The ssd flash drive usb 3.0from ssd flash drive usb 3.0allows you to transfer your data from your existing hard drive to a new SSD prior to installing the SSD into your machine. The kit includes EZ Gig IV software, USB 3.0/2.0 to SATA 3 Gb/s connection cable, and 2.5" to 3.5" drive adapter bracket. This flexible tool can also be used to create bootable clones and archival backups.

The Data Select feature provides a simple method to exclude files from the cloning process. This feature is also suitable for creating a fast SSD boot disk that loads your OS and apps nearly instantaneously while retaining your documents and media files on the original hard drive.

To safeguard against drive failure, the EZ Gig IV software can be used to create a bootable recovery backup. This recovery drive can be installed into your system, an external enclosure, or drive dock to keep you up and running with no data loss.

The verify copy function compares the data of source and destination after copying. If verify copy is chosen, the free areas between partitions will also be copied. This option offers the possibility to synchronize the data of the source and destination drives after the copying process.

EZ Gig IV gives you three options when creating your clone: automatically resizing partitions to the new drive, keeping the partition sizes the same or allowing you to manually resize your partitions

SmartCopy enables you to clone your file systems in a fraction of time usually required

Once your clone is complete, EZ Gig IV's final report will outline the number of sector copied, read errors, write errors and if verified, will also report verification errors.

• Creates an exact bootable clone of your internal drive
• Data Select aids cloning to a smaller HDD or SSD by deselecting data folders from clone process
• Suitable for hard drive upgrades or creating a bootable disaster recovery backup of your system
• Dynamic resizing to match new hard drive
• Includes drive adapter for using 2.5” drive in 3.5” bay and USB 3.0/2.0 to SATA 3Gb/s cable for connecting SSD to computer

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it capable of downloading the WIN 10 system image (150GB)?

A: Yes, this item is large enough to store a 150GB system image

Q: 2. Will this work on a very old iMac?I must move quicktime files before e-cycling ? Unsure of USB version/ may be USB 1 ?

A: Yes, this would work.

Q: 3. Is this 256 gb newest version

A: Yes, the SanDisk 256GB Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive is the most recent in the line of Sandisk Ultra USB drives.

Q: 4. Can this formatted to FAT32?

A: Yes, this flash drive would be able to be formatted to FAT32.

Q: 5. Does it work with the HP Pavilion dv7-6b56nr that was Windows 7 but I updated to Windows 10 now

A: It will work, but if your HP Pavilion notebook does not have a USB 3.0 port, this thumb drive will not read/write at USB 3.0 speeds. You can tell if your computer has such a USB port by looking at the port. If you see blue plastic, it's USB 3.0. I hope this helps!

Q: 6. Hello, This question to anyone that owns this device (SanDisk 16GB USB 3.0 Drive) Does the drive mechanically lock in extended position?

A: Yes

Q: 7. have windows xp will it work with with my computer????????

A: Yes, it is compatible with Windows XP

Q: 8. Will this definitely work with the 15 MacBook Pro mid 2015 with El Capitan? Thank you.

A: Should work with no problem at all.

Q: 9. Is this 256G USB drive formatted to use for both PC (Window 10) and MacBook Pro? I want to transfer digital image files between the 2 systems. If so, is there a size limit to each file?

A: Hello, My name is Allen from SanDisk support. I appreciate your query. This flash drive model is pre-formatted in FAT32 format, which has a file size limitation of 4GB and works with both the operating systems. That is, Macintosh and Windows. However, you can format the drive in exFAT as well, if you wish to move files larger than 4GB. You can check the specifications of the drive from the link:https://www.sandisk.in/home/usb-flash/ultra-usb For more information and further assistance, please contact SanDisk support at 1-866-SANDISK(726-3475) or submit a support request at a href= http://www.sandisk.com/support. target= _blank www.sandisk.com/support./a We would be glad to assist you. Thank you,SanDisk Support

Q: 10. Anyone used this for Time Machine?

A: This can be used for Time Machine but, you will have to format it to Mac OS Extended (Journaled).