can I clone samsung ssd to hithicie HDD

[stevethebrain]

Can I clone a SSD to a HDD

I’d like to use Samsung magician migration software to clone from a Samsung SSD to a hithicie HDD.

this is just for extra backup.

Thanks for advice

 

[pete.i]

You can certainly clone an SSD to a HDD and vice versa, I do it all the time for various reasons. I tend to use Aomei Backupper though which works for me.

 

[tehnokraat]

Yes, you can, there are no obstacles. But I can't say whether the software you choose is the best for doing it. I myself have always used AOMEI software.

 

[stevethebrain]

could my Samsung magician migration software ruin either drive? thanks

 

[tehnokraat]

could my Samsung magician migration software ruin either drive? thanks

Probably not, but it's worth remembering that the Samsung Magician software is only designed to work with Samsung SSD drives and software.

 

[stevethebrain]

well I'm going
from a Samsung SSD to a hithicie HDD.

 

[pete.i]

I have been pondering for a couple of days now wondering what a hithicie HDD was or is just in case it wouldn't be compatible. Anyway finally decided to google it and it would seem that it is an HITACHI hard drive. Anyway again there should be any problems but I have had general problems with Hitachi hard drives in the past.

 

[Joe C]

well I'm going
from a Samsung SSD to a hithicie HDD.

Uninstall the samsung software before you clone from the SSD to your HDD.
Personally I find the Macrium Reflect works for me when it comes to cloning any drive from one brand to another
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/macrium_reflect_free_edition.html

 

[stevethebrain]

Uninstall the samsung software before you clone from the SSD to your HDD.
Personally I find the Macrium Reflect works for me when it comes to cloning any drive from one brand to another
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/macrium_reflect_free_edition.html

OK I'll be checking into the Macrium Reflect SW thanks Joe C for advice