Since 2009, Qiling has been on a data protection journey, starting with the development of Qiling Backup, which has gained a high reputation among customers and technical review sites over the past 12 years. Initially designed for backing up data, Qiling Backup has evolved to include additional features such as system cloning, disk/partition cloning, and creating a bootable disk, catering to the diverse needs of its customers.
Our database shows that many users have learned about Qiling Backup through its clone function, but they may not be utilizing all its features. In the next sections, we will highlight the five most popular functions of Qiling Backup to help users get the most out of this tool.
The selection criteria for these five functions are based on back-end user data, where users' choices reflect the most useful function of a product. By examining this data, it becomes clear that users have a clear preference for certain features, making it easier to determine the most valuable functions of a product.
In Qiling Backup, Disk/Partition Clone and System Clone are two types of cloning options. Both transfer data from one disk location to another, but the main difference lies in the scope of data transfer. Disk/Partition Clone copies data from a selected disk or partition, while System Clone duplicates the entire system, including operating system, settings, and applications, to a new disk or partition. This allows users to create a complete backup of their system, including all installed software and settings, or simply transfer data from one disk to another, depending on their needs. Both options can help users create a backup of their data, transfer data to a new device, or even create a clone of their system for testing or other purposes.
Disk/Partition Clone
Disk/Partition Clone is a process that transfers all data from one selected disk or partition to another. It requires at least two disks for a Disk Clone, which will erase the target disk's data. In contrast, Partition Clone can be done on the same disk, but still risks data loss, so it's essential to back up important data before starting.
System Clone
System Clone can also be considered as Disk Clone, with the difference being that when choosing the System Clone mode, Qiling Backup automatically selects the system partition and boot partition. However, this option is not available if the system partition and boot partition are not on the same drive.
Disk/Partition Backup is a process of backing up the entire disk or a specific partition on it, effectively creating a system backup if the system and boot partitions are selected.
To recover a disk or partition using Qiling Backup, select the backup file and click the "Recovery" button, then follow the on-screen wizard to complete the process.
System Backup in Qiling Backup involves backing up the boot partition and system partition, which are usually located on the C drive on most Windows computers. During the backup process, the boot and system partitions will be automatically selected, and you'll only need to choose the destination for the backup.
To recover a system backup file, find the target file in Qiling Backup, click the "Recovery" button, and note that this process will erase the system partition of your current disk, causing your computer to reboot and enter the WinPE environment for recovery.
File Backup protects your files, such as documents, pictures, music, and videos, by offering various options. Two key options include preserving file security settings in the backup and including all contents referred to a Reparse Point.
When recovering the backed-After backing up files, you can restore them to the specified location or restore them to the original location.
Qiling Backup allows users to create an emergency USB disk or CD/DVD, which is essential when the Windows system fails to boot. To do this, prepare a USB drive that can be written and read, then click the "Create Emergency Disk" option in Qiling Backup and follow the on-screen guide to complete the process.
The Qiling Backup system includes five core functions: cloning a hard drive, upgrading a hard drive to SSD, backing up and restoring the system, disk/partition, and files, and saving a Windows system when it fails, all of which can be achieved through a set of automated functions.