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Getting Started
01 Download & Install
- 1. Download from Downloads
- 2. Run the installer
- 3. Launch YoinkIt (GUI or CLI)
02 Insert USB Drive
- • Insert your USB drive
- • YoinkIt automatically detects it
03 Choose Operation
- • Clone - Copy entire drive
- • Backup - Create image file
- • Restore - Write image to drive
04 Execute
- 1. Review the operation
- 2. Confirm the target drive
- 3. Click Start
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Features
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CLI + GUI
Use the graphical interface for quick tasks, or the powerful CLI for scripting and automation. Both share the same underlying engine.
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ProxMox Workflows
Perfect for creating bootable USB drives for ProxMox installations. Clone, backup, and restore VM images with ease.
Batch Operations
Clone to multiple drives simultaneously. Perfect for deployment scenarios.
USB Safety
Confirmation prompts and drive verification prevent accidental data loss.
Fast Transfers
Optimized for USB 3.0+ speeds. See real-time progress and transfer rates.
Image Compression
Save space with compressed backup images. Restore at full speed.
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CLI Usage
# List available drives
yoinkit list
yoinkit list
# Clone drive to image
yoinkit backup E: backup.img
yoinkit backup E: backup.img
# Restore image to drive
yoinkit restore backup.img E:
yoinkit restore backup.img E:
# Clone drive to drive
yoinkit clone E: F:
yoinkit clone E: F:
Safety First
All destructive operations require confirmation. Use --yes flag to skip prompts in scripts (use with caution).
Q
FAQ
Is YoinkIt free? ▼
Yes, completely free for personal and commercial use.
Can I use it for bootable drives? ▼
Yes! YoinkIt creates exact byte-for-byte copies, preserving bootable partitions and boot records.
Does it work with external hard drives? ▼
YoinkIt works with any removable storage device that Windows recognizes, including external HDDs and SSDs.
System Requirements
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Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
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USB port
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Admin rights (for raw disk access)