Wow, it is nice when we get to review software that performs a complicated task for home users that is actually easy to use; even for those who have never explored disk imaging before. DriveClone is a great program for home use. The software has a simple, clean interface and it does a good job of explaining complex terms along the way. Combining the right features and easy functionality, DriveClone is awarded our "TopTenREVIEWS Bronze Award" as one of the best disk imaging software solutions.
However, even though it is simple to use, it can perform difficult tasks and is remarkably flexible. The software can back up to a variety of devices, even to a virtual drive or to another computer. It works with all common file types including FAT and EXT types and NTFS.
We looked at the Home version, but FarStone also offers an express version for simple computer swapping, as well as Workstation, Pro, Server, Network and Enterprise editions.
FarStone DriveClone Standout Features:
- Amazingly easy to use
- Can back up to anything; USB, disk, other hard drive and more
- Performs bare metal restores without having to install an OS
- Can clone a single disk image across multiple computers
- Free trial version, 30-day money back guarantee, free version upgrades for 45 days
DriveClone has nearly all of the features we were looking for, such as the ability to create restore disks, fast incremental backup, data verification, image splitting and more. It can compress files and resize partitions, even during restore. DriveClone can create mounted images that can be accessed through Window Explorer and it can also save multiple versions in project. Of course it also has a scheduler, you can view your logs and it offers password protection.
DriveClone is not, however, a partition manager per say; for that you will need a different program.
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