Hi all,
I'm about to start my first-ever run at image backup. Yeah, I know, I shoulda done that years ago. At least I'm doing it now. Anyway, I've bought and downloaded Macrium 8.0 Home, but haven't installed it yet. I'm grateful for anything you can share about using it.
My initial thought is to target my use of Macrium for recovery if I have a hardware failure, major malware infestation, the house burns down, someone steals my computer, or something otherwise catastrophic like my computer bursting into flames because it's just tired of dealing with me. The file backup system regimen that I've put together using FreeFileSync is intended to cover issues with my own data. There will, I'm sure, be some overlap, but I guess I'm trying to convey what I hope to achieve with Macrium, if that shades decisions about how to use it.
With all that said, what are your thoughts about any or all of the following. No need to write a book, just whatever you've found significant.
-Installation options and process
-Choices and options in the backup process. Run from Windows or Macrium, bootable media, program options, etc.
-Backup regimen.
-How to increase prospects of successful restore. How to test it without overwriting an otherwise healthy and functional system.
-Anything you know that I don't even know to ask yet.
Much appreciation for all the knowledge everyone here has already shared. Looking forward to the day that I can do the same in some way.
Buddy
I'm about to start my first-ever run at image backup. Yeah, I know, I shoulda done that years ago. At least I'm doing it now. Anyway, I've bought and downloaded Macrium 8.0 Home, but haven't installed it yet. I'm grateful for anything you can share about using it.
My initial thought is to target my use of Macrium for recovery if I have a hardware failure, major malware infestation, the house burns down, someone steals my computer, or something otherwise catastrophic like my computer bursting into flames because it's just tired of dealing with me. The file backup system regimen that I've put together using FreeFileSync is intended to cover issues with my own data. There will, I'm sure, be some overlap, but I guess I'm trying to convey what I hope to achieve with Macrium, if that shades decisions about how to use it.
With all that said, what are your thoughts about any or all of the following. No need to write a book, just whatever you've found significant.
-Installation options and process
-Choices and options in the backup process. Run from Windows or Macrium, bootable media, program options, etc.
-Backup regimen.
-How to increase prospects of successful restore. How to test it without overwriting an otherwise healthy and functional system.
-Anything you know that I don't even know to ask yet.
Much appreciation for all the knowledge everyone here has already shared. Looking forward to the day that I can do the same in some way.
Buddy
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 11 22H2
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10
- CPU
- i5-1240p
- Memory
- 16gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- Whatever comes in it
- Sound Card
- Whatever comes in it
- Monitor(s) Displays
- No external monitor. Yet.
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1200
- Hard Drives
- Internal 512 GB SSD
External 6 TB, 1 TB, 225 GB desktop HDD, 2TB portable HDD
A whole army of USB flash memory sticks
- Mouse
- Logitech M317
- Internet Speed
- 500 mbps
- Browser
- Chrome
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender
- Other Info
- CalDigit TS4 dock for all my USB stuff, speakers, and connect to Android phone
HP MFP M277dw laser printer/scanner