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ConeZilla can't see the OS (C:) drive
I'm trying to create a backup image of the OS ( C: ) drive on my XPS 8930.
It has a 500GB SSD for drive C: and two 4TB spinning drives for data.
There are also 4 USB drives plugged in for various data backup.
Using CloneZilla, booted up on a USB key, the program can see all the drives but the OS drive C:... the one drive I want to get an image of.
Any suggestions? Is there a setting missing (On the startup or in CloneZilla) to make drive C visible?
Is there a more comparable program to use with an XPS 8930?
JOcean
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January 5th, 2019 16:00
I am not familiar with that piece of software. Personally I prefer Macrium Reflect Free. Very user friendly and a nice graphical interface. Make sure you download the free version. The download link is near the bottom of the page.
https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree
speedstep
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January 5th, 2019 20:00
Clonezilla doesnt have drivers for 8th and 9th gen intel chipsets.
Cloning is not supported by microsot or by Dell.
Never has been.
Clonezilla is based on Linux.
9th and 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors use an LGA1151 socket. However, they require motherboards based on Intel® 300 Series Chipset. 7th 8th 9th series will all fail. Most must disable UEFI and use Legacy boot for all our imaging via clonezilla AFTER getting the chipset recognized.
Clonezilla Epic Fail
These processors aren't backward compatible with motherboards based on Intel® 200 Series Chipset and Intel® 100 Series Chipset.
Similarly, 7th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors and 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors aren't compatible with the Intel® 300 Series Chipset motherboards.
Desktop 9th and 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors only support DDR4 memory.
Wingnuttom
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January 5th, 2019 21:00
Thanks for the in depth reply. It looks like I’m wasting my time trying to get CloneZilla to work in this instance. I appreciate you telling me about it.
Do you know of a good, cheap software for imaging the OS drive on the XPS 8930?
I already have a good working data backup solution for under $25.00CAN so I’m only looking to image the OS drive for disaster recovery. I’m looking for a non cloud based, bare metal recovery solution.
Thanks.
Vic384
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January 6th, 2019 04:00
What is wrong with JOcean's recommendation of Macrium Reflect Free Edition?
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January 6th, 2019 05:00
Vic384
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January 6th, 2019 12:00
With Macrium Reflect Free Edition you can create a stand alone OS, it is called Rescue Media under Other Tasks. Rescue Media is used to restore an image if you primary OS is down. If you wish I believe you can also backup from Rescue Media.
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January 6th, 2019 13:00