A successful drive duplication involves creating an exact copy of the source drive, including the operating system, applications, and data, onto a new drive. However, occasionally, the system fails to recognize the new drive as bootable, preventing the computer from starting up. This situation typically arises despite a seemingly flawless cloning process.
Resolving boot failures after drive cloning is crucial for data accessibility and system functionality. A bootable clone ensures a seamless transition to the new drive, minimizing downtime and preventing data loss. Historically, drive cloning was more complex due to limitations in software and hardware. Modern tools have simplified the process but haven’t eliminated potential boot issues stemming from factors like differing drive architectures, boot sector inconsistencies, or incorrect BIOS/UEFI settings.