backup options other than Macrium?


Bree said:
In Macrium I never use the Scheduler. Once I have set up a backup I make sure the the box to save a Backup Definition is ticked....

View attachment 33322


Then I can manually run the same backup whenever I want from the existing Backup Definition file, either as a Full or Differential backup.

View attachment 33323
Click to expand...
Hi Bree,

Will this work with a flashdrive? It's all I have for now?
Ghot said:
I agree. I don't like scheduled backups either.
I don't even want to make a backup, until I'm sure everything is clean and working properly.

It doesn't get much easier...

View attachment 33326






Macrium Software | Reflect Free Edition


Quickie Macrium picture guide...
Macrium Reflect and Bootable Rescue Media, pictures...


Macrium Reflect User Guide...
https://updates.macrium.com/reflect/v8/user_guide/macrium_reflect_v8.0_user_guide.pdf

Macrium Notes:
1. A full OS image backup will be approx. 1/2 the size of the total "used space" on the C:\ drive.
2. Backing up takes about 75 seconds for every 20GB of "used space" on the C:\ drive. (on my computer)
Click to expand...
Ok Ghot, I'll try this again and thanks so much for the guides.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
    CPU
    3.50 gigahertz AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8433 11
    Memory
    14250 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 22cwa [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n 6CM8221G2Q, May 2018)
    Hard Drives
    2023.75 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Internet Speed
    30 mbps download
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
ChrisTech said:
Why not just create a bootable drive and backup to .ffu file format manually? Decent compression. Can backup to an external drive.
Click to expand...
Way to go - suggest a method that requires a moderate command of text based command lines to an inexperienced person!

Here is why not - inflexible, requires moderate knowledge of command files, difficult to restore to different sized drives, no ability to handle single partitions - need I go on.

FFU is not designed for domestic users - it is more geared to corporate users.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro + others in VHDs
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook 14
    CPU
    I7
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    N/A
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Optane NVME SSD, 1 TB NVME SSD
    PSU
    Yep, got one
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wired
    Internet Speed
    72 Mb/s :-(
    Browser
    Edge mostly
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0
Ok, I have no external backup method, only a 128 gb flashdrive. Is that big enough?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
    CPU
    3.50 gigahertz AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8433 11
    Memory
    14250 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 22cwa [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n 6CM8221G2Q, May 2018)
    Hard Drives
    2023.75 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Internet Speed
    30 mbps download
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 22631.3447
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Digital Storm Velox
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-10940X
    Motherboard
    MSI X299 PRO (Intel X299 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices)
    Memory
    128 GB DDR4 3200 MHz Corsair Vengance LPX
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Black
    Sound Card
    Integrated Motherboard Audio-Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    CORSAIR XENEON 32QHD
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    2 Samsung 980 Pro NVME 2TB
    1x Storage (6TB Western Digital
    PSU
    Corsair / EVGA / Thermaltake (Modular) (80 Plus Gold)
    Case
    VELOX
    Cooling
    H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
    Keyboard
    Corsair K63 Wireless
    Mouse
    Corsair NIGHTSWORD RGB
    Internet Speed
    1000Gb's Down-20 Up
    Browser
    Firefox 125.0.2
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Cyber power CP1350AVRLCD -UPS
    NVIDIA 552.22 Driver
  • Operating System
    Arch Linux
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel NUC13ANHi3
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 1315u
    Motherboard
    NUC13AN
    Memory
    64GB GSKILL DDR4 3200
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel On Board
    Sound Card
    Intel on Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 2419HGCF
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial M2NVME
    PSU
    External 90 Watt
    Case
    NUC Tall
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Razer
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    1GB
    Browser
    Slimjet 43.0.1.0
    Other Info
    quiet & fast
cereberus said:
Way to go - suggest a method that requires a moderate command of text based command lines to an inexperienced person!

Here is why not - inflexible, requires moderate knowledge of command files, difficult to restore to different sized drives, no ability to handle single partitions - need I go on.

FFU is not designed for domestic users - it is more geared to corporate users.
Click to expand...
You got that right, I am freaking lost here. I was just running on borrowed time in the last 30 years using PCs and not backing anything up, never even tried any software for that. Now I'm 69 years old, and that includes my brain.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
    CPU
    3.50 gigahertz AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8433 11
    Memory
    14250 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 22cwa [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n 6CM8221G2Q, May 2018)
    Hard Drives
    2023.75 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Internet Speed
    30 mbps download
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
    CPU
    3.50 gigahertz AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8433 11
    Memory
    14250 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 22cwa [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n 6CM8221G2Q, May 2018)
    Hard Drives
    2023.75 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Internet Speed
    30 mbps download
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
ChrisTech said:
Why not just create a bootable drive and backup to .ffu file format manually? Decent compression. Can backup to an external drive.
Click to expand...
I appreciate you trying to help, no worries :) I've got the flashdrive and I'll use that :wink:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
    CPU
    3.50 gigahertz AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8433 11
    Memory
    14250 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 22cwa [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n 6CM8221G2Q, May 2018)
    Hard Drives
    2023.75 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Internet Speed
    30 mbps download
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Goldengirl52 said:
Ok, I have no external backup method, only a 128 gb flashdrive. Is that big enough?
Click to expand...


Open File Explorer, and right click your C:\ drive and choose: Properties
We need to know how much "used space" there is.

As I mentioned above... the backups will be about 1/2 the size of the used space on the C:\ drive.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦22631.3447 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 4702)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Internet Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
  • Operating System
    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 13 years?
fixer said:
No need to. Once you have ticked the drives/partitions you want included you can skip Next completely and just hit Finish. Nothing could be easier.
Click to expand...
Oh Lord, this is the best one I see so far, LOL!! I can do this, I think. Macrium has a way of popping up windows that totally are way over my head. I'll go look and see if I can get this done now @fixer
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
    CPU
    3.50 gigahertz AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8433 11
    Memory
    14250 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 22cwa [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n 6CM8221G2Q, May 2018)
    Hard Drives
    2023.75 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Internet Speed
    30 mbps download
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Ok I skipped everything after Destination Folder so hopefully, I'll see the backup file on my Flashdrive when it's done :wink:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
    CPU
    3.50 gigahertz AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8433 11
    Memory
    14250 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 22cwa [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n 6CM8221G2Q, May 2018)
    Hard Drives
    2023.75 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Internet Speed
    30 mbps download
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Ghot said:
Open File Explorer, and right click your C:\ drive and choose: Properties
We need to know how much "used space" there is.

As I mentioned above... the backups will be about 1/2 the size of the used space on the C:\ drive.
Click to expand...
I love this place everyone gets at least 3 answers to their question. :cool:
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 22631.3447
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Digital Storm Velox
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-10940X
    Motherboard
    MSI X299 PRO (Intel X299 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices)
    Memory
    128 GB DDR4 3200 MHz Corsair Vengance LPX
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Black
    Sound Card
    Integrated Motherboard Audio-Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    CORSAIR XENEON 32QHD
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    2 Samsung 980 Pro NVME 2TB
    1x Storage (6TB Western Digital
    PSU
    Corsair / EVGA / Thermaltake (Modular) (80 Plus Gold)
    Case
    VELOX
    Cooling
    H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
    Keyboard
    Corsair K63 Wireless
    Mouse
    Corsair NIGHTSWORD RGB
    Internet Speed
    1000Gb's Down-20 Up
    Browser
    Firefox 125.0.2
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Cyber power CP1350AVRLCD -UPS
    NVIDIA 552.22 Driver
  • Operating System
    Arch Linux
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel NUC13ANHi3
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 1315u
    Motherboard
    NUC13AN
    Memory
    64GB GSKILL DDR4 3200
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel On Board
    Sound Card
    Intel on Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 2419HGCF
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial M2NVME
    PSU
    External 90 Watt
    Case
    NUC Tall
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Razer
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    1GB
    Browser
    Slimjet 43.0.1.0
    Other Info
    quiet & fast
I think I got brain overload, and I really did learn my lesson the hard way, that is, not backing up my PC. Eventually I'll get an external HDD. I had that, plus a new SSD on my PC, tons of space to keep backups on the HDD. I'm taking the PC down to have the shop that's here in town look at it and give me an estimate. Even after a clean install of Windows 10, used Rufus to get the ISO file to the flashdrive, all went well. The the BSOD showed up and it kept freezing even after that. We (a great guy from HP Forum support) worked with me for 2 days).

So after it failed again, I put it away, lol until I can have it checked. I know I'll feel a lot safer once I am familiar with backing up. Thanks to everyone's input (and patience) here :wink:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
    CPU
    3.50 gigahertz AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8433 11
    Memory
    14250 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 22cwa [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n 6CM8221G2Q, May 2018)
    Hard Drives
    2023.75 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Internet Speed
    30 mbps download
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Back in the good old days. When things... just worked. :)



Image1.png


If I could make this work for you on Windows 10/11, I would do it in a heartbeat.
Best backup software I've ever seen. :-)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦22631.3447 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 4702)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Internet Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
  • Operating System
    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 13 years?
@Goldengirl52
You might like AOMEI Backupper... better.

Check the pics, here...

How to Create System Backup in Windows Easily

Creating a system backup is the process of making an exact copy of system drive including the OS, drivers, configuration settings, and system files, etc.
www.ubackup.com www.ubackup.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦22631.3447 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 4702)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Internet Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
  • Operating System
    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 13 years?
Ghot said:
I agree. I don't like scheduled backups either.
I don't even want to make a backup, until I'm sure everything is clean and working properly.

It doesn't get much easier...

View attachment 33326






Macrium Software | Reflect Free Edition


Quickie Macrium picture guide...
Macrium Reflect and Bootable Rescue Media, pictures...


Macrium Reflect User Guide...
https://updates.macrium.com/reflect/v8/user_guide/macrium_reflect_v8.0_user_guide.pdf

Macrium Notes:
1. A full OS image backup will be approx. 1/2 the size of the total "used space" on the C:\ drive.
2. Backing up takes about 75 seconds (on my computer), for every 20GB of "used space" on the C:\ drive.
Click to expand...
This is excellent, especially the images, I admit I had a hard time keeping up with the replies, but there is a lot of valuable info here for a newbie like me at backing up with Macrium :wink: Thanks again
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
    CPU
    3.50 gigahertz AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8433 11
    Memory
    14250 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 22cwa [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n 6CM8221G2Q, May 2018)
    Hard Drives
    2023.75 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Internet Speed
    30 mbps download
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I'll take a look @Ghot. It's sounds simple, for someone like me, but if Macrium works on this backup I'm doing today, then probably stick with it, for now atleast :wink:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop 690-00xx
    CPU
    3.50 gigahertz AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8433 11
    Memory
    14250 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon(TM) Vega 8 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 22cwa [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n 6CM8221G2Q, May 2018)
    Hard Drives
    2023.75 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Internet Speed
    30 mbps download
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Goldengirl52 said:
Ok I skipped everything after Destination Folder so hopefully, I'll see the backup file on my Flashdrive when it's done :wink:
Click to expand...
Should work just fine but would you know how to restore it should the need arise? You need a small bootable flash drive which you create within Reflect. You can't use the flash drive with the backup on it.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lafite 14
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    16Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PC Specialist
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Incompatible device, upgraded to Win 11
I personally use Aomei Backupper, I use the Pro version as I still deal with the occasional client backup and Aomei is on the list of acceptable options.

The backupper has a wide set of options and is relatively simple to get used to - may be worth a look for your needs

Free Personal Backup Software for PC/iPhone/iPad/iPod - AOMEI

AOMEI Backupper, AOMEI MBackupper, AOMEI OneKey Recovery for home users are designed to make personal data backup and transfer easy and fast.
www.ubackup.com www.ubackup.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release Preview] [Win11 PRO HighEnd MUP-00005 DD]
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Scan 3XS to my design
    CPU
    AMD RYZEN 9 7950X OEM
    Motherboard
    *3XS*ASUS TUF B650 PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    64GB [2x32GB Corsair Vengeance 560 AMD DDR5]
    Graphics Card(s)
    3XS* ASUS DUAL RTX 4060 OC 8G
    Sound Card
    On motherboard Feeding SPDiF 5.1 system [plus local sound to each monitor]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    3XS Samsung 980Pro 2TB M.2 PCIe4 4 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 8TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    3XS Corsair RM850x 850w Fully Modular
    Case
    FDesign Define 7 XL BK TGL Case - Black
    Cooling
    3XS iCUE H150i ELITE Liquid Cool, Quiet Case fans
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitec MX Keys + K830 [Depending on where I'm Sat]
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitec - MX Master 3S +
    Internet Speed
    950 MB Down 55 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security [Latest]
    Other Info
    Also run...
    Dell XPS 17 Laptop
    HP Laptop 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64 HP 15.2"
    Nexus 7 Android tablet [x2]
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview 10.2 Tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Samsung S9 Plus Smartphone
    Wacom Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom ExpressKey Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest release]
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 17 9700
    CPU
    i7 10750H
    Motherboard
    Stock
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Stock Intel + GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    Stock 4 speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Stock 17" + 32" 4K 3840 x 2160 HDR-10
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400 HDR touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock Aluminium / Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock + 2 fan cooling pad
    Mouse
    Stock Trackpad +Logi Mx Master 3 or MX Ergo Trackball
    Keyboard
    Stock Illuminated + Logi - MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    950 MB Down 55 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security 2021
    Other Info
    Also use an Adjustable Support for Laptop and Adjustable stand for monitor
Goldengirl52 said:
I'll take a look @Ghot. It's sounds simple, for someone like me, but if Macrium works on this backup I'm doing today, then probably stick with it, for now atleast :wink:
Click to expand...



They both do the same job, pretty much.
AOMEI, just has a whole lot fewer buttons. :)



Back in my day.png
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦22631.3447 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 4702)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Internet Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
  • Operating System
    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 13 years?
@Ghot
One feature I like with the Pro Backupper is the automatic sync on attachment for external drives. saves an awful lot of work when I've been away on a job
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release Preview] [Win11 PRO HighEnd MUP-00005 DD]
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Scan 3XS to my design
    CPU
    AMD RYZEN 9 7950X OEM
    Motherboard
    *3XS*ASUS TUF B650 PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    64GB [2x32GB Corsair Vengeance 560 AMD DDR5]
    Graphics Card(s)
    3XS* ASUS DUAL RTX 4060 OC 8G
    Sound Card
    On motherboard Feeding SPDiF 5.1 system [plus local sound to each monitor]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    3XS Samsung 980Pro 2TB M.2 PCIe4 4 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 8TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    3XS Corsair RM850x 850w Fully Modular
    Case
    FDesign Define 7 XL BK TGL Case - Black
    Cooling
    3XS iCUE H150i ELITE Liquid Cool, Quiet Case fans
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitec MX Keys + K830 [Depending on where I'm Sat]
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitec - MX Master 3S +
    Internet Speed
    950 MB Down 55 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security [Latest]
    Other Info
    Also run...
    Dell XPS 17 Laptop
    HP Laptop 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64 HP 15.2"
    Nexus 7 Android tablet [x2]
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview 10.2 Tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Samsung S9 Plus Smartphone
    Wacom Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom ExpressKey Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest release]
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 17 9700
    CPU
    i7 10750H
    Motherboard
    Stock
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Stock Intel + GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    Stock 4 speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Stock 17" + 32" 4K 3840 x 2160 HDR-10
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400 HDR touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock Aluminium / Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock + 2 fan cooling pad
    Mouse
    Stock Trackpad +Logi Mx Master 3 or MX Ergo Trackball
    Keyboard
    Stock Illuminated + Logi - MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    950 MB Down 55 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security 2021
    Other Info
    Also use an Adjustable Support for Laptop and Adjustable stand for monitor
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Can I clone System drive A to a partition on Backup drive B, then clone from the Backup partition back to System drive A?
2
Replies
26
Views
701
BothHands
B
Macrium has let me down... but was it my fault?
Replies
9
Views
689
Ghot
Ghot
Macrium Reflect v8.1 and Hasleo Backup Suite Backup and Restore Speeds
Replies
2
Views
722
Keith Weisshar
K
Macrium Reflect Free Still Works (For Now)
Replies
19
Views
2K
Froggie
Froggie
Selected Files Backup to OneDrive
2
Replies
24
Views
434
antspants
antspants

Latest Support Threads

Latest Tutorials

Back
Top Bottom