connection
No drive adapter, enclosure, hard drive or SSD is included unless specifically stated in the listing.

PHYSICAL CD SUPPLIED

The advertised disk-management and cloning software is supplied on a physical CD.
A compatible optical drive is required to access the disc.

NO CD/DVD DRIVE?

Many newer PCs and laptops do not include a built-in optical drive.
A compatible external USB CD/DVD drive may be required.

BOOTABLE DISC – CHECK BEFORE CLAIMING

Some disk-cloning utilities can run from bootable rescue media, while others run from within an installed operating system.
Only advertise this CD as bootable if the exact current disc supplied has been tested as bootable.
Booting from optical media may also require changes to BIOS / UEFI boot settings.

WINDOWS COMPATIBILITY

The current eBay item specifics list compatibility with:
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8 / 8.1
Windows 10

Windows 11

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS VARY

Different cloning and imaging applications have different requirements.
Do not rely on one very low RAM, processor or storage requirement for every program included.
Requirements depend on the operating system, application version, drive size and task being performed.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

1 x PHYSICAL SOFTWARE CD
Containing the advertised
Hard Drive Cloning / Imaging / Backup Software
No HDD or SSD Included
No USB-to-SATA Adapter Included Unless Specifically Stated
Carefully packaged and dispatched from the UK.

SOFTWARE LICENSING

Individual applications remain subject to their own applicable licence terms.
Where open-source software is supplied, it remains subject to the specific licence applying to that program.
No blanket claim is made that every included application has the same device allowance, update entitlement or support period.
Third-party names and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

IMPORTANT DATA WARNING

Disk cloning, partitioning and image restoration can permanently overwrite data if the wrong drive or partition is selected.
Always maintain a separate backup of important files before making changes.
MJDOBSONS cannot guarantee successful cloning or recovery for every computer, drive or storage configuration.

PLEASE CHECK BEFORE ORDERING

✓ You receive software on a physical CD
✓ No hard drive or SSD is included
✓ Your computer requires a compatible optical drive
✓ Confirm compatibility with your operating system
✓ Check whether your drive is SATA, NVMe or another interface
✓ Destination drives can be overwritten during cloning
✓ Make a separate backup of important data first

NEED HELP?

If you are unsure whether this software is suitable, please contact us through eBay before ordering.
Tell us:
Your Windows version
Your current drive type
Your new drive type
Whether you want to clone, image or restore
We will do our best to help you check suitability.

FAST UK DISPATCH

Physical software CD supplied from the UK.
Your order will be carefully packaged before dispatch.
Please see the eBay postage section for the current delivery service and estimated delivery date.

MJDOBSONS

HARD DRIVE CLONING • BACKUP • DISK IMAGING

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