: When preparing a system drive for cloning to a different machine, this feature can work alongside Windows Sysprep to remove hardware-specific drivers. This allows the image to boot successfully on diverse hardware configurations.
: It coordinates with VSS to create a "snapshot" of the drive, allowing the software to image files that are currently in use by the operating system without requiring a reboot. How to Use the Prepare Feature in R-Drive Image : When preparing a system drive for cloning
: It ensures the source partition is in a stable state before the imaging begins, preventing the capture of file system errors or corrupted data blocks. How to Use the Prepare Feature in R-Drive
: Moving from a traditional HDD to a faster SSD where partition alignment is critical. : In the advanced settings of the creation
: Preparing a clean OS installation to be deployed across multiple different computers.
: In the advanced settings of the creation wizard, you will find the options to enable VSS or specific "Prepare" scripts if you are automating the deployment.
: If your goal is to move the system to a new PC, ensure you check the options for Hardware Independent Restore during the preparation/imaging phase to strip old driver IDs. Common Use Cases
