Create a duplicate of your C drive without any security restrictions prior to reinstalling Windows.
Create a duplicate of your C drive without any security restrictions prior to reinstalling Windows.
I need to prepare a backup of your C drive prior to reinstalling Windows because an issue has affected it, preventing the tron script from removing any data that could be accessed via the account you’re using. I’m concerned about recovering files after a game save or other scattered data across folders, and I want to ensure the cloned drive remains accessible without security restrictions. There’s a worry that cloning might limit access if permissions aren’t properly handled, especially since you’re using an admin account on a free version of Macrium Reflect. You mentioned issues with tools like xcopy and the GooglePlay user data file that appears unusually large. I’m looking for a free solution that can clone the drive while removing security constraints so all files are reachable post-clone. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or alternatives.
If I were you, facing an infected drive with unknown malware, I’d simply remove it and avoid using it again. For retrieving files, consider booting from a Linux USB stick—it often bypasses Windows permission issues. Linux usually doesn’t recognize Windows-style file permissions. This should assist you.