Ive used this software before with no issues. im trying to clone a windows 7 32 bit install from a 250gb ssd to a 480gb SSD.. the process goes through as expected, i unplug the old drive , (or select different boot order) but all i get is a flashing underscore
macrium reflect cloned drive wont boot
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did you make the macrium usb?
its got a useful fix boot tool in its PE
its got a useful fix boot tool in its PE
its so oldmethod 5 worked here
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yeah thats basically what the macrium usb tool does
just it does it with a click for you
just it does it with a click for you
only problem now is i adjusted the partition to make use of the whole drive, and i think the software (autocad 2009) has realised its not the same drive and removed the license. going to try once more and match the partition size
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i would think its probably not
the partition size
my guess its reading a hardware identifier of the new drive
there is an autocad licence transfer utility in a lot of their softwares
the partition size
my guess its reading a hardware identifier of the new drive
there is an autocad licence transfer utility in a lot of their softwares
yes (said that in OP)
Apologies, I’m rubbish at reading the OP lol.
Not sure what’s going on there. Have used reflect on many different computers without an issue.
might be right, i will try and see no harm. I can still activate the autocad license, there is a bolt on package to autocad that i cant do so easily though
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you need to transfer/return the licence before cloning or contact autodesk for help. thats the software protection kicking in.
its locked to the hardware id as Mcnumoty2323 said.
Jesus, and people who do it the less legal way (simply use a crack) have no problems like this.
Companies who cause problems for paying users are *****. Software protection is basically malware.
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in part i dont disagree. but flip side is companies still need to make a profite, need to make money to pay people.
there a fine line between irritating paying legit customers and going overboard for those that will never pay for the product and will find a way around i.
there a fine line between irritating paying legit customers and going overboard for those that will never pay for the product and will find a way around i.