When you need to replace a storage device with a new one, cloning is recommended. This process combines backup and restoration in one step. Cloning can be done in a file-based or forensic manner. With file-based duplication, all recognized data is transferred to the target. This method is usually sufficient in most cases.
If the disk to be cloned contains a file system not supported by O&O DiskImage, or if you need to perform data recovery, forensic duplication is recommended. This involves transferring every sector from the source to the target, which can be time-consuming and computationally intensive.
