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

[Lebon14]

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.

 

[Brink]

Hello Sébastien,

Sure, you can still use your computer at the same time while it's creating the backup in the background.

 

[Lebon14]

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.

 

[Brink]

Yes, you sure can.