Transfer encrypted partition to another drive

In order to prevent our important data from being seen by unauthorized eyes, we may encrypt certain hard disk or hard disk drive. To do such a kind of encryption, we can either make use of professional encrypting programs or employ Windows built-in feature BitLocker. Once the drive is encrypted, nobody can access files saved in the drive if they do not know the password. However, though this is a good way to protect valuable data, users may meet the situation where it is impossible to make a backup for the encrypted drive or transfer the encrypted partition to another drive. Considering this situation, we will give a good solution in this post.

On the internet, there is drive clone software which can help copy one partition or disk to another even if it is encrypted. However, if you have difficulties in finding an excellent program, try using MiniTool Partition Wizard, which is a freeware for users who are running Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Windows 8/8.1. For server users, they need to purchase the server edition.

Steps to Transfer Encrypted Partition to Another Drive

In my test, I’m going to transfer partition G which is encrypted via BitLocker:

Firstly, we need to launch the drive clone software MiniTool Partition Wizard to get its main interface:

Now we can see used space of partition G becomes 32GB and the file system becomes other since it is encrypted. At this time, please select the partition G and click “Copy Partition” feature from the left side.

Then, select a disk and mark a position to save content of the encrypted partition and click “Next>”. Here, we clone the partition to Disk 3.

Here we can do nothing but click “Finish” button to continue, because the partition we are operating is an encrypted partition.

Now we can see partition G has been cloned to disk 3 from disk 2. At this time, please click “Apply” button and MiniTool Partition Wizard will perform changes automatically.

Therefore, when you want to clone a hard drive or partition no matter it is encrypted or not, the recommended drive clone software may help you a lot.