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    Help: copy 1tb usb hdd to 2tb usb hdd

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Tinderbox (UK), Apr 5, 2011.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    My 1tb usb hdd is dying

    What is the best software or way to copy data , I am getting an estimate of 9-12hrs with built in Win7 copy.

    Any help appreciated

    John.

    EDIT : Acronis true image is estimating 17hrs :(
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 5, 2011
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  2. Texanman

    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    terracopy might help you out... your copy will still take a long time
     
    Texanman, Apr 5, 2011
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Just tried the free tetracopy 12hr estimation , Windows 7 copy says 7.5hrs but it`s likely lying.

     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 5, 2011
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    That`s what i usually do, but i don't want to have to break open my new 2tb wd elements.

    It looks like i will be running tetracopy over night.

     
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    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    also if the drive or something has a failure teracopy can start back where it left off
     
    Texanman, Apr 5, 2011
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  6. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    I used to use Teracopy, nowadays I use Unstoppable Copier for the simple reason it's included in Hiren's disc. It has few options on how many times to try copying some file until it is skipped, good for recovering files from slightly broken drives.
     
    KLF, Apr 5, 2011
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  7. ElSerch

    ElSerch Notebook Consultant

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    Try this:
    2BrightSparks | Download SyncBack Freeware

    I have used for years.
     
    ElSerch, Apr 5, 2011
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