A large amount of information or a virus that accidentally entered the computer can cause damage to the hard disk. Knowing this, prudent PC users, just in case, create a full backup of the hard drive in order to be able to restore all lost data at any time.
Necessary
Partition Manager 10
Instructions
Step 1
Download and install the full version of Partition Manager on your computer. 10. Run the installed program and in the window that opens, select the mode for advanced users. This will open the main menu of the program. Find the "Wizards" tab there and in the drop-down menu select "Copy hard disk".
Step 2
You are going to work with the "Copy Hard Drives Wizard". In its window, click the "Next" button. Now select the hard drive you want to copy. Click on it with the left mouse button and confirm your choice by clicking on the "Next" button. A window with a name will appear in front of you, where you will be asked to select the target hard drive. In it, mark the disk to which the data will be copied from the hard drive selected earlier. It must necessarily have more memory than the source. Having selected the required hard drive, click the "Next" button.
Step 3
If you want to make an exact copy, in the next window, check the box next to Direct access to hard disk sectors. This will allow the computer to copy each sector of the hard drive. Click "Next". A preview of the copy results will now appear on the monitor. In it you will see images and information of the copied and destination disks. Confirm the procedure for the last time by clicking on the "Next" button. Finish working with the wizard by clicking "Finish".
Step 4
Returning to the program menu, find the "Changes" tab and in the drop-down list click on the "Apply changes" item. Confirm the settings.
Step 5
The copying process has started. Wait until it finishes, observing the information displayed on the computer display. After finishing copying, close the information window. The copied disc will appear in the list of partitions.