Sometimes during the cloning process, Apricorn EZ GIG IV hangs for several hours. And, searching on the internet, we know the destination drive sometimes fails to boot after the cloning. Hence, it is necessary for you to find the best EZ GIG IV alternative to help you if EZ GIG IV fails. Best Apricorn EZ GIG IV Alternative that Helps Disk Cloning. EaseUS free backup software is the best EZ Gig IV cloning software alternative when EZ Gig IV clone failed, stuck, freezes or not recognizing the drive. Download and try it to clone a hard disk in Windows 10/8/7 and all the other previous versions for backup, hard drive upgrade or system & data transfer with ease.
I have a new SanDisk Ultra II 447GB drive that I'm trying to clone on a Toshiba laptop. The SD Dashboard installs and recognizes the disk, the Windows Disk Manager has recognized and I've been able to format the disk. I have a USB3.0 SATA HDD/SSD cable from StarTech.com and I'm trying to clone my installed HDD of the same size to the new SSD connected via the USB cable.
I've tried Apricorn EZ Gig IV with Data Select (which was used successfully 3 weeks ago by colleagues doing the same thing) and Acronis WD provided via the Dashboard link, both of which indicate that no SSD can be found. I've tried via direct connection to the laptop and via a docking station. No difference, drive not recognized. I am able to copy files to/from the drive, so I don't suspect a device issue.
![Apricorn Apricorn](/uploads/1/2/5/4/125499613/457122299.jpg)
![Dell Dell](/uploads/1/2/5/4/125499613/405048189.gif)
A colleague was able to initiate cloning on another laptop with this drive and cable using an old (2010) licensed version of Acronis True Image.
EZGiG® tines can be individually replaced in Seconds!