- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Date added: October 04, 2009
- Total Downloads: 555,642
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 171 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on June 30, 2009
Backing up your computer shouldn't be a tedious task. Macrium Reflect Free Edition makes file backup incredibly easy thanks to its intuitive user interface and helpful wizards.
Installing the program did confuse us a bit, because although it's a free program, it refers to purchasing the program, and you're given a confirmation number. On top of that, the program recommends that you view the online tutorials before getting started, but you might have some trouble deciphering them unless you speak Italian. Luckily, the built-in Help menu is more than adequate and written in English. The user interface is simple but professional in appearance. Intuitive commands line the top of the window, and tabs reveal options for disk images, partitions, XML definitions, and scheduled backups. A helpful wizard guides you through the process of setting up your backup. We were able to quickly select our backup location (local hard disk, network, CD/DVD). Before proceeding, it provides you with a summary of your backup so that you can see the backup type, destination, compression type, and password protection. Here is also where you can make advanced configurations to the compression levels and file sizes.
The program did slow our computer while it worked its magic, and we were unable to browse or work with other resource-intensive programs at the same time. However, we were able to watch the backup process, and the program successfully backed up our C Drive without a hitch. If you're looking for a simple but reliable backup program, we highly recommend Macrium Reflect Free Edition to all users.
Publisher's description
From Macrium Software :Macrium Reflect Free Edition. An award winning disk imaging solution for free. A complete disaster recovery solution for your home and office. Protect your personal documents, photos, music and e-mails. Upgrade your hard disk or try new operating systems in the safe knowledge that everything is securely saved in an easily recovered backup file. Macrium Reflect supports backup to local, network and USB drives as well as burning to all DVD formats.
What's new in this version:
Version 4.2 build 2082 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews of Macrium Reflect Free Edition 4.2 build 2082
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 171 votes
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Version: Macrium Reflect Free Edition 4.2 build 2082
Pros: Cannot say
Cons: The install freezes at the point the software tries to register.
Summary: Macrium website has been down for the past 2 days, so my problem may resolve itself when Macrium are back on the interwebs. Not a good start.
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Version: Macrium Reflect Free Edition 4.2 build 2082
"Do NOT use-Doesn't work, plus prevented Windows booting"
Pros: The interface seemed solid/easy to use, but...
Cons: -Backups it created didn't actually work
-Worse, it prevented Windows from booting, even in safe mode!Summary: The backups I created from it didn't work at all. The Windows component of t he program couldn't recognize them, and neither did the Linux based boot CD it has you create.
Worse, it actually killed Windows XP's ability to boot! Not even... read more >> -
Version: Macrium Reflect Free Edition 4.2 build 2082
Pros: Easy to use with no directions.
Cons: I haven't found any yet.
Summary: Definitely would recommend this product to everyone looking for this type of software.
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Version: Macrium Reflect Free Edition 4.2 build 2082
Pros: Everything about this is awesome-easy to install,leanest on resources as compared to five other backup utilities I have tried out,fastest in backup,easy restore.
Cons: None that I can think of,unless you go in for advanced encryption.
Summary: Best back-up utility I have used so far!
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Version: Macrium Reflect Free Edition 4.2 build 2082
"It is not free! I cannot get it to work.."
Pros: It was to be free.
Cons: I cannot get it to work to a CD. I will not buy another version with trying it!
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