Solved Macrium Reflect for new PC instead of Acronis


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pebuilder

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Hi,

I have another PC Win 10 that I have been using Acronis True Image 2019 for whole disk, partition and folder backups for quite a while.

Unfortunately Acronis is starting to be become bloated with add-ons that I don't want/need.

So I am looking for an alternative solution for a new PC that will be arriving soon. The backups I want to do are:
- whole disk image backup (ie C: drive) on a weekly timeframe
- partition image backups for other drives on a weekly timeframe
- folder(s) backups on a scheduled timeframe

Been looking at Macrium Reflect Home as a possible replacement, so would like to hear feedback on this product in relation to what I want to achieve please

Thanks
Peter
 

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Windows 11 Proi7-12700K64GbGeforce RTX 3050
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
i7-12700K
Motherboard
Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4
Memory
64Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce RTX 3050
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S* 32"
Screen Resolution
4K
PSU
650w Gold
Case
Thermaltake
You'll get no dissenting views about Macrium on here, most use it including me. I switched from Acronis and never looked back. It does exactly what it says on the tin
 

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Windows 11 Pro Beta, 11 Dev, W11 CanaryAMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX32GBNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 8GB GDDR6
OS
Windows 11 Pro Beta, 11 Dev, W11 Canary
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R6
CPU
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
Memory
32GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 8GB GDDR6
Hard Drives
1 x Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
1 x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB
You will various opinions, but it seems to me that Macrium Reflect seems to have more fans than anything else here.

First, it's a solid, well made program. Also, it has a feature set that just can't be beat (for the paid version). Finally, Macrium reflect is quick about addressing any issue that may come up.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)Intel i7-14650HX32 GBNo GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    OS
    Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic Matrix M5
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)Intel i7-1255U16 GBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    4 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging Using an Anker 160W Charger
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
Ok thanks for the feedback I will give it a go
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Proi7-12700K64GbGeforce RTX 3050
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
i7-12700K
Motherboard
Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4
Memory
64Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce RTX 3050
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S* 32"
Screen Resolution
4K
PSU
650w Gold
Case
Thermaltake
pebuilder said:
Ok thanks for the feedback I will give it a go
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It is a great tool but it does not have file and folder backup in free version.
 

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Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ16 GB solderedIntegrated Intel Iris XE
OS
Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS Zenbook 14
CPU
I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
Motherboard
Yep, Laptop has one.
Memory
16 GB soldered
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel Iris XE
Sound Card
Realtek built in
Monitor(s) Displays
laptop OLED screen
Screen Resolution
2880x1800 touchscreen
Hard Drives
1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
PSU
Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
Case
Yep, got one
Cooling
Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
Keyboard
Built in UK keybd
Mouse
Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
Internet Speed
900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

Macrium Reflect Home V8
Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
I like so many before me walked away from Acronis and have been using Macrium for quite a while now. If you're like me you'll end up buying it.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 ProRyzen 9 9950X3D64g DDR5 6000Water Cooled EVGA 3080TI Hybrid
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home Made
CPU
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Motherboard
MSI 870E Tomahawk WIFI
Memory
64g DDR5 6000
Graphics Card(s)
Water Cooled EVGA 3080TI Hybrid
Sound Card
Main Board
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 27 G7 QHD - Acer Predator 27 QHD
Screen Resolution
QHD
Hard Drives
4TB Samsung 9100 pro
4TB Samsung 990 Evo plus
2TB Nvme Samsung 980 Pro
2TB SATA Crucial MX500
PSU
Seasonic 1300 Platinum
Case
Fractal Meshify 2xl
Cooling
MSI Core Liquid 360 aio cooler
Keyboard
Corsair K95
Mouse
Logitech G502X
Internet Speed
1gig Fiber
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Norton 360
I need the file/folder backup function so I will probably buy the home version
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Proi7-12700K64GbGeforce RTX 3050
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
i7-12700K
Motherboard
Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4
Memory
64Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce RTX 3050
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S* 32"
Screen Resolution
4K
PSU
650w Gold
Case
Thermaltake
I have the commercial (paid) version of Reflect 8.0 Home; I do both image and folder backups. If I had to say something negative about the product, the interface isn't always intuitive, but once you set it up you can pretty much forget about it.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 Professional 25H2Intel Core i9 11900K64GBNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
OS
Windows 11 Professional 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Digital Storm VELOX
CPU
Intel Core i9 11900K
Motherboard
ASUS PRIME Z590-P
Memory
64GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Sound Card
Realtek onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer R221Q 21.5"
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
2 x Samsung SSD 990 EVO Plus (1 TB)
2 x Seagate ST4000NE001 (4 TB)
PSU
None
Case
VELOX
Cooling
Cooler Master
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Kensington trackball
Browser
Firefox, Chrome
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes
pebuilder said:
I need the file/folder backup function so I will probably buy the home version
Click to expand...
It is 20% off at moment.

Its greatest feature is Rapid Delta Restore. If you restore image where not too much has changed, it restores by difference and is really fast.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ16 GB solderedIntegrated Intel Iris XE
OS
Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS Zenbook 14
CPU
I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
Motherboard
Yep, Laptop has one.
Memory
16 GB soldered
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel Iris XE
Sound Card
Realtek built in
Monitor(s) Displays
laptop OLED screen
Screen Resolution
2880x1800 touchscreen
Hard Drives
1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
PSU
Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
Case
Yep, got one
Cooling
Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
Keyboard
Built in UK keybd
Mouse
Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
Internet Speed
900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

Macrium Reflect Home V8
Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
Paid version of Macrium 100%.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (RP channel)AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core64GB Corsair Titanium 6000/CL30MSI Suprim 5080 SOC
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (RP channel)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core
Motherboard
MEG X870E Godlike
Memory
64GB Corsair Titanium 6000/CL30
Graphics Card(s)
MSI Suprim 5080 SOC
Sound Card
Soundblaster AE-9
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q
Screen Resolution
3840x2160
Hard Drives
Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB (gen 5 x4, system drive/games)
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
Samsung 870 Evo 4TB
Samsung 870 Evo 2TB
Samsung T9 4TB
PSU
Seasonic PX-2200
Case
Bequiet! Dark Base Pro 901
Cooling
Noctua NH-D15S Chromax black
Keyboard
Logitech G915 X (wired)
Mouse
Logitech G903 with PowerPlay charger
Internet Speed
900Mb/sec
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Antivirus
Windows Defender
I have had new PC and Macrium Reflect Home for a week now and it is so fast and does the job perfectly
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Proi7-12700K64GbGeforce RTX 3050
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
i7-12700K
Motherboard
Z690M Aorus Elite AX DDR4
Memory
64Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce RTX 3050
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S* 32"
Screen Resolution
4K
PSU
650w Gold
Case
Thermaltake
pebuilder said:
I have had new PC and Macrium Reflect Home for a week now and it is so fast and does the job perfectly
Click to expand...
That's great to hear. Macrium is an application that i purchased as well. No regrets about the purchase price. I bought the 4 pack for home use.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel Core i5-8279u32GB DDR4 2666MhzIntel Iris Plus 655
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink SEI8
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8279u
    Motherboard
    AZW SEI
    Memory
    32GB DDR4 2666Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Iris Plus 655
    Sound Card
    Intel SST
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus ProArt PA278QV
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    512GB NVMe
    PSU
    NA
    Case
    NA
    Cooling
    NA
    Keyboard
    NA
    Mouse
    NA
    Internet Speed
    500/50
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Mini PC used for testing Windows 11.

  • At a glance

    Windows 10 ProRyzen 9 5900x64GB DDR4-3600EVGA GeForce 3080 FT3 Ultra
    Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5900x
    Motherboard
    Asus Rog Strix X570-E Gaming
    Memory
    64GB DDR4-3600
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GeForce 3080 FT3 Ultra
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ. ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV 27” WQHD
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2TB WD SN850 PCI-E Gen 4 NVMe
    2TB Sandisk Ultra 2.5" SATA SSD
    PSU
    Seasonic Focus 850
    Case
    Fractal Meshify S2 in White
    Cooling
    Dark Rock Pro CPU cooler, 3 x 140mm case fans
    Keyboard
    Corsiar K65 RGB Lux
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    500/50
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Defender.
pparks1 said:
That's great to hear. Macrium is an application that i purchased as well. No regrets about the purchase price. I bought the 4 pack for home use.
Click to expand...
I did the same thing. Worth every penny for high quality software!
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)Intel i7-14650HX32 GBNo GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    OS
    Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic Matrix M5
    CPU
    Intel i7-14650HX
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    No GPU - Built-in Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Varies as machine will often be moved to locations with different monitors
    Screen Resolution
    Varies
    Hard Drives
    1 x 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    120W Power Brick
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 Max RGB Magnetic Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1 Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)Intel i7-1255U16 GBIntel Iris Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Win11 Pro 26H2 (Release Preview)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
    CPU
    Intel i7-1255U
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3-inch IPS Display
    Screen Resolution
    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
    Hard Drives
    4 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
    PSU
    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging Using an Anker 160W Charger
    Keyboard
    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
    Mouse
    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    1Gb Up / 1Gb Down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
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