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#Carbon copy cloner vs superduper install

You can do this before you install the SSD in your system by connecting it to your computer with a cloning cable, then follow these steps (applicable to MacOS El Capitan or newer (version 10.11 or higher)). Note, before installing your SSD, it must be initialised, partitioned, and formatted.

#Carbon copy cloner vs superduper how to

If you need to learn how to install the SSD hardware in your Mac laptop, then watch this video. This guide is just about cloning the data only. In that case we recommend trying Carbon Copy Cloner, which has worked for a new number of clients where Super Duper would not. On very few occasions, we find that customers have some issue with cloning with Super Duper. It uses the free version of Super Duper to do the cloning. Check with the manufacturer of your hard drive enclosure to verify that booting from the enclosure is explicitly supported.The below video shows how to clone the data from your old hard drive or SSD to a new 2.5-inch SSD, and applies to just about all Mac's running MacOS Snow Leopard or later. Note: Not all hard drive enclosures are capable of booting Mac OS.Cloning time, via CCC or SD! is essentially identical.SuperDuper! will backup a Time Machine, CCC will not.

#Carbon copy cloner vs superduper software

SuperDuper! has a SandBox feature which is very nice for software testing CCC has no such feature.Rather, clearing the history clears all CCC History. Clone History cannot be cleared per target volume.It is a perfect compliment to Time Machine. Has a shell script to unmount backup disks upon copy so malware cannot attack your backups. License is for every Mac in your household.Įasy to customize backups, run scripts, etc. You can copy a Windows partition (but it won't be bootable). Users can determine how much, if any, space is dedicated to this feature. There is a Safety Net feature that allows archiving those files replaced/updated in the target drive. There are both simple and advanced settings.

Preferences & settings are easy to understand.

I find that cloning back required less “cleanup” than does SD.ĬCC respects Energy Saver Settings (on laptops). It is ideal for all levels, from beginner to genius. If (during a backup) CCC encounters a corrupted file or files, it will "keep on going", trying to clone all the “good” files, then give you a report when it’s finished. ProsĬCC supports cloning of the Recovery Partition (SD does not).Ĭan customize to NOT copy selected files. And if you have questions, their tech support responds within a day or two often within hours. But as for me, I find CCC superior to SD Of course, YMMV (your mileage may vary)!ĭownloading and installing CCC is easy-peasy and the set-up is quite intuitive. Some/much of your decision (CCC or SD) will boil down to what you, the user, prefer. But make no mistake, there are a few minor disadvantages these are noted below.īut before I go too far, be advised, comparing CCC with the competition harkens to “Printer Wars”. Well, the simple answer is that with the passage of time, and as my computer skills increased, I appreciated the extra capabilities CCC provided.

#Carbon copy cloner vs superduper full

In the spirit of full disclosure, for several years I used the principal competitive product, SuperDuper! (SD), and always found it first-rate both from a technical and support perspective. Parenthetical: The developer of CCC, Mike Bombich, is himself a clone. Without doubt, CCC is a 5 star application! I have no reservations in recommending CCC to any/all users, regardless of their skill level. The purpose of CCC (Carbon Copy Cloner) is to make bootable backups (full or incremental) on any schedule you desire. System Requirements: Mac OS X 10.8 through 10.12.6 Overview & Conclusion

Carbon Copy Cloner v4.1.13 by Harvey Rubinstein Jan 2017