I'm trying to verify that my cloning process from a 1TB NVME drive to a new 2TB NVME drive via USB-C enclosure was successful. I used Macrium Reflect and selected to verify the files during the clone, but the verification didn't seem to happen after the cloning finished. I've checked some folders using WinMerge, and it's showing some differences since I was running programs directly from the USB-C drive. If I re-copy those folders or clone again and WinMerge shows them as 'Identical,' can I be confident that everything is okay? I want to make sure I haven't missed anything before I proceed with cloning my 500GB Windows drive to the 1TB NVME, since that data will get overwritten. Are there any specific steps or tools I should use to confirm that the cloning was done correctly?
2 Answers
Try running a robocopy command to sync any changes you made after the initial cloning. It’ll make sure the new drive reflects the latest updates. Here’s a command you could use:
```bash
robocopy F: D: /b /mir /copy:DATSO /sj /sl /dcopy:DATE
``` Just replace F: with your old drive and D: with your new drive.
Typically, the tools like Macrium Reflect handle verification during the cloning process, but it's always good to double-check. If you boot from a USB stick with Macrium Reflect and it works, then the clone should be solid. If you can't boot, you can always run bootrec to fix issues.
Excellent, thanks! I'll give this a shot!