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"Simple & works very well."

Rickajho April 07, 2016 / Version: MiniTool Drive Copy 5.0

2016-04-07 00:58:06 | By Rickajho

Pros

It's free! The interface couldn't be more simple. Uses Windows drivers so from/to copy access to all types of drives is available. The program manages to create a copied disk that is immediately bootable.

Cons

Practically non-existent help or guidance info. Because of this - even in context of the simplicity of the program - you may find yourself open the program and reviewing your options more than once before proceeding.

Summary

You only have two options in this program: Copy Disk or Copy Partition. The (lack of) help info doesn't clearly explain the difference. I have to assume the Copy Disk option is going to be more relevant to people with multi-boot partitions on the same drive. Since my drive only contained a single Windows partition I chose Copy Partition and it worked. The new - and larger - drive booted with no problems.

Yes, this program does lock you out during the copy process, working in a "Drop to DOS" type of environment. If you want a true copy (clone) with no guessing about how much crap you were doing *during* the copy process this is the way it should be. At the end Drive Copy modifies the necessary Windows settings on the new drive to make it bootable with no added fiddling needed on your part.

5 stars

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"this Copy drive tool is very fast"

trottamelissa54 March 09, 2014 / Version: MiniTool Drive Copy 5.0

2014-03-09 22:55:31 | By trottamelissa54

Pros

fast
easy to use

Cons

none has been found

Summary

nice tool for basic users

5 stars

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"Most wonderful program of its kind I ever got for FREE!"

exitometro October 23, 2012 / Version: MiniTool Drive Copy 5.0

2012-10-23 07:43:47 | By exitometro

Pros

It successfully clones a disk quickly and with no hassles! It merges partitions, splits, re-sizes, works with most external USB drives. Works with most 32-bit windows. I have not tried it on 64-bit yet.

Cons

It is NOT a con, but simply a wish: I wish it would create IMAGES of drives or partitions.

Summary

In my opinion, for most operations I need to perform as a home user, it works better and it's more reliable than some other programs I have purchased!

4 stars

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"Does the job with no problems"

jimger August 02, 2012 / Version: MiniTool Drive Copy 5.0

2012-08-02 06:47:44 | By jimger

Pros

Easy to use. Works fine with Win 7 32 home premium. Free. Small install footprint.

Cons

About 1/3 slower compared to Acronis. Cannot clone while in Windows. A reboot is required to clone before Windows starts.

Summary

This is a neat, sleek disk drive copy program. Did I mention that it was free?
I subtracted 1 star due to the slowness and the fact you must reboot and cannot clone within the windows OS. So, set it and forget it. It works!

3 stars

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"awesome tool"

acema2234 February 28, 2012 / Version: MiniTool Drive Copy 5.0

2012-02-28 17:36:02 | By acema2234

Pros

easy to use

Cons

Norton says that theres a trojan in the file and wont let me download it

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5 stars

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"Excelent and friendly to use!!"

Vatmen December 18, 2010 / Version: MiniTool Drive Copy 5.0

2010-12-18 11:35:30 | By Vatmen

Pros

Simple to use tool to clone/copy your bootable (or not) drive to bigger or lower capacity. Perfect. My congratulations for developers. I was looking this tool for months!!

Cons

No cons founded to report.

Summary

Updated on Dec 18, 2010

And it's FREE!!

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General
Publisher	MiniTool
Publisher web site	http://minitool.com/
Release Date	May 23, 2010
Date Added	June 01, 2010
Version	5.0

Category
Category	Utilities & Operating Systems
Subcategory	System Utilities

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
Additional Requirements	None

Download Information
File Size	4.97MB
File Name	minitool-drivecopy.exe

Popularity
Total Downloads	12,079
Downloads Last Week	21

Pricing
License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

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