Clone windows 2008

It is a pity that there is no clone function embedded with Windows Server. You can choose to create a system image backup and then use it to restore to another disk. However, this method is also time-consuming. To perform a Windows Server migration without restoring or reinstalling, it is suggested to turn to third-party cloning software. You can choose any feature of them based on your own situation.

Partitions can be edited if you use disk clone feature. The default cloning method copy only used sectors allows you to clone larger drive to smaller drive. If you want to keep every partition as same as it is on the source drive, the sector-by-sector cloning method comes to help. Left operations would be same as you do on a Server. All features operated with a user-friendly interface, it is easy to use even you are not an expert.

Go for it and have a try. This tutorial will take system clone as an example. To clone hard drive entirely, please select Disk Clone at Step1. Step 1. Select Clone and then System Clone.

Step 2. C drive and System Reserved Partition boot related drive are selected by default. Generally speaking, operating system can boot perfectly after migration. But in a few cases, the OS may be unable to boot for some reason. Some advice to fix this problem will be presented below:. Check the startup setting. Enter BIOS to set the destination disk as the first boot order. Without a valid MBR, the operating system is unable to boot.

Now, you can download its demo version to have a try! Still Need Help? Have your problem been solved? If not, please input query in the search box below. My system appears to have blown up after running OOBE. I thought I was fowling the steps outlined on the site. I ran it and it appeared to be working until the reboot. It restarted and said Setup is starting services then I get the install windows error Windows could not complete the installation.

To install Windows on this computer, restart the installation. Hit OK then screen says. Setup will continue after restarting your computer. Then I get the same install windows error. So what did I miss?