Poll on Backup software


Which imaging program do you use for backups?

  • Total voters
    433
RD Mercer said:
Not one of my PC's have the side door on them, I mean who keeps the door on their PC? :lmao:
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Mine don't have a door either, but the beauty of doing backup the right way is you don't need a door. ;-)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    Seagate 4TB Ironwolf, rotating HDD archive files
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
Does this constitute as a side door.... :p

Blue-Mood.webp

At any rate to each their own (y)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z890 Xtreme AI Top
    Memory
    64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (6400Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magnetic Fans)
    Sound Card
    Onboard (DTS:X® Ultra Audio: ESS ES9280A DAC)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    4 Samsung NVM 990 Pro drives: 1TB (OS), 2TB, 2 X 4TB.
    PSU
    Seasonic TX-1300 (1300 Watts)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair Link Titan 280 RX RGB
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme
    Memory
    32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3600Mhz (B-Die)
    Graphics card(s)
    Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24-Inch NEC PA242W
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 X NVME, 1 X SATA SSD
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 Watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i Elite AIO Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    Backup System
I always keep the Glass Side Panel on my Cases

Sunday or early Monday Mornings always connect my 8TB External drive and proceed to get backup done with Macrium Reflect X

Occasionally Hook up my 2nd 8TB External drive and make a 2nd Backup and store that drive in a safe hopefully location, and hopefully my first 8TB WD My Book is also in a safe location


Then i do the other PC tasks after that
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8037
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PreBuilt
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7700X
    Motherboard
    MSI B650 VC WIfi Rev 1.0
    Memory
    32GB DDR 5 RGB 5600Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon 7800XT
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VG245H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Evo Plus NVMe Boot
    Samsung 990 Pro 1TB Game NVMe



    External
    Western Digital Elements 500GB
    Western Digital My Passport 2TB Blue
    Western Digital My Passport 2TB Red
    Toshiba 2TB in External Enclosure
    Seagate 8TB in External Enclosure
    Seagate 1TB Portable USB 3 External Drive
    Western Digital My Book 8TB (Primary Backup drive)
    Western Digital Black 4TB In External Enclosure
    PSU
    750 Watt High Power
    Case
    Lian Li Lan Cool 216 ARGB Airflow
    Cooling
    2 160MM Front, 1 140MM Rear Exhaust
    Keyboard
    Logitech G513
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 X
    Internet Speed
    Gigabit 1100Mb/35 Upload
    Browser
    MS Edge Chromium and Bing Search
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    UEFI, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, Macrium Reflect X
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8037
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF A16 Advantage Edition FA617NT.A16.R7700
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 7735HS
    Motherboard
    OEM Asus Motherboard
    Memory
    16GB DDR 5
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ 680M & Radeon 7700S
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16inch FHD 165hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    512GB NVMe Boot Drive
    PSU
    Laptop PSU
    Case
    Laptop Case
    Cooling
    OEM Cooling
    Keyboard
    OEM Laptop Keyboard
    Mouse
    Touchpad & G502 Hero
    Internet Speed
    Gigabit 1100 Download/35 Upload
    Browser
    MS Edge with Bing search
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender & Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Macrium Reflect X
My two computers have the glass doors, they're always in place. The backup computer system doesn't get much play unless disaster befalls my main system. My two 4TB NVMe drives sit on top of the main computer, and I keep a USB DVD-W/W drive and a USB floppy drive around, once in a while they come in handy.

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    Seagate 4TB Ironwolf, rotating HDD archive files
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
RD Mercer said:
Silly? Well it works for me, is that ok? :-)
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It sure is, mate. You do you and ignore the criticism. 🙏
“Pull your head in” is a response I’ve used on occasion in here.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    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
    Onboard thingy
    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.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
I have used Macruim for about 10 years on my 5 pc's. I laptop, 2 Nucs (Windows 11) and 2 Dell towers (Windows 10) The laptop was bought new Xmas sale at the end of 2025 to replace my 10 year old Asus G75VW. I gave up trying to keep it running and it was losing support anyway. It did gave me plenty of practice restoring with my Macruim Recovery USB... I started with the free edition of Macruim after hearing really good comments from users on the Windows 10 forum. I bought the paid version in 2016. I added another backup software program this year. (Rescuezilla) which is a free open source based Linux rescue USB GUI . I have used it many times to backup and restore my new laptop after deciding to dual boot Linux. The Macruim Rescue USB does not support my new Asus laptop. Missing drivers for the keyboard and trackpad. I'm working on getting this fixed. Rescuezilla doesn't have any problems with the keyboard or trackpad. :unsure:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 & Zorin Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Rog Strix G16
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusteK Computer
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop 16 inch
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X 1600
    Hard Drives
    Boot: Samsung 9100 NVME 2 TB Microsoft Storage Controller: Standard NVM Express Driver: Microsoft 6/21/2006. No SATA/AHCI on my motherboard or in bios
    Mouse
    Pad
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Printer: HP Color LaserJet MFP M477dw

My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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
  • Operating System
    win7,win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200
    PSU
    xfx pro 450
Good idea, I tried getting them from the laptop directly but that didn;t work, I may try finding them in my backup driver folder that I created with Brink's Tutorial. I will keep you updated...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 & Zorin Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Rog Strix G16
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusteK Computer
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop 16 inch
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X 1600
    Hard Drives
    Boot: Samsung 9100 NVME 2 TB Microsoft Storage Controller: Standard NVM Express Driver: Microsoft 6/21/2006. No SATA/AHCI on my motherboard or in bios
    Mouse
    Pad
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Printer: HP Color LaserJet MFP M477dw
Asus272 said:
Good idea, I tried getting them from the laptop directly but that didn;t work, I may try finding them in my backup driver folder that I created with Brink's Tutorial. I will keep you updated...
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Over the past (almost) 2 years, I have been updating my Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2024) laptop through the MyAsus app always first, Armoury Crate second. This allows me decide for myself when I want to download and install updates directly from Asus, and which ones (not). I never had any problems with this laptop, it's the best laptop I have ever had, hands down.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2024)
    CPU
    i7 13650HX
    Memory
    16GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Cooling
    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
    Antivirus
    What's an antivirus?
  • Operating System
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Medion S15450
    CPU
    i5 1135G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    2TB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
Asus272 said:
I have used Macruim for about 10 years on my 5 pc's. I laptop, 2 Nucs (Windows 11) and 2 Dell towers (Windows 10) The laptop was bought new Xmas sale at the end of 2025 to replace my 10 year old Asus G75VW. I gave up trying to keep it running and it was losing support anyway. It did gave me plenty of practice restoring with my Macruim Recovery USB... I started with the free edition of Macruim after hearing really good comments from users on the Windows 10 forum. I bought the paid version in 2016. I added another backup software program this year. (Rescuezilla) which is a free open source based Linux rescue USB GUI . I have used it many times to backup and restore my new laptop after deciding to dual boot Linux. The Macruim Rescue USB does not support my new Asus laptop. Missing drivers for the keyboard and trackpad. I'm working on getting this fixed. Rescuezilla doesn't have any problems with the keyboard or trackpad. :unsure:
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I just use a USB mouse and don't need the keyboard. But try both RE and PE builds.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8524
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acemagic LX15PRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with Radeon Graphics
    Memory
    16GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD 2TB
    Internet Speed
    30 Mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    Acer Swift SF114-34 laptop
    OS Windows 11 Pro 26200.8524
    CPU Pentium Silver N6000
    RAM 4GB
    SSD Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB (an upgrade)
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot
Asus272 said:
I have used Macruim for about 10 years on my 5 pc's. I laptop, 2 Nucs (Windows 11) and 2 Dell towers (Windows 10) The laptop was bought new Xmas sale at the end of 2025 to replace my 10 year old Asus G75VW. I gave up trying to keep it running and it was losing support anyway. It did gave me plenty of practice restoring with my Macruim Recovery USB... I started with the free edition of Macruim after hearing really good comments from users on the Windows 10 forum. I bought the paid version in 2016. I added another backup software program this year. (Rescuezilla) which is a free open source based Linux rescue USB GUI . I have used it many times to backup and restore my new laptop after deciding to dual boot Linux. The Macruim Rescue USB does not support my new Asus laptop. Missing drivers for the keyboard and trackpad. I'm working on getting this fixed. Rescuezilla doesn't have any problems with the keyboard or trackpad. :unsure:
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It is a doddle to add drivers to a Macrium Reflect usb drive. Just google it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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)
Update: I testd a USB mouse & keyboard from one of my other PC's that works. I could restore successfully. I opened ticket with Macrum. I found a thread on the Windows 10 forum that uses DISM to add drivers: DISM - Add or Remove Drivers on an Offline Image. This sounds interesting. It will take me awhile to sort through it. I already have a backup copy of all my drivers. I tried adding the Trackpad driver dowloaded from the Asus Support site to the USB (didn't work) and the Macrum boot folder on my Asus (didn't work). Fast Boot needs to be turned off in bios inorder for the USB to boot Thanks for your suggestions.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 & Zorin Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Rog Strix G16
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusteK Computer
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop 16 inch
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X 1600
    Hard Drives
    Boot: Samsung 9100 NVME 2 TB Microsoft Storage Controller: Standard NVM Express Driver: Microsoft 6/21/2006. No SATA/AHCI on my motherboard or in bios
    Mouse
    Pad
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Printer: HP Color LaserJet MFP M477dw
I have used Macrium free for a long time. HOWEVER now that their charging for it I am second guessing using it.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple Intel iMac Mid 2013
    CPU
    Apple CPU
    Motherboard
    Macintosh
    Memory
    8gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce Driver
    Sound Card
    Nvidia Audio Driver
    Screen Resolution
    15.6"
    Hard Drives
    256GB M.2 SSD
    Mouse
    Custom Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    256 mbps DL 8-10 mbps UL
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avira AntiVirus
  • Operating System
    Fedora Cinnamon 43
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Nitro V15-52
    CPU
    Nvidia GeForce RTX
    Motherboard
    Nvidia
    Memory
    16GB DDR4 Ram
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce RTX
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    15"
    Hard Drives
    512GB M2
    Internet Speed
    400mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    None
JesseRBassett said:
I have used Macrium free for a long time. HOWEVER now that their charging for it I am second guessing using it.
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I'm still using the version 8.1
If that ever quits working, I'll switch to Hasleo.

www.elevenforum.com

Macrium Reflect, AOMEI Backupper and Hasleo Backup Suite - GUIDES

How to use backup software... 1. When everything is working perfectly... make a full Windows backup. 2. Then, if something breaks... restore from the latest backup. 3. Then... try "whatever you were doing" a different way. If it still breaks Windows, then... go to step #2. 4. Repeat...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26200.8457 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5302)
    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 Total 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
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
JesseRBassett said:
I have used Macrium free for a long time. HOWEVER now that their charging for it I am second guessing using it.
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So have I, in fact I liked it so much I bought a 4-pack of v7 licences one Black Friday.....
Ghot said:
I'm still using the version 8.1
If that ever quits working, I'll switch to Hasleo.
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When v8 was released I upgraded my 4-pack to v8 perpetual licences, now on v8.1. In addition I now have one Reflect X subscription licence.

But I still have more machines than licences, so the rest run Reflect Free v8.0. Will it ever quit working? Maybe, but there no sign of that happening any time soon, Reflect Free v8.0 still works just fine, even in the latest Insider Canary build.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23-R9VY
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop screen
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 native resolution, up to 2560x1440 with Radeon Virtual Super Resolution
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung EVO 870 SSD (from April 2026: 250GB EVO 850)
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    fully 'Windows 11 ready' laptop. Windows 10 C: partition migrated from my old unsupported 'main machine' then upgraded to 11. A test migration ran Insider builds for 2 months. When 11 was released on 5th October 2021 it was re-imaged back to 10 and was offered the upgrade in Windows Update on 20th October. Windows Update offered the 22H2 Feature Update on 20th September 2022. It got the 23H2 Feature Update on 4th November 2023 through Windows Update, 24H2 on 3rd October 2024 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 24H2, and 25H2 on 30th September 2025 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 25H2.

    UPDATE - 11 April 2026: due to mechanical deterioration this PC has been retired from active duty. The OS with all software and files has been migrated to my System Seven below to carry on as my general purpose 'main machine'.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 1TB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine. Updated to 25H2 on 30th September 2025.

    My SYSTEM SEVEN is a Lenovo Thinkpad T580, Intel Core i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD + 2nd 512GB NVMe SSD, a supported device for Windows 11. This is my current general purpose 'main machine'. The installed Windows 11 Home from my System One has been migrated to this machine.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude E4310
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-520M
    Motherboard
    0T6M8G
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    (integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500GB Crucial MX500 SSD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    unsupported machine: Legacy bios, MBR, TPM 1.2, upgraded from W10 to W11 using W10/W11 hybrid install media workaround. In-place upgrade to 22H2 using ISO and a workaround. Feature Update to 23H2 by manually installing the Enablement Package. In-place upgrade to 24H2 using hybrid 23H2/24H2 install media. Upgraded to 25H2 by Enablement Package. Also running Insider Dev, and Canary builds and Windows 10 as native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 1TB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine. Updated to 25H2 on 30th September 2025.

    My SYSTEM SEVEN is a Lenovo Thinkpad T580, Intel Core i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD + 2nd 512GB NVMe SSD, a supported device for Windows 11. This is my current general purpose 'main machine'. The installed Windows 11 Home from my System One has been migrated to this machine.
Software development and maintaining a company costs money. Macrium is a great program and the folks who developed it and support it deserve to be able to make a living from it. It's a good value, IMHO.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    12th Gen i9 -12900K
    Memory
    64GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual Dell U2717D
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2TB Lexar SSD, 2TB Crucial SSD, 2TB Kingston SSD
HTA said:
Software development and maintaining a company costs money. Macrium is a great program and the folks who developed it and support it deserve to be able to make a living from it. It's a good value, IMHO.
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I agree. I upgraded my 4-pack of 8.1 to a 4-pack of Macrium Reflect X. I've used Macrium Reflect for a long time, I like it and I have confidence in it. My data and photos are priceless to me.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 16 DA16260
    CPU
    Intel Series 3 Core Ultra X9 388H
    Memory
    64GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Arc graphics B390 Panther Lake
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" 3.2K Tandem OLED Infinity Edge
    Screen Resolution
    3200 x 2000 16:10 236 PPI
    Hard Drives
    1 Terabyte M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    NPU delivering 67 TOPS
    Microsoft 365 subscription
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Microsoft Sysinternals Suite
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
    Dell Support Assist
    Dell Command | Update
    Macrium Reflect X subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Snapdragon® X Elite (12 Core) with Hexagon NPU delivering 45 TOPS
    Memory
    32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/s
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Adreno GPU
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.8″ PixelSense Flow touchscreen 120 Hz 600 NIT
    Screen Resolution
    2304 × 1536 (201 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio
    Hard Drives
    1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Vapor Chamber Cooling
    Mouse
    None
    Internet Speed
    942 Mbps Netgear Mesh + 2 Satellites
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Security (Defender)
    Other Info
    Microsoft 365 subscription (Office)
    Microsoft OneDrive 1TB Cloud
    Microsoft Visual Studio 2026
    Microsoft Visual Studio Code
    Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation
    Lightroom/Photoshop subscription
    1Password Password Manager
    Microsoft Sysinternals
    Amazon Kindle for PC
    Microsoft BitLocker
    Microsoft Copilot
Easeus (Paid) and Hasleo (Free) I use two for insurance. I prefer Hasleo.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win11 Pro 25H2 26200.8524
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IAU7
    CPU
    Processor: 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1255U
    Memory
    40 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6 FHD and 31.5 HP
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Numerous
    Mouse
    Track Ball EM01 NL Bluetooth
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    MS
SynchBackFree daily backup personal files, in native format
Periodic imaging, alternating between Macrium Reflect and AOMEI Backupper, keeping last/latest 5 images from each

All at night, Task Scheduler activated
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 2xH2 (latest update ... forever anal)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Slim S01
    CPU
    Intel i5-12400
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT730
    Sound Card
    OOBE
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 32"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    512GB KIOXIA NVMe
    1TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    OOBE
    Case
    OOBE
    Cooling
    OOBE
    Keyboard
    BT
    Mouse
    BT
    Browser
    Brave FFox Chrome Opera
    Antivirus
    KIS
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 2xH2 (latest update ... 4ever anal)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion 15
    CPU
    i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Hard Drives
    Samsung NVMe 512GB
    + numerous/multiple SSD Type C USB enclosures
    Internet Speed
    NBN FTTN 50
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    KIS
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