The client was slow and resource intensive. ConsĬumbersome installation: The program installs through a download client and requires a very large download to complete. The imaging process greatly reduces the space required for a backup. No problems were detected, and everything was restored properly when the backup was created.Ĭloning and imaging: You can use the software to either clone or image your hard drive. Restoration functionality: Restoring from a Macrium Reflect backup worked flawlessly. However, the scheduling feature allows you to schedule a backup for the middle of the night or some other time when you don't need the machine for other reasons. It is not really the sort of thing that you want to have happening while you're trying to use the computer.
Scheduling feature: Creating a backup is a resource-intensive and time-consuming process. Macrium is easy to understand, even for someone who hasn't used backup software before. In addition, many of the programs that allow you to perform this task seem overly complex. Prosīeginner accessible interface: Creating backups is something that is often overlooked by a new computer user. For a free program, you get incredibly powerful software that allows you to create effective backups. Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.Macrium Reflect Free Edition allows you to back up your entire computer and schedule backups. Security and major bug patches will be provided until 1 January 2024, but there are no planned feature changes or non-security-related updates following this update. Macrium Reflect Free Edition is being retired. Then, you will need to uncheck register this installation of Macrium Reflect. During installation, you need to check personal use > and agree to use the software only for personal, non-commercial purposes. Version History for Macrium Reflect FREE Edition: Enable, Disable, Manage, Delete or Create a System Restore Point.How to Delete Some or All System Restore Points on Windows 10 & 11.How to Reinstall Windows 10/11 Without Losing Your Files.How to Reset or Reinstall Windows 10/11 Using the Cloud.HTML log reports are generated and can be viewed using Reflect's built-in browser. Full logging of all backup operations.Automatic disk space management for local/remote hard drives.Automatic incremental/differential images.Includes VBScript integration and a VBScript generator for unparalleled control of the backup process.Save your backup definitions as XML files and execute them with a single click from your desktop.Windows PE 2.1 rescue CD with Windows boot menu.AES 256-bit encryption for ultimate security.Password-protect images to prevent unauthorized access.Three compression levels can be selected to optimize file size and speed.System files such as 'pagefile.sys' and 'hiberfil.sys' are not included in the image.Images (Backup files) can be separately verified or automatically verified before restoration. A special driver ensures that the disk image represents an exact point in time and will not be affected by disk access that may occur during the backup process. Disk image can be created whilst Windows is in use.Backup files can be saved to local or network drives or optical storage (CD, DVD).Track 0 (The Master Boot Record) is saved with all backups.A hard disk upgrade can easily be performed by increasing the partition to fill the new disk. i.e., a logical partition can be restored as a bootable primary partition Restore a partition to a different type.Create a single backup file of one or many partitions.Create a single backup file of a complete hard disk.Restore specific files or the entire backup.Password protect backups to prevent unauthorized access.Supports Incremental and Differential backups.Optionally exclude system and hidden files.pst files) are backed up even when locked! Files in use by Windows (such as Outlook.Browse the backup file as a virtual FAT32 hard drive in Windows Explorer.Include and exclude filter ensures that you only backup relevant files.Create a single backup file of one or more folders on your hard disk.
Using this image, you can restore the entire disk, partition, or individual files and folders in the event of a partial or complete system loss. With Macrium Reflect Free Edition, you'll be able to easily make an accurate and reliable image of your HDD or individual partitions.