If you want to upgrade your hard drive, replace a damaged one, or create a backup of your system, you need a reliable cloning software that can copy all your data and settings. Acronis True Image is one of the best cloning software for Windows and Mac that allows you to create an exact disk image for complete system backup and disk cloning.
In this article, we will show you how to clone your hard drive for free with Acronis True Image. You will learn how to download and install the software, how to create a bootable media, how to clone your disk, and how to restore your system from a clone.
The first step is to download and install Acronis True Image on your computer. You can get a free trial version of the software from TechSpot or from Acronis website . The trial version lets you use all the features of the software for 30 days.
After downloading the installer, run it and follow the instructions on the screen. You will need to enter your email address and create an account to activate the trial version. You will also need to restart your computer after the installation is complete.
The next step is to create a bootable media that you can use to clone your disk or restore your system. A bootable media is a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive that contains Acronis True Image software and can run independently of your operating system. You will need a blank CD, DVD, or USB flash drive with at least 4 GB of space.
To create a bootable media, follow these steps:
Now you are ready to clone your disk. You will need another hard drive or SSD that has enough space to store all the data from your source disk. You can use an internal or external drive, but make sure it is connected to your computer before you start cloning.
To clone your disk, follow these steps:
If you ever need to restore your system from a clone, you can use the same bootable media that you created earlier. You will need to connect the destination disk (the one that contains the clone) to your computer before you start restoring.
To restore your system from a clone, follow these steps: