> If you just want to copy your computer configuration for a rainy day, choose Disk Clone. Then, let's talk about when you need to use Disk Clone or Disk Backup: Now you have a basic understanding of clone vs. No middle device or restoration process is needed. Disk Clone directly copies data from one hard drive to another.And it requires a middle device to store backup image. But you need to restore the backup image to a new hard drive before upgrading or replacing the old drive. Disk Backup is to copy everything on the original disk to an image file, which greatly reduces any unwanted access.Sometimes, Disk Clone is very similar to Disk Backup. Both of them can help you upgrade or replace the disk, but they still have some differences: Make a duplicate of your HDD/SSD as a backup. Migrate all data from your old HDD to a new SSD so as to improve computer performance. This usually happens when your disk is aging or runs into problems, such as, low disk space. Upgrade hard drive to a larger drive or new one. Thus, it can be used to upgrade or replace disk, particularly useful in the following situations:

Disk Clone, also called Disk Copy, is to make a simple and direct copy of the original disk including all things on it, the operating system, applications, files/folders, documents, videos, etc as well as all settings (partition number, file system, etc).

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