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  1. Windows 10 Why Should You Create a System Image!

    Hi If you aren't creating back up images of your OS, you should read this that I copied from a web page. I like sharing these things, but I never know where to post them. If this is a appropriate thread and needs to be moved, please do so! This is so important for users to know about! Thank you...
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    Windows 10 Trying to make Macrium Reflect Rescue Media

    Hi, In preparation to install w10 when it comes out I created Image of my system. Rufus does not recognise the PE 5 ISO made with Macrium Reflect Rescue Media utility although it says reads Win PE & Linux iso. Below is a shot of the process showing top the ISO "Rescue_REFLEX........" , then...
  3. Windows 7 How do you update a Hard Drive Clone?

    This is perhaps an advanced question, I'm not really sure where it belongs but I'll ask it here I guess. I keep hard drive clones (not quite the same as copy/paste) which are made using macrium reflect - I do this so that when an OS drive eventually fails, I can just slot in this clone and be...
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    Windows 8 image software:recognizition of partitions

    How does an image software like Macrium Reflect recognize the partitions on the destination disk at restore? Is it by drive letter, label,size or location?
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    Windows 8 [SOLVED]Recovery Options Missing

    I have a Windows 8.1 Asus UX303LA laptop up-to-date on all updates. If I do a shift + restart, it goes to a "Choose Options" screen that includes "Continue", "Use a Device", Troubleshoot" and "Turn Off". If I select "Troubleshoot", the options are, "UEFI Firmware" and "Startup Settings". There...
  6. Windows 8 Need free backup software suggestion's

    I'm thoroughly sick of Windows 8.1's FileHistory failing to backup numerous videos in my user account's Videos folder. I turned it off, as it's useless. I've already started using Macrium Reflect free for system images, as that also fail's to complete in 8.1 due to the system reserved partition...
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    Windows 8 Corrupted files not fixed by SFC /scannow so now what?

    I had trouble booting from certain rescue disks. I have Win8.1 upgrade from Win8 now. Since then I have had several issues to work out. I thought my backups were working properly, but they are not. I looked at event viewer for File History. Come to find out I had a problem come up there. It...
  8. Windows 7 Macrium Reflect questions

    Hi. I plan to buy Macrium Reflect Pro (MR). I tested latest build 5529 (version 5.1) trial a couple of days now. Some questions came up ... I use Windows 7 & Ubuntu 12.10 on a GPT HDD inside a UEFI system. 1. Can I backup the GPT structure of the HDD, meaning I can restore on bare metal? 2...
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    Windows 7 Macrium Reflect - PE Restore Disc loads but will not recognize USB 2.0 External HDD

    I am trialing Macrium Reflect because of its good reputation. I have a simple requirement. Backup to external hard drive (WD Passport), it is USB 2.0. Then use the Windows PE rescue CD to boot up and restore from external HDD. I have been researching this. I know about the lack of USB 3.0...
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    Windows 7 CD/DVD drive malfunction on recover installation

    Hi, I hope I picked the right forum category. I'm not computer literate so when my 14 month old PC running Windows 7 Home Premium failed to restart I took it to Staples for a recovery installation. Since bringing it home I downloaded Microsoft Security Essentials, then downloaded PC...
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    Windows 7 Backup software question for Mike & Super Sarge

    Thanks, in advance. I have seen how helpful you two are by browsing around here a bit. Mike, I got the Paragon software after seeing your YouTube tutorial, but my recovery disk program did not look like what you recorded. Could be you have a paid version, maybe they dumbed down the latest free...
  12. Windows 7 Macrium Reflect

    I looked at this & I like this method for making a complete backup of my entire system. I use about 120GB of 400GB total on my x64 HP laptop and it has Windows 7 Home Premium installed. I am leaning towards a external device other than CD's so what would you recommend for this. If you don't mind...
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    Windows 7 USB Problems

    I just came across this forum so I apologize if I'm not posting in the correct category. I'm also very new to 7, so again, accept my apologies if I am not providing everything needed for my question to be answered. A friend and I built a new PC a few weeks ago and I have been having problems...
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    Windows 7 Show you the way----Comparison of different online or local backup Tools

    Since I noticed a lot of people have post threads to ask for suggestions about backup tools. It's time-consuming and boring to answer each of them. Hence I make a comparison about 3 best online backup tools and 3 best local backup tools to show the way to novices. (Don't forget to reply if you...