When we are having problems with our Windows PC or laptop, resetting is a good solution. Nevertheless, resetting a computer will delete all personal files and apps on Windows partition, so please make a backup or transfer needed ones out in advance. Well then, how to fast transfer important files out before a factor reset especially when there are lots of files saved?
Most users choose to copy and paste files one by one since they do not have a better idea. Actually, this is a time-wasting method if users have dozens of GB files to transfer. At this time, the best solution is to clone the partition Windows is located. Of course, if users do not want to reserve Windows files saved in the cloned partition, delete them completely. But how to image partition to fast transfer important files out before factory reset? A piece of drive clone software is needed.
If you are using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, try using MiniTool Partition Wizard Free. However, if you are a server user, you may need to purchase server edition, which is much cheaper than similar programs. Next, we will show users detailed steps.
How to Fast Transfer Important Files out before Factory Reset
Firstly, run this free drive clone software to get the starting interface and choose “Launch Application” module to enter the main window:
Then, select the partition installing Windows and choose “Copy Partition” feature from the left action panel to get the interface below:
Then, choose an unallocated space on the same disk or another disk to save the copy of the Windows partition (if there is no such space, please shrink a large partition or delete a useless partition to create one) and click “Next>”.
Next, change the size and location for the newly created partition and click “Finish” to go back to the main interface.
Now we can see the source partition has been cloned, and all files are contained. Nevertheless, the cloned partition does not have a drive letter, which shows it will be invisible in Windows Explorer, so please appoint it with a drive letter via the function “Change Drive Letter”. At last, please click “Apply” button to perform all changes.
Note: since the source partition installs Windows which is running, MiniTool Partition Wizard Free will ask users to restart computer, and they only need to do as told. After that, all changes will be made in boot mode, which brings no damage to data. Once the computer reboots successfully, we can say to fast transfer important files out is finished before factory reset.
If your laptop or PC isn’t running well, make a backup for important files saved in Windows partition and then reset it. And the free drive clone software MiniTool Partition Wizard Free helps create such a backup with ease.