Image backup software

[Guest2]

I currently just using Windows 7 'backup and restore' to backup my OS SSD 128gb drive > 150gb drive having created an image and recovery CD

Am I better off using a free alternative such as Clonezilla or some other software?

 

[Scotteh]

Macrium Reflect would probably be better, afaik it's not complicated when using different size drives and compresses data where as neither of the above does.

 

[tipes]

Macrium Reflect would probably be better, afaik it's not complicated when using different size drives and compresses data where as neither of the above does.

+1, Macrium is brilliant - been using it for years. That reminds me - must update my backup Lol

 

[Guest2]

Is Macrium reflect free? I can only see a 30 day trial version

 

[Scotteh]

There's a free version.

http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

 

[Guest2]

Installed the free/trial version with the download agent now. 205mb is pretty beefy for a backup utility isn't it?

 

[KIA]

Installed the free/trial version with the download agent now. 205mb is pretty beefy for a backup utility isn't it?

You must have had the rescue media selected.

 

[Guest2]

It gets this - reflectdl.exe

I then select 'Free' and there are no other options, its starts downloading 205mb

Ive found a free 42mb link here - http://www.snapfiles.com/downloads/mreflect/dlmreflect.html

Downloading much quicker than that crappy macrium downloader

 

[Guest2]

hmmm, I installed it wanted me to download another 170mb for a backup image.

I'll stick with Windows backup and recovery. I just created an OS drive image in literally 5 clicks and a 15 minute wait

Thanks anyway guys

 

[KIA]

It gets this - reflectdl.exe

I then select 'Free' and there are no other options, its starts downloading 205mb

reflectdl.exe > Options > Select download option > Reflect installer only