- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $39.99 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows 7
- Date added: October 04, 2009
- Total Downloads: 67,190
- Downloads last week: 2,235
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 19 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on April 30, 2009
Macrium Reflect is a program that offers external backup capabilities. It worked very well for us, but novice users might be a little lost with some of the more detailed file settings.
The user interface uses colorful command buttons and tabs for easy navigation. We did find a misspelling, which for a paid program, is a pet peeve of ours. But beyond that, we found it extremely easy to add files using the built-in wizard. From there, we were able to select the file types to include or exclude, as well as select the backup location, including a hard disk, network folder, or CD/DVD. As soon as we gave it our permission to do so, the program successfully backed up our selected files to our USB. Likewise, we were able to create a backup image of a hard disk and save it to a DVD. It took a little longer than our first test, but was successful all the same. The program includes a scheduling feature, which simplifies the process even further for the user. The VBScript File and MS-DOS Batch Files generation features might be a little more involved for novices, but the rest of the program's feature are pretty straightforward.
Macrium Reflect comes with an extensive Help menu, and a sufficient 30-day trial period. Despite a few involved features, this backup program reliable performance will appeal to all user levels.
Publisher's description
From Macrium Software :Macrium Reflect is an award winning backup and disk imaging solution for Vista, XP and Server 2003. Reflect can backup files and folders into a compressed mountable archive file or your entire PC into a single image. Using this image you can restore the entire disk, partition or individual files and folders. You can create full, differential and incremental images to optimize backup speed and disk space requirements. Images can be stored on local or network drives, CD or DVD media, and removable drives connected using USB or Fire Wire. In the event of a total loss of the Windows operating system your PC can be started using the Reflect recovery CD. This CD starts a compact version of Linux or Windows PE 2.0 with a familiar mouse and graphical interface.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 19 votes
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Version: Macrium Reflect 4.2 build 2082
Pros: ease of use and fast
Cons: Needs to explain more of the advanced functions
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Macrium Reflect 4.2 build 2082
Pros: Quick & easy setup
Cons: None now, but I haven't had to re-image my PC
Summary: The free version is worth the download and installation. If you need file/folder backup get the free GFI Backup 2009 Home Edition.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Macrium Reflect 4.2 build 2082
Pros: uses low system resources; easy scheduling; quick & east set up
Cons: After the 30 day trial version it just stops working. And the Buy Now site does not allow removal of "extended download" for $5.95 and alternative Buy site never finishes "loading" (opening) which makes it impossible to Buy.
Summary: Great program for 30 days trial.................
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Macrium Reflect 4.2 build 2082
Pros: quick, and easy
Cons: non yet - no problems
Summary: download it now..
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