- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Date added: January 31, 2010
- Total Downloads: 714,913
- Downloads last week: 22,055
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 203 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. This version is for non-commercial home use.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 203 votes
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Version: Macrium Reflect Free 4.2 build 4209
Pros: It did what I got it for. This free edition backed up my two computers and made it very easy to restore. The interface is variable and is very detailed.
Cons: Nothing much at the moment.
Summary: Overall Macrium Reflect delivers what it promises. Seamless backup of files / folders / drives or a whole computer. Would highly recommend.
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Version: Macrium Reflect Free 4.2 build 4209
"Easy to use, . Great free program"
Pros: easy download and installation
Cons: Might want to revamp Help files for "novice" users
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Macrium Reflect Free 4.2 build 4209
"Do Not Download It Comes With A Virus!!!!"
Pros: None At All!!!
Cons: It Comes With a Virus!!!
Summary: I Downloaded Macrium Reflect And My Computer And Got A Virus, I Had To Use Norton GoBack To Get Rid Of Macrium Reflect And The Virus And If It Was Not a Virus Than It Was Macrium Reflect . So Bottom Line Norton Ghost Is Number One, And Macrium Refl... read more >>
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Macrium Reflect Free 4.2 build 4209
Pros: Down loaded with no problems
Cons: Took too long
Summary: Great stuff
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Macrium Reflect Free 4.2 build 4209
"Easy to use once you figure out the options available."
Pros: Quick way to back up entire computer hard drive.
Cons: None that I can think of except you have to fully understand your computer functions and be able to then select the features that you need to use. Not easy for a non literate every day computer user.
Summary: as above
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