Considering data security and faster data recovery, most users choose to create an image for all their important files. Nevertheless, how to make such an image? Copying and pasting files one by one? That is undoubtedly the most stupid method when there are lots of files to copy, because it is time-wasting and filled with danger. And users had better turn to a third party cloning tool. Here, fast data clone software MiniTool Drive Copy is recommended since it can backup important files quickly, safely and completely.
Instead of copying files one by one, MiniTool Drive Copy images the entire hard disk or partition directly to another (all information will be included), which saves lots of time. Furthermore, the fast data clone software provides data protecting solutions all the time, which can avoid data loss and data damage. More importantly, all copies can be used like the source files.
Some users may think such an excellent program would be much expensive, but it is in fact a piece of freeware. And Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and the future Windows 10 users can free download it to backup their files. For detailed steps, see the following example.
How to Backup Important Files with MiniTool Drive Copy
Firstly, launch the fast data clone software to get its main interface:
Here 2 functional modules are shown clearly, containing “Disk to Disk” for disk clone and “Partition to Partition” for partition image. Please choose the most suitable one according to actual demands. Here, we take copying partition for example. Select the correct module and we can see the following interface:
In the interface above please select the partition which needs copying and click “Next>”. Then, choose the partition that will save the copy of the selected partition and click “Next>”.
Next, specify the new size (change the length of the handle) and location (change the location of the handle) for the selected partition or newly created partition and click “Finish”.
At last, click “Yes” to start copying partition. After that, to clone files is completed.
If users also want to backup their important files quickly and safely, turn to the fast data clone software MiniTool Drive Copy. It would be a good choice.