Quick one : Can I use my source HDD while cloning?


  1. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
       #1

    Quick one : Can I use my source HDD while cloning?


    Hey guys.
    My bro purchased me an additional 1TB hard drive so I am gonna set it up. However, before, I want to backup my current 1TB hard drive to my backup 1TB hard drive through USB using the free version of Acronis. However, the process takes FOREVER (11 hours).

    So, I would like to know if I can use my source HDD (read only) while Acronis clones it through USB to my backup drive? Let's just say that find time quite long if I don't have access to my music. :\

    Later guys.
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Sébastien,

    Sure, you can still use your computer at the same time while it's creating the backup in the background. :)
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  3. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Brink said:
    Hello Sébastien,

    Sure, you can still use your computer at the same time while it's creating the backup in the background. :)
    I meant my 1TB music hard drive, not my system disk, Brink.
    For exemple, I play music in Foobar2000 while Acronis is creating a clone of the hard drive where the music is on through USB.
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  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    Yes, you sure can.
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