Creating a “clone” of a hard drive is creating a full backup of all the files and folders contained on the drive. This will afford you the equivalent of a “do-over” in the event of system failure, allowing you to quickly bring your system back online. You can easily create a clone of your drive onto an external hard drive utilizing your laptop in conjunction with a docking station. Writer Bio

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