Solved Image your system with free Macrium

[Stephanie]

Updated Macrium this morning, 64bit free version

 

[kado897]

Just a small fix this time.Macrium Reflect Patch Details

 

[lehnerus2000]

Thanks

Thanks for the:

• Tip-off, Stephanie
• Information link, kado897

 

[Bertison]

I came late to this long Thread, sorry if I repeat anything said earlier, don't really want to fumble through them all!

I found Macrium Free via my network engineer grandson, really like it. I backup the 1TB PC and the 320 GB laptop to my NAS as images, both are very quick to copy. However, one thing I notice is that Windows Action Centre no longer recognises the NAS as a backup destination, but will only show DVD as such. Does not bother me, as I have a SATA external drive (no Hdd for it atm) and I know that works if attached to the PC or Laptop, have done it before. The NAS also backs up, stores and streams music, photo and videos - is that why Action Centre does not "see" the NAS?

 

[Kaktussoft]

I came late to this long Thread, sorry if I repeat anything said earlier, don't really want to fumble through them all!

I found Macrium Free via my network engineer grandson, really like it. I backup the 1TB PC and the 320 GB laptop to my NAS as images, both are very quick to copy. However, one thing I notice is that Windows Action Centre no longer recognises the NAS as a backup destination, but will only show DVD as such. Does not bother me, as I have a SATA external drive (no Hdd for it atm) and I know that works if attached to the PC or Laptop, have done it before. The NAS also backs up, stores and streams music, photo and videos - is that why Action Centre does not "see" the NAS?

Win7 built-on backup doesn't work over the network on HOME PREMIUM. You do need at least PROFESSIONAL. You can restore over network though (if correct network drivers have been loaded in winpe).

 

[essenbe]

I may be very wrong here, but I believe that is Windows Home Premium will not back up to a Network device. Professional and Ultimate will.

 

[kado897]

Hi Bertison. I guess the reason for that is that you are using Windows 7 Home Premium. Network destinations are not supported for Windows Backup on that version. As you discovered it is fine for Macrium.

I've been beaten to it.

 

[Stephanie]

Just now I decided to change my backup schedule and Macrium is asking for a password :shock:, I don't remember having a password so I'm stuck, will I have to uninstall then reinstall ?, any advice appreciated

 

[maxie]

See if this is any help Steph

What user name and password is used when scheduling a backup? (Backup, Schedule)

 

[Stephanie]

Sorry maxie that just gives me my name

I just found I can use with a blank password - thanks maxie - hugs

 

[maxie]

Glad its sorted Steph

 

[Stephanie]

Yeah set up a new backup schedule - sorry forum wont let me rep you

 

[maxie]

Rep is not important Steph The main thing is that you got it sorted

 

[Scoop]

I started reading the thread since I'm interested in trying Macrium as a cloning tool. I read on the 1st page of the thread that Macrium doesn't support cloning, just imaging.

However, when I visit the Macrium site and read about the tool, it says that it does support cloning as well as imaging.

Just wanted to clear that up and ask the Macrium users here about this.

 

[kado897]

Just now I decided to change my backup schedule and Macrium is asking for a password :shock:, I don't remember having a password so I'm stuck, will I have to uninstall then reinstall ?, any advice appreciated

I think that will be the Windows Administrator (You) and its password. Macrium uses the Windows Task scheduler with high privilege.

 

[kado897]

I started reading the thread since I'm interested in trying Macrium as a cloning tool. I read on the 1st page of the thread that Macrium doesn't support cloning, just imaging.

However, when I visit the Macrium site and read about the tool, it says that it does support cloning as well as imaging.

Just wanted to clear that up and ask the Macrium users here about this.

All versions support cloning.. Click the link in my sig for a comparison.

 

[Stephanie]

Just now I decided to change my backup schedule and Macrium is asking for a password :shock:, I don't remember having a password so I'm stuck, will I have to uninstall then reinstall ?, any advice appreciated

I think that will be the Windows Administrator (You) and its password. Macrium uses the Windows Task scheduler with high privilege.

Thank you Keith, I found that a password is not needed (I don't use one on my main rig as I'm the only user), the reset works fine and tested the backup

 

[Scoop]

I started reading the thread since I'm interested in trying Macrium as a cloning tool. I read on the 1st page of the thread that Macrium doesn't support cloning, just imaging.

However, when I visit the Macrium site and read about the tool, it says that it does support cloning as well as imaging.

Just wanted to clear that up and ask the Macrium users here about this.

All versions support cloning.. Click the link in my sig for a comparison.

I looked at the link. I think I'll give Macrium a try. I like to try various cloning tools to see which I like best.

I've been using Acronis without problems for periodic cloning the past couple of years.

I'm still reading about imaging (vs or compared to cloning). I've run one imaging process with Acronis but haven't tested the "Restore" action with it.

Cloning has worked good for me in the past with recovering from a malware/virus intrusion.

 

[kado897]

I started reading the thread since I'm interested in trying Macrium as a cloning tool. I read on the 1st page of the thread that Macrium doesn't support cloning, just imaging.

However, when I visit the Macrium site and read about the tool, it says that it does support cloning as well as imaging.

Just wanted to clear that up and ask the Macrium users here about this.

All versions support cloning.. Click the link in my sig for a comparison.

I looked at the link. I think I'll give Macrium a try. I like to try various cloning tools to see which I like best.

I've been using Acronis without problems for periodic cloning the past couple of years.

I'm still reading about imaging (vs or compared to cloning). I've run one imaging process with Acronis but haven't tested the "Restore" action with it.

Cloning has worked good for me in the past with recovering from a malware/virus intrusion.

Personally I don't use cloning. It wastes the target drive. Imaging is better as it just creates a file on the target drive. I have never had a problem with a Macrium restore but I would recommend trying it for yourself. There is a link to a pre-built PE disc at the beginning of this tutorial.http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html?filter[2]=Backup%20Restore

 

[Scoop]

Personally I don't use cloning. It wastes the target drive. Imaging is better as it just creates a file on the target drive. I have never had a problem with a Macrium restore but I would recommend trying it for yourself

That's a good point and I've considered it as well. I'm basically learning about imaging but have had some questions about the compression rates and how that may affect my choice to try imaging vs cloning.

My main objective (with cloning) is to have a plug-and-play complete bootable replacement HDD on the shelf in the event of an intrusion which either can't be cleaned or would be time-consuming to recover.

It also protects me from user mistakes, bad downloads, things like that.

The other reason that I clone (every 4 weeks) is to have a spare HDD in the event of any HDD failure with my everyday HDD.

I used to run a Raid 1 config but due to unrelated issues with it, I discontinued it. Also, it's not a protection against malware/virus intrusions since both HDD's will be affected by such an intrusion.

The main part about imaging that I've been looking at is:

How many full-disk images (complete with MBR, etc) could I store on another HDD?

In other words, my everyday HDD is a 1 tb size drive (about 40% used) with the default Windows partitions: "System Reserved" and the main partition containing the OS and all of my data.

If I'm wanting to maintain full-disk images on another HDD, how many full-disk images would I be able to store on a separate HDD?

I read somewhere where Macrium's default compression rate is 50%. If that's the case, I'm guessing that I'd be able to store 2 full-disk images on another 1 Tb HDD.

I also read where video files are not compressed efficiently or as well as other files so I moved all of my video files to a separate HDD. That also freed up a lot of space on my OS/everyday HDD.

I bookmarked your 2nd link.