

A scheduled task may not run if the path or the xml file name contained '-full', '-inc' or '-diff'. Setting up Macrium Reflect is pretty easy.* Scheduled backup tasks now present a postpone option if the backup notification delay has been set in the Defaults

First, head to the official website to download the setup file. You’ll need to input an email to which Macrium will send a unique registration code. After downloading the setup file and running it on your PC, you’ll need this registration code at some point during the installation.ĭuring our test, the installation was pretty slow, which was odd given the file size was relatively small (less than 200MB), but it could have been a network problem.Īfter installing the app, the first feature you should notice is creating a file or folder backup. Look for the button that aptly says “Create a File or Folder Backup” and click it. The backup entails uploading them to local storage or an external storage device (CD, DVD, USB stick, etc), where you can easily retrieve them later.ĭoing this will open up a menu where you can choose individual files or folders that you want to back up. Unlike many competitors, Reflect doesn’t let users back up files to cloud storage services, which represents a major drawback with the software.

Managing frequent backups can be stressful, and to reduce this stress, Reflect lets you schedule backups ahead of time and have them perform automatically, giving you more space to focus on your work. If you're using the commercial version, you can sync multiple schedules to ensure all devices within your network get backed up simultaneously.
