Originally Posted by Richard W
So just to practice being an arse.....

It's ok to say you need to make a proper image of the drive in "my" MC200 but not to discuss cloning. Perhaps we might clarify what's advisable and what's legal and what's easily done by an enthusiastic amateur.

This was why I asked the question. What are Ian and Russ advising and how do you legitimately do it?
Richard, the board rules are clear ... Ian's comments whilst arguably 'sensible' are in the view of the moderators quite close to breaking the board rules ... Russ's follow-up reply is even closer ... right up against the wire. I suggest they both know this given the way the posts were carefully composed.

I decided to let them stand but did post a fare-warning about the board rules.
Most HHkers would take the hint and if they wished continue the conversation out of the public form.

Hard drives fail ...
- User should make backups of their audio files.
- Meridian / dealer will replace failed drive (with OS & Sooloos installed) inside unit (for an agreed fee)
- Having an image clone is not required if one follows this route.

Let me be very clear ... continuation on this 'cloning discussion' will result in all these posts being removed.

Regards,
Carl (Forum Administrator)

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