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FREE: Paragon Drive Copy v14 for Windows (Normally $40)

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tightarse on 24/09/2014 - 21:54 bitsdujour.com (4793 clicks)
Last edited 25/09/2014 - 10:59 by 1 other user

Version 12 of this software proved a big hit when it was free a year ago. So here's version 14, free again for 24 hours only.

In the market for a new, bigger hard drive, but worried about porting all of your data over? Thanks to today’s discount software promotion, you’ll be able to upgrade to new hardware without risking any of your data – but only if you get a copy of Paragon Drive Copy 14 Compact!

Paragon Drive Copy 14 Compact migrates your data to new hard drives, SSDs, hardware, and virtual machines. With Paragon Drive Copy 14 Compact, you’ll have access to a plethora of migration options (P2P, P2V, V2P, and V2V), plus enjoy support for drives with over 2 terabytes of capacity. A handy wizard walks you through each step of migrating your OS to an SSD, opening the door to unsurpassed levels of performance and responsiveness!

Replacing an aging HDD? Use Paragon Drive Copy 14 Compact to create a backup archive of your drive, replace the hardware with a shiny new drive, then restore your system, seamlessly, to the new one. With support for Windows 8, there’s no better time to upgrade to new and better storage options than today, with Paragon Drive Copy 14 Compact by your side!

Today's promotion includes the following:
Paragon Drive Copy 14 Compact - 32 bits ($0)
Paragon Drive Copy 14 Compact - 64 bits ($0)

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  • dan76n on 24/09/2014 - 22:18

    How do I know if I need 32bit or 64bit?
    I'm assuming this is what I need to transfer all my crap from my old pc to my new shinny "PCByte" deal?

    • thebargainhunter on 24/09/2014 - 22:39
      +2

      Whatever version your OS supports. If in doubt, get the 32bit.

      • sirplus on 25/09/2014 - 08:17
        +12

        OzBargain protocol applies:
        "If in doubt get both!" :-)

    • Stato on 24/09/2014 - 22:44
      +2

      You need to open Control Panel click on System and on the page it will say System type:
      Here it will tell you if your operating system is 32 bit or 64 bit.
      Yes, this software will help you transfer your "crap" from your old PC to your new PC.

      • tommy-darko on 25/09/2014 - 00:10
        +3

        Or, as a shortcut, if you have the 'Computer' icon on your desktop, just right click it and go to properties.

        • IslandStyle on 25/09/2014 - 22:31
          +1

          Or, Windows key + <Pause>/<Break>

    • derdew on 24/09/2014 - 23:11

      i was able to buy both versions

      • expertreader on 25/09/2014 - 10:41

        First time for everything

        • [Deactivated] on 25/09/2014 - 20:29

          HAS ANYONE LOADED IT YET? ANY BLOATWARE INCLUDED?

        • CVonC on 25/09/2014 - 21:58
          +1

          @Leecher:

          I DON'T KNOW MAN WHY DON'T YOU TRY

  • bigspike on 24/09/2014 - 22:56

    Does something like this have any pluses over something like Clonezilla?

    • scrimshaw on 24/09/2014 - 23:19
      +5

      Yes, Clonezilla doesn't have auto partition alignment — I wouldn't recommend Clonezilla if what you're trying to achieve is migrate to an SSD.

      clonezilla is meant to be fairly minimalistic whereas Paragon is more of a swiss army knife of tools.

  • jjcf on 24/09/2014 - 23:23

    Thankyou - this is exactly what I need.

  • mmd on 24/09/2014 - 23:37
    +1

    My old hard drive is partitioned into 2 drives. One for windows/software, and the other for games/music/videos. Can i use this software to transfer the windows/software over to a ssd? Would my PC read the original hard drive or the ssd? cheers

    • jackau on 24/09/2014 - 23:59

      it basically capable of cloning the data 1:1 (minus swap files / temp files etc) from HDD / SSD to new SSD

      it can even clone different drives connected via USB

  • HereYeeHereYee on 24/09/2014 - 23:40

    nice

  • jackau on 24/09/2014 - 23:58
    +1

    this is one of the best clone HDD to SSD software out there… highly recommended :)
    just used it to migrate a 256SSD to a 480SSD this morning. :)

  • jaero115 on 25/09/2014 - 00:40

    Very good software don't actually need it but great reviews

  • King Tightarse on 25/09/2014 - 01:00
    +1

    Very useful

  • CVonC on 25/09/2014 - 01:54

    lol i just unsubscribed to them yesterday…

    anyways for those that downloaded it.. what's the deal with getting it registered as they don't provide a key?

  • mrjazzieb on 25/09/2014 - 02:34

    Download the link in your email from BitsDuJour and in the meantime you can register here -

    http://registration.paragon-software.com/dc14compact.html

    • Assassin151 on 25/09/2014 - 09:28

      Thanks, did this and got a serial number. But does the key work for both 32 and 64 bit versions? I would check but I am at work!

      • CVonC on 25/09/2014 - 15:07

        well there's no option to select.. so i would say both

      • mrjazzieb on 25/09/2014 - 15:56

        I tried with the 64 bit version and it worked. Yet to try the 32 bit version.

  • ctrlaltdel on 25/09/2014 - 08:28

    wow, guess the site is getting hammered. after 3 tries, only manage to d/l successfully.
    by the way, thanks OP.

  • godzilla123 on 25/09/2014 - 08:41

    Do we have to actually download the software before the 'deal' expires(around 8hrs left)? Or can I just register now and then download/install later tonight?

    • dalbo on 25/09/2014 - 09:01
      +1

      Registration gets you a Product Key and Serial Number, so I would expect that you should be able to install it when you get to it.

  • aibargain on 25/09/2014 - 10:03

    Great post, used it this morning to migrate to SSD - timely..

    • delfredo on 25/09/2014 - 10:37

      good timing.

    • adunt on 25/09/2014 - 10:38

      Can you confirm if this creates bootable media to copy outside the OS or does it copy from within the OS?

      • bigticket on 25/09/2014 - 12:24

        @adunt

        Good question. I would like to know this before I download. Can anyone answer?

      • scrimshaw on 25/09/2014 - 13:15

        No need to create a bootable Pe, it has the capability to copy the HDD within Windows itself. This is called hot imaging.

        • bigticket on 25/09/2014 - 17:41

          Yes, everything works great when within windows with a functional computer, but when HD fails and you need to restore from a backup hopefully you will be able to transfer the paragon licence to another computer to restore.

          A bootable PE would be better.

        • scrimshaw on 25/09/2014 - 19:44

          Bootable PE exists in this software too, it would be weird for a normally paid program to lack such an essential feature. but I'm assuming what people want this program for is to clone to an SSD.

        • bigticket on 27/09/2014 - 13:43

          @scrimshaw: Went through the process of installing the software and its not included in the download. Instructions on the web site says that WinPE can be build from a program under:

          "Start > Programs > Paragon Software > Boot Media Builder"

          and that its not included with all their software. Checked my install and it missing, so if you are using the software for backups, beware.

        • scrimshaw on 27/09/2014 - 21:19

          So that's why it is called the Compact Edition, it has left out the Boot PE component.

          ToDo Backup Free edition seems to come with Boot PE. Give this a shot and see how it goes.
          http://www.easeus.com/backup-software/

  • amsaini15 on 25/09/2014 - 10:23

    Should copying HDD to SSD using this should be same as clean install? Can people who have been using this comment about the use of softwares on the SSD after copy? Any issues?

    • scrimshaw on 25/09/2014 - 13:23
      +1

      The best practice is to install Windows again once you have upgraded to an SSD. A clean install is one where you go through the entire Windows installation from scratch and the old installation is basically discarded. You will lose all your installed programs, Windows updates, and drivers but Windows will chuck all your personal stuff into a Windows.old directory. Why is a clean install more preferable to data migration? It just means less performance issues down the road.

      This cloning to an ssd can be done to save time since you completely avoid the need to reinstall the operating system, the user installed programs and files. Everything is copied and That includes problem like corrupted files and malware by the way!

  • Munki on 25/09/2014 - 12:33

    I like how this software comes in either 64 bits or 32 bits…

    • Assassin151 on 25/09/2014 - 12:47

      I'd go 32 bits, it would be a quicker puzzle to solve!

  • Crownanchor on 25/09/2014 - 17:19
    +2

    This is not expired. There is another 24 hours to go on the count down.

  • ctrlaltdel on 25/09/2014 - 18:15

    try to download now when i get home and it keeps saying that "promo link, downloaded too many times" :(
    anyone has the binaries for x64?

  • smurfinaus on 26/09/2014 - 03:03

    Still available.

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