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Reduce CPU workload while cloning boot drive
It's also advised to Disk Utility>Erase with Zero option any new drive before over writing any potential bad sector with your data.
Reduce CPU workload while cloning boot drive
I've seen several claims recently about zeroing a drive (even a brand-new one) to increase reliability. I think many would dispute the claim when talking about a new drive...
Reduce CPU workload while cloning boot drive
While zeroing a brand new drive can be wise enough to pinpoint bad sectors (it can happen, also on new drives; btw a surface scan can be more effective, if you own some utility that can do that), the other recommendations (original drive infected with malware, disconnect from networks, keep a timed back clone, clone a boot drive before OS X changes/tweaks/updates or application/driver installs, turn off Java in browsers) seem to me a little too paranoid or coming from a previously Windows user (no offense intended).
Reduce CPU workload while cloning boot drive
>A good habit instead is to keep a small bootable partition (or even better
Reduce CPU workload while cloning boot drive
Just a little paranoid, aren't you?
Reduce CPU workload while cloning boot drive
"I don't advise TimeMachine except for novice users who depend upon others to fix their computer problems."
Reduce CPU workload while cloning boot drive
What does any of this have to do with reducing CPU load when cloning???? Your zeroing of a disk just adds to CPU and actual time to perform this operation; why is there an assumption it is even on a new drive here?? |
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