R-Drive Image

R-Drive Image is a computer program that helps you make exact copies of your computer's hard drives. This process is called disk cloning. It's like taking a snapshot of everything on your hard drive at a certain moment. This program was created by a company called R-Tools Technology Inc..

What is Disk Cloning?

Disk cloning means making a perfect copy of a hard drive or a part of it. This copy includes all your files, programs, and even the operating system. People use disk cloning to back up their computers. If something goes wrong with the original hard drive, they can use the copy to restore everything. It's also useful when you want to move all your data to a new computer or a bigger hard drive.

How R-Drive Image Saves Files

When R-Drive Image makes a copy of your hard drive, it saves it as a special file. These files usually end with ".arc". This is a unique way the program stores its copies. It's like a secret code that only R-Drive Image understands best. This means other programs might not be able to open these ".arc" files easily.

Where R-Drive Image Works

R-Drive Image is mainly designed for computers that use the Microsoft Windows operating system. However, it can also run from a special disc called a Live CD. A Live CD lets you start your computer from the disc itself, without needing Windows to be working. This is very helpful if your computer's main system is having problems. It means the program can work on most standard computers.