Thanks for a really well explained demonstration. I've been considering SuperDuper in addition to my TimeMachine backup for sometime now. I current backup my iMac's 750GB to a 2 TB WD My Book Studio II (configured as a 1TB RAID 1 device). After just over three years it's filling up. So I'm considering alternatives right now.
Depends. Do you have an external hard drive? If so, the best way to do this is to create a time machine backup, and then restore the backup to the new mini. It will be just like cloning it across with all your settings and applications intact.
When you use SuperDuper to create a clone, it also backs up the OS, in fact it copies EVERYTHING on the old HDD. You the restore this to the new SSD once it's installed as the video shows.
AWESOME! Very great to hear! Can't wait for my upgrade to come. I'm Spec'ing out my Macbook Pro 15'" (mid 2010) Upgrading 4gb RAM to 16gb and 500gb HD to 750gb HD!! By the way great video :).
Yes, absolutely everything - even the license files etc. ;o) Ive used it when Ive upgraded drives in macbooks in the past and its creates an EXACT copy.
USBnTN - I believe it saves the image to drives only. Dean - you are completely correct. I have a tutorial on how to create a bootable OSX install disc onto a memory stick in my other videos on my channel ;o)
Hi, just wondering if you did your clone to your new ssd yet? If so I have a question about softwares like MICROSOFT OFFICE. Since I want to keep MO will cloning it to the new ssd save the MO software to it or it will just save the MO FILES? thanks
hay quick ? if i choose the first option in superduper erase does it erase whats on my external like my music folder and other things i have on there then copy my internal HD also the unregistured copy on gives you option to erase and copy you cant do any of the other options unless you buy the full version..thanks
I've recently bought an iMac, and i have 'MY' computer installed on an external HDD. I would like to clone it to my built in HDD on the iMac. What is the best way to go about this?
So if I have for example MICROSOFT OFFICE installed on my old drive and then I use the free super duper to clone every thing/files option then MICROSOFT OFFICE will also be on the new ssd that I want to install in my macbook pro? I don't want to do a clean install since I might have to re-install MICROSOFT OFFICE and I am not sure If I can re-use my activation code again. thanks
Unlikely. It depends on what OS you are using. MacOS has been shipped on DVD for so long now I can't remember what version was the last to ship on a mere CD. Could have been OS 8 for all I know. The latest version is download only of course. I believe one can save the zip file to one's HDD and/or a USB stick. Also that one can have a bootable copy of Mountain Lion on an external USB stick too. Not on a CD though - way too big a file for that I'm afraid.
why wouldn't you copy the files to the external drive (hooked to a usb to usb adapter) and then put it in your computer when completed as opposed to the other way around as you described?
This is really helpful, but this is what I mean: I'm gonna buy a Macbook Pro. Once I purchase a SSD and RAM, I will be upgrading it. With the new hard drive, I'm assuming it won't have Mac OS on it? So how do I transfer the OS to the new SSD? :S Sorry if it's a dumb question, I'm not exactly that techy :o
oxygojira Both are used for different scenarios. I create a full image using SuperDuper before any major upgrade, such as an OS upgrade for example. I find it a lot easier and quicker to restore the entire system from an image. If I just need to restore some files or other data, then I go to my Time Machine Backup.....
I am updating my current mid 2009 macbook pro with a new SSD harddrive. If i do this and completely copy the files to the SSD can i just plug it in and continue life?! I was wondering the effects that it may have on my OS and microsoft office stuff etc. Thanks very much
Yes - clone your drive as instructed in the video, to the new SSD. Install the SSD into the machine and you will be up and running exactly as normal. Its only MS Office that may request you re-enter your license key (it did for me anyway) but everything else ran as normal. This is exactly how I upgraded a previous system ;o)
iftibashir Great thank you very much! Just cloning my drive now. Then will turn the laptop off and swap the HDD for the SDD. Thank you very much for your help, much appreciated :)
It's a pity the video doesn't show how to restore the cloned hard drive from Super Duper back to the Mac (after erasing the Mac's internal hard drive or when one needs to install a new hard drive). That would have been really helpful.
Hi, nice video, espacially the focus on the windows. But I already have one question. I ran into trouble while, however, MacOS died and my MacBook was locked in efi. So iwas neither able to boot from the internal drive, because the OS didnt work, nor to chose a diffrent bootdrive at startup, because it would ask me for efi password. Is it passible to prevent such trouble using superduper? Maybe by chosing the backup as primary boot drive and just disconnect the backup hard drive for normal use while startup, so the computer would boot up from the internal drive? Thanks!
When using Super Duper does it clone LITERALLY everything. I just bought a new hard drive for my 2010 Macbook Pro 15" (upgrading 500gb - 750gb). The reason I ask is because I wanna make sure I won't loose ANYTHING... most importantly my whole adobe cs5.5 master sweet and many video files.
I didn't complete my clone as I managed to damage the ribbon cable connecting the hdd to the m/board. duh!! as I understand it, superduper makes a true clone of your hdd. so whatever you have presently will transfer across accurately. also have a look at another video on this by davomrmac.
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Yes since it will be an exact bootable copy. In fact this is exactly how many people clone and upgrade their drives - very easy and simple to do!
its done... it was time, the old HD was in use all day for 5 years
thanks works great.. :)
Thanks for a really well explained demonstration. I've been considering SuperDuper in addition to my TimeMachine backup for sometime now. I current backup my iMac's 750GB to a 2 TB WD My Book Studio II (configured as a 1TB RAID 1 device). After just over three years it's filling up. So I'm considering alternatives right now.
Depends. Do you have an external hard drive? If so, the best way to do this is to create a time machine backup, and then restore the backup to the new mini. It will be just like cloning it across with all your settings and applications intact.
Yup, that will work fine. Make his MAC your own, with all your apps and settings by booting off of your drive!!
When you use SuperDuper to create a clone, it also backs up the OS, in fact it copies EVERYTHING on the old HDD. You the restore this to the new SSD once it's installed as the video shows.
AWESOME! Very great to hear! Can't wait for my upgrade to come. I'm Spec'ing out my Macbook Pro 15'" (mid 2010) Upgrading 4gb RAM to 16gb and 500gb HD to 750gb HD!! By the way great video :).
Yes, absolutely everything - even the license files etc. ;o)
Ive used it when Ive upgraded drives in macbooks in the past and its creates an EXACT copy.
USBnTN - I believe it saves the image to drives only.
Dean - you are completely correct. I have a tutorial on how to create a bootable OSX install disc onto a memory stick in my other videos on my channel ;o)
Yes it will wipe the target drive/partition before copying across?
So what option do you think is best
Hi, just wondering if you did your clone to your new ssd yet? If so I have a question about softwares like MICROSOFT OFFICE. Since I want to keep MO will cloning it to the new ssd save the MO software to it or it will just save the MO FILES?
thanks
Just bought new Mac mini and want to clone from my old mini to the new. Would I have to remove the HD from the new mini to do this?
hay quick ? if i choose the first option in superduper erase does it erase whats on my external like my music folder and other things i have on there then copy my internal HD also the unregistured copy on gives you option to erase and copy you cant do any of the other options unless you buy the full version..thanks
I've recently bought an iMac, and i have 'MY' computer installed on an external HDD. I would like to clone it to my built in HDD on the iMac. What is the best way to go about this?
i can also use an additional 500gb harddrive to clone it to and then replace the HDD in my iMac with that 500gb one. is this the more easy option?
So if I have for example MICROSOFT OFFICE installed on my old drive and then I use the free super duper to clone every thing/files option then MICROSOFT OFFICE will also be on the new ssd that I want to install in my macbook pro?
I don't want to do a clean install since I might have to re-install MICROSOFT OFFICE and I am not sure If I can re-use my activation code again.
thanks
Unlikely. It depends on what OS you are using. MacOS has been shipped on DVD for so long now I can't remember what version was the last to ship on a mere CD. Could have been OS 8 for all I know. The latest version is download only of course. I believe one can save the zip file to one's HDD and/or a USB stick. Also that one can have a bootable copy of Mountain Lion on an external USB stick too. Not on a CD though - way too big a file for that I'm afraid.
So if i cloned to an ssd which i then installed it in my mac would it just work when i turned the power on? Or would i need to do anything. Thanks
Hi great video, Would it work if I were to use the seagate goflex adaptor and copy my Macintosh HD directly to the new hardrive? Cheers.
if i make a clone in my new external HD. then i take out the external HD from the case.... i put in inside mi macbook wen its turn on . will it work ?
why wouldn't you copy the files to the external drive (hooked to a usb to usb adapter) and then put it in your computer when completed as opposed to the other way around as you described?
I'll be sure to check it out. Thanks
So this will copy the os as well? Thanks!
Yes, it will copy everything on the entire drive and make an exact copy of it.
This is really helpful, but this is what I mean:
I'm gonna buy a Macbook Pro. Once I purchase a SSD and RAM, I will be upgrading it. With the new hard drive, I'm assuming it won't have Mac OS on it? So how do I transfer the OS to the new SSD? :S Sorry if it's a dumb question, I'm not exactly that techy :o
wonderful review! thank you. i hope to use superduper to replace my MBPro HDD with a SSD
What do you find better if you could only choose one??
oxygojira Both are used for different scenarios. I create a full image using SuperDuper before any major upgrade, such as an OS upgrade for example. I find it a lot easier and quicker to restore the entire system from an image.
If I just need to restore some files or other data, then I go to my Time Machine Backup.....
Yes, that would work fine.
Do you know of a windows equivalent?
I am updating my current mid 2009 macbook pro with a new SSD harddrive. If i do this and completely copy the files to the SSD can i just plug it in and continue life?! I was wondering the effects that it may have on my OS and microsoft office stuff etc. Thanks very much
Yes - clone your drive as instructed in the video, to the new SSD.
Install the SSD into the machine and you will be up and running exactly as normal.
Its only MS Office that may request you re-enter your license key (it did for me anyway) but everything else ran as normal.
This is exactly how I upgraded a previous system ;o)
iftibashir Great thank you very much! Just cloning my drive now. Then will turn the laptop off and swap the HDD for the SDD. Thank you very much for your help, much appreciated :)
It's a pity the video doesn't show how to restore the cloned hard drive from Super Duper back to the Mac (after erasing the Mac's internal hard drive or when one needs to install a new hard drive). That would have been really helpful.
Its the exact same process - just select the 'To' and the 'From' fields to reflect the transfer.
Actually it does...
I dont think so - its just a clone to another HDD.
SuperDuper WILL COPY ALSO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, DREANWEAVER, ILLUSTRATOR????
ANY HELP???
Was this before time machine? or is this better than time machine????
oxygojira I use it in addition to Time Machine.....
+iftibashir why? Time machine machine make the same copy!
No, Time Machine doesn't back a complete clone of your entire system. Its a data backup, not a clone.
+iftibashir tnx
Hi, nice video, espacially the focus on the windows. But I already have one question. I ran into trouble while, however, MacOS died and my MacBook was locked in efi. So iwas neither able to boot from the internal drive, because the OS didnt work, nor to chose a diffrent bootdrive at startup, because it would ask me for efi password.
Is it passible to prevent such trouble using superduper? Maybe by chosing the backup as primary boot drive and just disconnect the backup hard drive for normal use while startup, so the computer would boot up from the internal drive?
Thanks!
As far as Im aware you would still need to choose a drive to boot from either way.
When using Super Duper does it clone LITERALLY everything. I just bought a new hard drive for my 2010 Macbook Pro 15" (upgrading 500gb - 750gb). The reason I ask is because I wanna make sure I won't loose ANYTHING... most importantly my whole adobe cs5.5 master sweet and many video files.
Yes, it will clone to any external drive ;o)
Cool! Should give you a nice little boost ;o)
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I didn't complete my clone as I managed to damage the ribbon cable connecting the hdd to the m/board. duh!!
as I understand it, superduper makes a true clone of your hdd. so whatever you have presently will transfer across accurately. also have a look at another video on this by davomrmac.
Wow, ok! Thanks! I'm just going to buy a WD My Passport! So I can boot off of it on my friends Mac! Thanks!
use superduper to clone
I can't select internal Mac HD, porco dio.