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How to Create a Sector-by-Sector Backup with Clonezilla ​

This guide explains how to safely create a sector-by-sector backup of your disk using Clonezilla.

Creating a Bootable Clonezilla USB Stick ​

Before proceeding with the backup, you need to create a bootable Clonezilla USB stick.

Steps to Create a Bootable USB Stick: ​

  1. Download the latest Clonezilla Live ISO from the official website.
  2. Use a tool such as Rufus, Balena Etcher, or Tuxboot to create a bootable USB.
  3. Insert your USB drive and select the downloaded ISO as the source.
  4. Start the process and wait for it to complete.

You now have a bootable Clonezilla USB stick and can proceed with the backup.

Booting to Clonezilla ​

Refer to the Accessing BIOS guide for detailed instructions on how to access and configure your BIOS settings. Once in the BIOS, set the USB stick as the first boot device, save changes, and restart your computer.

Once Clonezilla boots, follow the backup instructions below.

Performing a Sector-by-Sector Backup ​

Step 1: Start Clonezilla ​

  1. Wait for the Clonezilla Live menu to appear.
  2. Select Clonezilla Live (Default settings, VGA 800x600) and press [ENTER].

Step 2: Select Language and Keyboard Layout ​

  1. Choose your preferred language and press [ENTER].
  2. For keymap settings, select Don't touch keymap and press [ENTER].
  3. At the start menu, select Start Clonezilla and press [ENTER].

Step 3: Choose the Clonezilla Mode ​

  1. Select device-image mode (to store the backup as an image) and press [ENTER].
  2. Select local_dev (to use a local storage device) and press [ENTER].

Step 4: Select the Backup Storage Location ​

  1. Wait for Clonezilla to detect all connected storage devices.
  2. Select the storage device where the backup will be saved and press [ENTER].
  3. Navigate to the target directory and press [ENTER].

Step 5: Choose Backup Type ​

  1. Select savedisk (to back up the entire disk) and press [ENTER].

Step 6: Select the Disk to Backup ​

  1. Choose the source disk (the disk to be cloned) and press [ENTER].

Step 7: Configure Advanced Options ​

  1. Select Expert mode and press [ENTER].
  2. Choose -q2 (Use dd for full sector-by-sector copy) and press [ENTER].

Step 8: Start the Backup Process ​

  1. Select any additional options as needed and press [ENTER].
  2. Confirm the settings and press [ENTER].
  3. Start the backup process and let Clonezilla complete the cloning.

Step 9: Complete the Backup ​

  1. Once the process finishes, safely remove the USB stick.
  2. Shut down or restart the system.

Your disk is now successfully backed up with a sector-by-sector copy using Clonezilla.

Credit

This guide was created by Topiga.