Poll on Backup software


Which imaging program do you use for backups?

  • Total voters
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Macrium home for years, never failed a restore (probably more than 100), and Veeam Agent free as a backup to Macrium (my peace of mind although I cannot imagine Macrium failing. There is however another program as reliable as Reflect which I used 15 years ago, but it was/is even more expensive namely StorageCraft ShadowProtect (about $100 for a home license).
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 PRO 25H2i7 12700H 4.7 GHz16 GB, DDR5, 4800NVIDIA GeFORCE RTX 3050 Ti 4 GB GDDR6 45W - I...
    OS
    Windows 11 PRO 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 15 9520
    CPU
    i7 12700H 4.7 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell 0YD3W1
    Memory
    16 GB, DDR5, 4800
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeFORCE RTX 3050 Ti 4 GB GDDR6 45W - INTEL IRIS Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek and NVIDIA WDM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6"
    Screen Resolution
    3840X2400 @ 60 Hz ANTIREFLECT 500 nit infinity edge
    Hard Drives
    1 TB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD
    PSU
    Dell
    Case
    Standard case
    Cooling
    Laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Standard
    Mouse
    LOGITECH G304
    Internet Speed
    DOWN 94.75 Mbps up 94.83 Mbps
    Browser
    CHROME
    Antivirus
    MICROSOFT DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Imaging program: Macrium Reflect X Home , and Hasleo Backup Suite
    Google Chrome
    Browser content filter: uBlock Origin and SpywareBlaster
    Heavy programs in use: Photoshop 2025 Beta

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Home 24H2i7 3630QM @ 2.40 GHz8 GB dual DDR3Intel HD graphics 4000 and ATI AMD Radeon HD ...
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung series 7 CHRONOS 15" NT770Z5E-S78
    CPU
    i7 3630QM @ 2.40 GHz
    Motherboard
    Samsung NT770Z5E-S78
    Memory
    8 GB dual DDR3
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel HD graphics 4000 and ATI AMD Radeon HD 8800
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 500 GB
    PSU
    Samsung
    Case
    standard
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Standard
    Mouse
    Logitech M221
    Internet Speed
    96 down 97 up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    MS Defender
    Other Info
    Imaging program: Macrium Reflect free edition
    Browser content filter: uBlock Origin
Is there a plant based image tool for vegans?
 

My Computer My Computer

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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)

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win 11 ProAMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U24GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Comput...
    OS
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U
    Motherboard
    M1605YA
    Memory
    24GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Computer Inc)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1200@60Hz) - P1 PLUS (1920x1080@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1200
    Hard Drives
    953GB Western Digital WD
    PSU
    45 Watts
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth.
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender

  • At a glance

    Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHzNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACER NITRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
callisto said:
Macrium home for years, never failed a restore (probably more than 100), and Veeam Agent free as a backup to Macrium (my peace of mind although I cannot imagine Macrium failing. There is however another program as reliable as Reflect which I used 15 years ago, but it was/is even more expensive namely StorageCraft ShadowProtect (about $100 for a home license).
Click to expand...
Welcome to the forum, callisto.
Yes, Macrium Reflect is very reliable. You'll find a lot of users on here.
 

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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel Core i9-10900XCorsair 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) CMW64GX4M4C3000C15 ...GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Super Mini ITX 6 GB OC
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Stigg's Build
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-10900X
    Motherboard
    GIGABYTE X299X DESIGNARE 10G
    Memory
    Corsair 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) CMW64GX4M4C3000C15 Vengeance RGB Pro 3000Mhz DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 Super Mini ITX 6 GB OC
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 27" FHD LED FreeSync Gaming Monitor (LS27F350FHEXXY)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Pro Series 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
    Western Digital Red Pro WD8003FFBX-68B9AN0 8 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA-III
    Western Digital Red Pro WD8003FFBX-68B9AN0 8 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA-III
    PSU
    Corsair HX1200 1200W 80 Plus Platinum
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7 Black Solid Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black
    Keyboard
    Razer Ornata V2
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Essential
    Internet Speed
    FTTN 100Mbps / 40Mbps
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    N/A
    Other Info
    Logitech BRIO 4k Ultra HD USB-C Webcam

  • At a glance

    Windows 10 ProCore i7-8750HSK Hynix 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) HMA82GS6CJR8N-VK 1...NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
    Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GM501GS
    CPU
    Core i7-8750H
    Motherboard
    Zephyrus M GM501GS
    Memory
    SK Hynix 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) HMA82GS6CJR8N-VK 16 GB DDR4-2666 DDR4 SDRAM
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC294
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AU Optronics B156HAN07.1 [15.6" LCD]
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung MZVKW512HMJP-00000 512 GB, PCI-E 3.0 x4
    Samsung SSD 860 QVO 4TB 4 TB, SATA-III
    PSU
    N/A
    Case
    N/A
    Cooling
    N/A
    Keyboard
    PC/AT Enhanced PS2 Keyboard (101/102-Key)
    Mouse
    Razer DeathAdder Essential
    Internet Speed
    FTTN 100Mbps / 40Mbps
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    N/A
    Other Info
    USB2.0 HD UVC Webcam
Stigg said:
Welcome to the forum, callisto.
Yes, Macrium Reflect is very reliable. You'll find a lot of users on here.
Click to expand...
Thank you Stigg! It is definitely a nice feeling being here...
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 PRO 25H2i7 12700H 4.7 GHz16 GB, DDR5, 4800NVIDIA GeFORCE RTX 3050 Ti 4 GB GDDR6 45W - I...
    OS
    Windows 11 PRO 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 15 9520
    CPU
    i7 12700H 4.7 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell 0YD3W1
    Memory
    16 GB, DDR5, 4800
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeFORCE RTX 3050 Ti 4 GB GDDR6 45W - INTEL IRIS Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek and NVIDIA WDM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6"
    Screen Resolution
    3840X2400 @ 60 Hz ANTIREFLECT 500 nit infinity edge
    Hard Drives
    1 TB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD
    PSU
    Dell
    Case
    Standard case
    Cooling
    Laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Standard
    Mouse
    LOGITECH G304
    Internet Speed
    DOWN 94.75 Mbps up 94.83 Mbps
    Browser
    CHROME
    Antivirus
    MICROSOFT DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Imaging program: Macrium Reflect X Home , and Hasleo Backup Suite
    Google Chrome
    Browser content filter: uBlock Origin and SpywareBlaster
    Heavy programs in use: Photoshop 2025 Beta

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Home 24H2i7 3630QM @ 2.40 GHz8 GB dual DDR3Intel HD graphics 4000 and ATI AMD Radeon HD ...
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung series 7 CHRONOS 15" NT770Z5E-S78
    CPU
    i7 3630QM @ 2.40 GHz
    Motherboard
    Samsung NT770Z5E-S78
    Memory
    8 GB dual DDR3
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel HD graphics 4000 and ATI AMD Radeon HD 8800
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 500 GB
    PSU
    Samsung
    Case
    standard
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Standard
    Mouse
    Logitech M221
    Internet Speed
    96 down 97 up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    MS Defender
    Other Info
    Imaging program: Macrium Reflect free edition
    Browser content filter: uBlock Origin
Using Ghost for 45 years! It's never failed me, as long as my HD was OK.
Still using it, in it's DOS Ghost 11.5 version, every few days.

It's never cost me a dime, in all these years.

And, it's still available, out there floating around the Cosmos, as an ISO to the Ghost boot disk.
 
Macrium for system backup and Free File Sync for data backup. Recently I wrote my own to mirror 5 drives to one with versioning, without all the folder stuff that FreeFileSync requires. Works beautifully.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel Core i9-13900KS (6.0 GHz Turbo)64GB DDR5 5200MHz Kingston FURY BeastMSI GeForce RTX 3070 8GB
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Digital Storm - custom
CPU
Intel Core i9-13900KS (6.0 GHz Turbo)
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
Memory
64GB DDR5 5200MHz Kingston FURY Beast
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 8GB
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
1 (Dell)
Screen Resolution
43" 4K 100% scale
Hard Drives
1TB SSD m.2 / 12TB HDD 3.5" / 2TB SSD m.2 / 4TB SSD 2.5"
PSU
850W Corsair RMx Series (Modular) (80 Plus Gold)
Case
Velox
Cooling
liquid AIO triple fan
Keyboard
Corsair K70 MX-Blue
Mouse
Razer V2 20Kdpi gaming
Internet Speed
1.2Gbps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Defender
Bootable GPARTED works well (Free), can copy and resize partitions, does data recovery (or attempts it), can create new partiton GUUID's and has a built in command line. Just download the iso and use rufus or whatever to create bootable medium.

OK Linux based but the GUI is almost identical to any of the current Windows partition managers and again it handles pretty well any file system in existence - not just Windows ones. OK not as fast / convenient as Macrium but those looking for a free backup system after Macrium Free becomes EOL, it's 100% worth a look.

Cheers
jimbo
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows XP,11 Linux Fedora Rawhide pre-releas...2 X Intel i7
OS
Windows XP,11 Linux Fedora Rawhide pre-release 45
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
2 X Intel i7
Screen Resolution
4KUHD X 2
Even after 26 years, Ghost still works just as good as the day I first used it. Whether I'm just backing up a single partition or an entire disk, it just WORKS!
And, it handles the SSD's just as well as the Spinners. And, Windows 11 as well as Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, Vista, etc.
It will also back up a data disk, with no OS on it at all. Or even a disk where the OS has gotten corrupted.

Cheers Mates!
TechnoMage :cool:
 
glockster said:
I only do file backups and for that I use Robocopy. I figure if I get to the point where I need to restore OS and programs, it's probably a good time for a format & reinstall with current versions.
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After having been taught by this forum how to do Robocopy, I'm inclined to follow your path. That is if I know I can copy nested folders / files / shortcuts as well.
If you need to restore OS or programs neither Robocopy nor Backups will work. You'll need imaging software. Am I right?
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro16GB2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    OS
    Win11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Sound Card
    Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop (small) and 1 or 2 external monitors
    Screen Resolution
    -
    Hard Drives
    PC711 NVMe SK hynix 1TB 1.02 TB NVMe ANB2N582412102F0G_0001
    PSU
    -
    Case
    Laptop
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    External!
    Mouse
    External
    Internet Speed
    -
    Browser
    Chrome (Chrome profiles), Firefox (Bookmark Search Plus2), Edge (History page), Opera (annoying)
    Antivirus
    WinDefender
    Other Info
    Win11 Home 23H2 22631.3447

  • At a glance

    Win108068 MB Usable Installed Memory2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Operating System
    Win10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    self
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B75M-D3H
    Memory
    8068 MB Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Sound Card
    Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 Displays
    Screen Resolution
    n/a
    Hard Drives
    SSD and others (internal and external)
    Case
    Desktop
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    External
    Mouse
    External
    Browser
    Chrome, Firefox, Tor, Brave, Opera, etc.
    Antivirus
    Win Defender
    Other Info
    Win10 & unfortunately OneDrive: Can't completely rid myself of this!!
jro11 said:
After having been taught by this forum how to do Robocopy, I'm inclined to follow your path. That is if I know I can copy nested folders / files / shortcuts as well.
If you need to restore OS or programs neither Robocopy nor Backups will work. You'll need imaging software. Am I right?
Click to expand...
For OS or Programs you need to use imaging software like Macrium Reflect.
 

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Windows 11 ProIntel Core i9-13900KS (6.0 GHz Turbo)64GB DDR5 5200MHz Kingston FURY BeastMSI GeForce RTX 3070 8GB
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Digital Storm - custom
CPU
Intel Core i9-13900KS (6.0 GHz Turbo)
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
Memory
64GB DDR5 5200MHz Kingston FURY Beast
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 8GB
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
1 (Dell)
Screen Resolution
43" 4K 100% scale
Hard Drives
1TB SSD m.2 / 12TB HDD 3.5" / 2TB SSD m.2 / 4TB SSD 2.5"
PSU
850W Corsair RMx Series (Modular) (80 Plus Gold)
Case
Velox
Cooling
liquid AIO triple fan
Keyboard
Corsair K70 MX-Blue
Mouse
Razer V2 20Kdpi gaming
Internet Speed
1.2Gbps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Defender
Theoretically you could copy all the os files somewhere, then partition and fomat the target disk and copy them to that, but then you need to make a couple of small adjustments manually. It is a bit fiddly. Whichever of the well known imaging programs you fancy will do it all for you.
 

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  • At a glance

    Win7,Win11i7-97002x16gb 3600mhz
    OS
    Win7,Win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-9700
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x16gb 3600mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    benq gw2480
    PSU
    bequiet pure power 11 400CM
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i

  • At a glance

    win7,win11i5-84002x8gb 3200
    Operating System
    win7,win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200
    PSU
    xfx pro 450
I don't do backups, except for my bookmarks and browser passwords.
 

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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro x64 24H2 v26200.5074AMD Ryzen 9 3600X 12-Core @ 3.80GHzCorsair 32GB DDR4EVGA GeForce gtx 1660 Super
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 24H2 v26200.5074
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built Myself in 2025
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3600X 12-Core @ 3.80GHz
    Motherboard
    MSI X570 Gaming Plus
    Memory
    Corsair 32GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce gtx 1660 Super
    Sound Card
    On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 X AOC 27" , Dell 27"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    ~ P34A60 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 M.2
    ~ 6TB Toshiba HDD
    ~ 6TB HDD (Backup)
    ~ SanDisk 250GB SSD
    ~ 2 X 1TB HDD
    ~~~~~~~~~~
    PSU
    eVGA 750w G+
    Case
    GAMDIAS White ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer PC Case w/Tempered Glass
    Cooling
    AMD Wraith Prism
    Keyboard
    Nulea RT05 Wireless Ergonomic
    Mouse
    Nulea MD280 Wireless Vertical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    761Mbps (Download) / 692Mbps (Upload)
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    *This is my Main Computer That I use*

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro x64 24H2 v26100.2894AMD Ryzen 7 1800X @ 3.60Ghz16GBAMD RX580
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro x64 24H2 v26100.2894
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 1800X @ 3.60Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus Crosshair VI Hero
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD RX580
    Sound Card
    onBoard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27UK650-W 27", eMachine 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    250GB SSD
    PSU
    CORSAIR RM850
    Case
    GAMDIAS Black ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer PC Case w/Tempered Glass
    Cooling
    Liquid
    Keyboard
    Nulea RT05 Wireless Ergonomic
    Mouse
    Nulea MD280 Wireless Vertical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    752Mbps (Download) / 537Mbps (Upload)
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    I use this computer for photo/video editing and to track severe weather
I'm not aware of any non-imaging software that will backup the hidden boot sector.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel Core i9-13900KS (6.0 GHz Turbo)64GB DDR5 5200MHz Kingston FURY BeastMSI GeForce RTX 3070 8GB
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Digital Storm - custom
CPU
Intel Core i9-13900KS (6.0 GHz Turbo)
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
Memory
64GB DDR5 5200MHz Kingston FURY Beast
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 8GB
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
1 (Dell)
Screen Resolution
43" 4K 100% scale
Hard Drives
1TB SSD m.2 / 12TB HDD 3.5" / 2TB SSD m.2 / 4TB SSD 2.5"
PSU
850W Corsair RMx Series (Modular) (80 Plus Gold)
Case
Velox
Cooling
liquid AIO triple fan
Keyboard
Corsair K70 MX-Blue
Mouse
Razer V2 20Kdpi gaming
Internet Speed
1.2Gbps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Defender
Does Ghost let you mount a backup file as a logical drive and then copy individual files from it back to your boot drive (or anyplace else?)
 

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Win11 ProAMD Ryzen 5 5500U16 GBRadeon 2100
OS
Win11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
BeeLink SER Mini
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
Motherboard
BeeLink SER
Memory
16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon 2100
Sound Card
none
Monitor(s) Displays
Primary: Phillips 4K; Secondary: LG 4K
Screen Resolution
Both 3860 x 2160
Hard Drives
C: NVme 500 GB Windows only
D: 128 GB NVme User data + Windows Temp via Junction Link
PSU
External
Case
Mini
Cooling
Internal fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless Lighted
Mouse
Kensington ExpertMouse wireless trackball
Internet Speed
500/500
Browser
Brave
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Testing...
 

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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro16GB2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    OS
    Win11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Sound Card
    Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop (small) and 1 or 2 external monitors
    Screen Resolution
    -
    Hard Drives
    PC711 NVMe SK hynix 1TB 1.02 TB NVMe ANB2N582412102F0G_0001
    PSU
    -
    Case
    Laptop
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    External!
    Mouse
    External
    Internet Speed
    -
    Browser
    Chrome (Chrome profiles), Firefox (Bookmark Search Plus2), Edge (History page), Opera (annoying)
    Antivirus
    WinDefender
    Other Info
    Win11 Home 23H2 22631.3447

  • At a glance

    Win108068 MB Usable Installed Memory2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Operating System
    Win10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    self
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B75M-D3H
    Memory
    8068 MB Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Sound Card
    Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 Displays
    Screen Resolution
    n/a
    Hard Drives
    SSD and others (internal and external)
    Case
    Desktop
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    External
    Mouse
    External
    Browser
    Chrome, Firefox, Tor, Brave, Opera, etc.
    Antivirus
    Win Defender
    Other Info
    Win10 & unfortunately OneDrive: Can't completely rid myself of this!!
Macrium seems to be the favorite of many here...

the Free Edition of Macrium Reflect is going to be retired on 1st January 2024, you need to pay for its functions. The cost starts at $70 for a license for each computer to $599 for a Server Plus.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro16GB2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    OS
    Win11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Sound Card
    Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop (small) and 1 or 2 external monitors
    Screen Resolution
    -
    Hard Drives
    PC711 NVMe SK hynix 1TB 1.02 TB NVMe ANB2N582412102F0G_0001
    PSU
    -
    Case
    Laptop
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    External!
    Mouse
    External
    Internet Speed
    -
    Browser
    Chrome (Chrome profiles), Firefox (Bookmark Search Plus2), Edge (History page), Opera (annoying)
    Antivirus
    WinDefender
    Other Info
    Win11 Home 23H2 22631.3447

  • At a glance

    Win108068 MB Usable Installed Memory2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Operating System
    Win10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    self
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B75M-D3H
    Memory
    8068 MB Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Sound Card
    Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 Displays
    Screen Resolution
    n/a
    Hard Drives
    SSD and others (internal and external)
    Case
    Desktop
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    External
    Mouse
    External
    Browser
    Chrome, Firefox, Tor, Brave, Opera, etc.
    Antivirus
    Win Defender
    Other Info
    Win10 & unfortunately OneDrive: Can't completely rid myself of this!!
jro11 said:
Macrium seems to be the favorite of many here...

the Free Edition of Macrium Reflect is going to be retired on 1st January 2024, you need to pay for its functions. The cost starts at $70 for a license for each computer to $599 for a Server Plus.
Click to expand...
Yeah we were talking about that a few pages back..

I left you an answer to your poll question thread. See how you go.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8894Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8894
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    ROG SupremeFX Formula 8-Channel High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list. OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    2000/500Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8894 (Wifes)13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1340P Process...16GB LPDDR5-52001x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8894 (Wifes)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - Type 82YL
    CPU
    13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1340P Processor(Core™ i5-1340P)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5-5200
    Graphics card(s)
    1x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512 GB SSD PCIe
    Mouse
    Logiteck MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    2000/500
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.


    Wireless Network: Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX; Bluetooth® 5.1 or above
    Ports: 1x 1 Novo button; 2 in 1 Audio Combo jack; Micro SD Card Reader; HDMI 1.4b; 2 x USB Type-C (TBT4)
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 DP 1.4a
    PD 3.0); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A
    Camera
    1x 1080P FHD IR/RGB Hybrid with Privacy Shutter and Dual Array Microphone
    Graphics
    1x Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    Monitor
    14" WUXGA
    Form Factor
    Convertible Notebook
  • Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8894 (Wifes)

    Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9 - Type 83DJ

    Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H Processor(Core™ Ultra 7 155H)

    Memory: 32GB LPD5X-7467

    Hard Drive: 1 TB SSD PCIe

    Wireless Network: 1x Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX; Bluetooth® 5.1 or above

    Ports: 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS; 1 x Novo Button; 1 x Combo Audio Jack
    2 x USB-C (USB 4.0)
    1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1

    Camera: 1080P FHD IR Hybrid with Dual Microphone

    Graphics: Intel® Arc™ Graphics

    Monitor: 14" 2.8K

    ...Where's my horse?

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro16GB2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    OS
    Win11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Sound Card
    Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop (small) and 1 or 2 external monitors
    Screen Resolution
    -
    Hard Drives
    PC711 NVMe SK hynix 1TB 1.02 TB NVMe ANB2N582412102F0G_0001
    PSU
    -
    Case
    Laptop
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    External!
    Mouse
    External
    Internet Speed
    -
    Browser
    Chrome (Chrome profiles), Firefox (Bookmark Search Plus2), Edge (History page), Opera (annoying)
    Antivirus
    WinDefender
    Other Info
    Win11 Home 23H2 22631.3447

  • At a glance

    Win108068 MB Usable Installed Memory2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Operating System
    Win10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    self
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B75M-D3H
    Memory
    8068 MB Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Sound Card
    Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 Displays
    Screen Resolution
    n/a
    Hard Drives
    SSD and others (internal and external)
    Case
    Desktop
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    External
    Mouse
    External
    Browser
    Chrome, Firefox, Tor, Brave, Opera, etc.
    Antivirus
    Win Defender
    Other Info
    Win10 & unfortunately OneDrive: Can't completely rid myself of this!!
Thanks. I decided to drop the Poll idea. Couldn't figure out how to do a checkbox list (that was why I posted the "Testing" above (was looking into the html required) but didn't get back to it in time to delete the word "Testing". Will post a non-poll about 'favorite browsers and why'. (Finally I think I might have something positive to contribute, and not just questions to ask.)
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro16GB2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    OS
    Win11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Sound Card
    Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop (small) and 1 or 2 external monitors
    Screen Resolution
    -
    Hard Drives
    PC711 NVMe SK hynix 1TB 1.02 TB NVMe ANB2N582412102F0G_0001
    PSU
    -
    Case
    Laptop
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    External!
    Mouse
    External
    Internet Speed
    -
    Browser
    Chrome (Chrome profiles), Firefox (Bookmark Search Plus2), Edge (History page), Opera (annoying)
    Antivirus
    WinDefender
    Other Info
    Win11 Home 23H2 22631.3447

  • At a glance

    Win108068 MB Usable Installed Memory2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Operating System
    Win10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    self
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B75M-D3H
    Memory
    8068 MB Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    2.30 gigahertz Intel 11th Gen Core i7-11800H
    Sound Card
    Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 Displays
    Screen Resolution
    n/a
    Hard Drives
    SSD and others (internal and external)
    Case
    Desktop
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    External
    Mouse
    External
    Browser
    Chrome, Firefox, Tor, Brave, Opera, etc.
    Antivirus
    Win Defender
    Other Info
    Win10 & unfortunately OneDrive: Can't completely rid myself of this!!
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