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I'm looking for a backup with a good compression tool, can you recommend anything?

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I used to use Acronis True Image it had a good compression try it out also fast encryption.
 

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FreeBooter said:
I used to use Acronis True Image it had a good compression try it out also fast encryption.
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I Love Acronis But never used the compression before

Thanks, man :thumbsup:
 

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There is only one reliable tool: Macrium Reflect.
 

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Firas said:
good compression
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Depends on what you call good. I use normal compression with Macrium. My OS is 75gb. Image is 45 gb. I have never tried the highest compression setting as normal compression is recommended and storage space is not a problem..
 

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Depends on what you call good. I use normal compression with Macrium. My OS is 75gb. Image is 45 gb. I have never tried the highest compression setting as normal compression is recommended and storage space is not a problem..
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yo

That is good enough for me 75 to 45 I call that good
so where is the download Link?

I went to the website and all I see is paid
 

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@Bree post #316 in this thread provided a link and I verified it is still valid. But know that the last free version of Macrium is 8.0 and still works fine. However, if you manually applied the secure boot revocations addressing the Black Lotus bootkit(or whenever MS automatically applies these reocations within the next 6 months or so.), recovery media created with this version will not boot. If you have secure boot turned off, this version of Macrium should work indefinely Latest Macrium Reflect updates

Right now, Macrium 8.1 is one-time pay software and Macrium has released a notice how to make its recovery media work with the secure boot revocations.. Beginning in 2024 Macrium 9 is going to a lease model ($47 a year).

There is other imaging software out there that is still free, but I have no knowledge how (or if) they will address the revocations. Macrium is all I have used for many years and will continue to use it as long as I can. In my cases,I have secure boot tuned off until MS forces me to turn it on.
 

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glasskuter said:
@Bree post #316 in this thread provided a link and I verified it is still valid. But know that the last free version of Macrium is 8.0 and still works fine. However, if you manually applied the secure boot revocations addressing the Black Lotus bootkit(or whenever MS automatically applies these reocations within the next 6 months or so.), recovery media created with this version will not boot. If you have secure boot turned off, this version of Macrium should work indefinely Latest Macrium Reflect updates

Right now, Macrium 8.1 is one-time pay software and Macrium has released a notice how to make its recovery media work with the secure boot revocations.. Beginning in 2024 Macrium 9 is going to a lease model ($47 a year).

There is other imaging software out there that is still free, but I have no knowledge how (or if) they will address the revocations. Macrium is all I have used for many years and will continue to use it as long as I can. In my cases,I have secure boot tuned off until MS forces me to turn it on.
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Thank you Got it

Update It's not working I entered my email hit get my code and ended at this page
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Backup & Recovery for Manufacturing OT | Fast Production System Recovery – Macrium

Reduce unplanned downtime in discrete and process manufacturing with dependable OT backup and recovery. Restore production systems fast across legacy, mixed, and multi‑plant environments.
www.macrium.com www.macrium.com


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Not in the mood anymore for Macrium:(
 

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Firas said:
Thank you Got it

Update It's not working I entered my email hit get my code and ended at this page
www.macrium.com

Backup & Recovery for Manufacturing OT | Fast Production System Recovery – Macrium

Reduce unplanned downtime in discrete and process manufacturing with dependable OT backup and recovery. Restore production systems fast across legacy, mixed, and multi‑plant environments.
www.macrium.com www.macrium.com


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Not in the mood anymore for Macrium:(
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You do not have to register it. Just untick box.
 

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Firas said:
Update It's not working I entered my email hit get my code and ended at this page
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As cereberus says, registration is optional. It is selected by default, but I always un-ticked the box when installing Reflect Free. You gained nothing by registering except getting marketing emails. Reflect is fully functional whether you register or not.
 

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Ok Guys thanks
I will try again :thumbsup:
 

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