Solved Backup/Clone Software freeware

Odos270

Odos270

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I be a poor boy, not much extra cash. I suppose this question has been asked a million times. Well, here's the 1 million +1 asking. :p Can't use the search function, tried, doesn't work. Posted about that on another thread. I'm looking for one that is freeware, without a nag popup. I suffer occasional brainfarts. That make me go ml4OLNG.gif at times. Not a pretty sight. c040.gif

Something that is reasonably easier to use. Hate the steep learning curve programs. Backups will be made to a 128GB flash drive.

Suggestions greatly appreciated
TIA
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit
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    PC/Desktop
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    HP h8 envy 1534
    CPU
    AMD FX-6200 (3.8GHz)
    Motherboard
    M3970AM-HP (Angelica2) (Gigabyte)
    Memory
    10GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Eyefinity Radeon HD 7570
    Browser
    Firefox
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    Kaskersky Internet Security 2016
Macrium works good-
I assume you want a free program to make system images for backup-

Macrium Reflect Free
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
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    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
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    Opera 24.0
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    Avast Internet Security
I just used Macrium Reflect Free to transfer Windows 8.1 from a HDD to a new SSD using image backups and can confirm it was very easy to use. I now plan to use Macrium Reflect instead of Paragon Backup I was using.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Build
    CPU
    Intel i3570K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-77X-UD5H
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire R9 280X Toxic
    Sound Card
    Realtek on motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic VP2770
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Intel 520 180GB SSD
    Seagate 2T HDD
    Seagate external 1T USB HDD
    PSU
    XFX 850W
    Case
    Nanoxia Deep Silence 1
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Microsoft
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    50Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
Macrium is a great freeware and I have used it and it worked flawlessly. Don't forget to create the WinPE disk/iso.

There are lots of freeware programs that work.

Acronis True Image WD Edition Software
WD Support

Acronis True Image Seagate Edition Software (DiscWizard)
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/acronis_true_image_seagate_edition_software_(discwizard).html

Also there are promotions that are slated year round. You might wanna check these out:

Paragon Hard Disk Manager – Backup & Recovery 15 Compact
Register HERE for your license.
x32 Download
x64 Download


AOMEI Backupper Pro
Download HERE
Use this License code AMPR-443TV-87Z90-5LWFT
source
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Ultimate / Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD A8 56000 APU
    Memory
    16gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD 7560D
    Browser
    Dragon, Cyberfox, Opera
    Antivirus
    Avast Premier(no firewall) CIS8 with HIPS
The Acronis software I used installed low level drivers which were not removed when the Acronis software was uninstalled. They were a real pain to remove - see Safe Removal of Acronis True Image Drivers

I've used Paragon Backup but now prefer Macrium Reflect.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Build
    CPU
    Intel i3570K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-77X-UD5H
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire R9 280X Toxic
    Sound Card
    Realtek on motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic VP2770
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Intel 520 180GB SSD
    Seagate 2T HDD
    Seagate external 1T USB HDD
    PSU
    XFX 850W
    Case
    Nanoxia Deep Silence 1
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Microsoft
    Internet Speed
    50Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
Thanks all. I installed Macrium. It's doing the job. Now when I reboot I get asked what I want to boot with, Windows or Macirum. Have another question. Will this work the same if I decide to use an external drive instead of the flash drive? I'm looking at buying a 4TB drive and then using my 1.5TB drive for backups. TIA
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP h8 envy 1534
    CPU
    AMD FX-6200 (3.8GHz)
    Motherboard
    M3970AM-HP (Angelica2) (Gigabyte)
    Memory
    10GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Eyefinity Radeon HD 7570
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Kaskersky Internet Security 2016
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