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We have a dedicated data page, where we can explain the different types of data service that we provide.
Safe Data
Keeping backups is one thing, but keeping a complete working copy of your data and even a clone of your hard disk drive, is another!
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Cloud services and local backups - both have their places in any business and/or home. There is now no real excuse for not backing up your data to where ever you feel able to. Some is free, some is free and time limited and some you will need to pay for.
 

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Hard Disk Drive Cloning - (New equipment)

  • New 2024 - Cloning A Hard Disk

    We offer this service for anyone that simply needs to transfer all their data and programs from one hard disk drive (HDD) to another (cloning). You might need to do this for a variety of reasons: a failing HDD, a simple backup clone or simply because you have run out of space on the HDD. Be aware that a clone is a clone - it copies everything; so do not wait too long if your HDD is failing.
  • You will need to purchase a new hard disk drive (HDD) or a new solid state drive (SSD) from us (it must be the same size or bigger). This service will clone everything (as far as possible) from one HDD to another. We will then resize the partitions if you have elected to clone your original HDD or SSD to a bigger SSD unit.
  • New software and hardware for cloning disks in 2021.
  • New software and hardware for cloning disks in 2022 (M.2 SATA & NVMe units).
  • New software and hardware for cloning disks in 2024 (M.2 SATA & NVMe units).
  • This service is charged per hour and depends upon the amount of data and if there are any issues with the old HDD or SSD.


     
    • Conventional HDD, SATA SSD & M.2 SSD
    • We may also be able to clone the original drive onto a different type of drive, such as:
    • HDD > SSD (SATA 2.5" or SATA & NVMe M.2 units)
    • SSD > SSD (SATA 2.5" or SATA & NVMe M.2 units)
    • Hybrid > SSD (SATA 2.5" or SATA & NVMe M.2 units)
    • Or indeed from any SATA storage drive to another (not media disks).
    • SSD = Solid State Drive
    • HDD = Hard Disk Drive (Conventional)

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    • M.2 SATA & NVMe Drives/units:
    • SATA M.2 SSD - (uses SATA BUS)
    • NVMe M.2 SSD = Non - Volatile Memory express (uses PCIE BUS)

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    • > More information here <
      • Cloning the entire Drive (everything)

        When we clone a drive you will end up with a complete clone of everything: operating system, programs, data and even the faults and any issues included on/with the original HDD, unless you specifically request that we attempt to correct any issues before carrying out the cloning process.

      • Equipment and Software

        We use professional computer equipment and professional software to carry out the cloning of the drive. We use a dedicated computer system, that is only used to carry out the cloning process. We do not simply copy from one drive to another using a number of USB cables and a couple of HDDs.

      • Operating Systems and Compatibility

        We have used this cloning process with:
      • MS Windows 7
      • MS Windows 8/8.1
      • MS Windows 10
      • MS Windows 11
      • We suggest that the client should always make sure that they have the operating system on media and that they may need to reactivate some software, if it is required.

      • Cloning Email Addresses (Fake)

        This is NOT a service that we offer - this is where a genuine email address is fully or partially cloned by a hacker!
      • Over time we have seen situations where people's genuine email addresses have been cloned or partially cloned and then used to con the individual and other people. It works like this:
      • Example of original - somebody@someISP.com
      • Example of partial clone - somebody@someotherISP.com
      • It then can very easily give the impression that it's from the original genuine email address. It can even use the original signature block. This seems to have occurred after a webmail client email address has been compromised, for example: Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail etc etc.
      • The partially cloned email address is then used to impersonate the original email address and `spoof` the recipients into opening the email, believing it to be genuine. They even appear to know the original (genuine) email address and name, then incorporate this into the spoof email. Be careful who`s emails you reply to - be warned!