C: Clone disks and switch between CMS and UEFI systems CMS vs UEFI comparison for disk cloning and motherboard changes
C: Clone disks and switch between CMS and UEFI systems CMS vs UEFI comparison for disk cloning and motherboard changes
I generally set up Windows in compatibility mode since I can duplicate and save my setup. This way, if a component fails or I need a replacement, I can simply purchase another motherboard and install the drive. However, the UEFI does embed something inside the motherboard, which means it might affect compatibility across different boards. My aim is to use my primary drive with another board when necessary, clone and restore my entire setup on the same or a new drive if the original fails. I haven’t paid much attention to this issue before, but now with the SAM I’m looking into switching to UEFI for better performance in games, using Clonezilla for disk cloning.
1-) No need for anything special. You can set up your Windows as UEFI and clone your drive by switching back to BIOS when required—this isn’t mandatory unless the software demands it. Once finished, just revert your BIOS settings to UEFI mode.
2-) BIOS remains unchanged; the operating system won’t be able to install anything there.