ClonePartition

ClonePartition is a lightweight and portable piece of software designed to create an exact copy of any specified partition or entire disk drives as a backup measure.

It contains straightforward options that can be tackled with ease by all types of users, even those less experienced with this type of tools.

When it comes to the interface, the utility adopts a small window with a clear-cut structure, showing all options put at your disposal. You can pick the source drive or entire hard disk from a drop-down menu, as well as indicate the target device and click a button to initialize the cloning operation. This task may take a long time, depending on the complexity of the source. There are no other noteworthy aspects.

Since there is no installation involved, you can copy the downloaded .exe file to a preferred folder on the HDD or to a removable storage unit, in order to directly run ClonePartition on any computer by just double-clicking its executable.

It doesn't make any changes to the Windows registry settings. On the other hand, it creates a DLL file at startup, so make sure you're not launching it from a write-protected device. Administrative rights are required to avoid any errors.

It didn't put a strain on the computer's performance in our tests, thanks to the fact that it needed a low amount of CPU and RAM to work properly. No error dialogs popped up and it didn't hang or crash.

On the other hand, ClonePartition doesn't make room for customization, especially when it comes to advanced PC users, looking for more versatility. However, you can test the app for yourself, since it's free for non-commercial use.