What We Do
Every cloning and backup scenario, covered.
HDD to SSD Cloning
Drive-to-Drive Cloning
Full System Image Backup
Laptop Drive Upgrades
Bootable Backup Recovery
System Migration
Cloud Backup Setup
Pre-Repair Safeguard Clone
Common Situations
When people come to us for cloning.
Upgrading a slow HDD to a fast SSD
The single biggest speed boost you can give any computer. We clone your existing drive to the new SSD — Windows, apps, settings, and files all transfer exactly as they were.
Drive is making noise or showing failure warnings
A clicking or grinding drive is a race against time. We clone the failing drive to a healthy one before it gives out completely, preserving everything.
Getting a new computer but want your old setup
Rather than spending hours reinstalling everything, we migrate your full system — programs, preferences, files, and profile — to your new machine.
Want a complete backup before a major change
Before a Windows upgrade, a new software install, or sending the machine in for repairs — a full system clone gives you a perfect restore point if anything goes wrong.
No backup system in place at all
If you've never had a backup strategy, now is the time. We'll set up an easy-to-restore image backup and show you how to keep it current going forward.
How It Works
Fast, clean, and verified before you leave.
1
Quick call to confirm the right approach
Drive sizes, connection types, and your goals all factor into which method is best. A two-minute call saves everyone time and ensures we have the right equipment ready.
2
Drop off at our Parkville shop
Bring your machine, your new drive (or let us source one), or both. We'll confirm the scope and get started the same day in most cases.
3
Sector-level clone performed
We use professional sector-level cloning tools — not consumer software — to create a bit-for-bit copy that boots and behaves exactly like your original drive.
4
Full boot and verification test
Before you pick it up, we boot from the cloned drive and verify everything works — Windows loads, apps launch, files are all present. You don't take home a question mark.
Questions
What people ask us most.
What's the difference between cloning and a backup?
A clone is a bootable, sector-for-sector copy of your entire drive — you can swap it in and start using it immediately. A backup is an archived copy of your files or system image stored for recovery purposes. Both have value; they solve different problems. We can help you understand which you need, or set up both.
Will my programs and licenses transfer with the clone?
Yes — a sector-level clone copies everything, including installed programs and their settings. Most software licenses are tied to the machine or user account and will work fine. Some software with hardware-locked licensing (certain Adobe or Microsoft products) may need to be reactivated, which is a simple process we can walk you through.
Do I need to buy a new drive first?
You can bring your own, or we can source one for you. If you're not sure what drive is compatible with your machine or what capacity you need, just bring the computer and we'll figure it out together. We stock common SSDs and can usually proceed same-day.
How long does cloning take?
Most clones are completed same day depending on the size of the source drive. Large drives (1TB+) or drives with many bad sectors may take longer. We'll give you a realistic time estimate before we start and notify you when it's ready.
Can you clone a drive that's already failing?
Often yes, but time matters. Professional cloning tools can work around bad sectors that would trip up consumer software. The earlier you bring a failing drive in, the better the outcome. If the drive is too far gone for a straight clone, data recovery may be the first step — and we offer that too.