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    From =?UTF-8?B?Li4ud8Khw7HCp8KxwqTDsSA=?@21:1/5 to All on Thu Mar 16 01:18:29 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol


    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature,
    compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024.
    After that date we will no longer provide any changes to the v8 Free code
    base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your license to
    use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for future
    Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and
    including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will be no new features or support for later Windows operating system updates.

    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
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    Note: The above link has additional information(scroll up after loading
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  • From Big Al@21:1/5 to All on Thu Mar 16 10:05:14 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    On 3/16/23 04:18, this is what ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol


    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature, compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024. After that date we will no longer provide any
    changes to the v8 Free code base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your license to use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for future Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will be
    no new features or support for later Windows operating system updates.

    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
    </qp>

    Note: The above link has additional information(scroll up after loading the link)


    So you just upgrade to v9.
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  • From =?UTF-8?B?Li4ud8Khw7HCp8KxwqTDsSA=?@21:1/5 to Big Al on Thu Mar 16 09:17:40 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    Big Al wrote on 3/16/2023 7:05 AM:
    On 3/16/23 04:18, this is what ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol


    <qp>
    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature,
    compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024.
    After that date we will no longer provide any changes to the v8 Free
    code base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your license
    to use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for future
    Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and
    including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will be no new features
    or support for later Windows operating system updates.

    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
    </qp>

    Note: The above link has additional information(scroll up after loading
    the link)


    So you just upgrade to v9.

    Uh...
    The post was relative to Macrium Reflect ***Free*** which will be
    discontinued.

    'Free' version of V9 won't be available.
    V9 will be available in the 'Home' version - trial ware or fee
    Trial version upon expiration is different than v8 free versions.
    "Once your trial ends, you will have the ability to restore previously
    created backup files, but all other features will be blocked."

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  • From Big Al@21:1/5 to All on Thu Mar 16 12:27:40 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    On 3/16/23 12:17, this is what ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    Big Al wrote on 3/16/2023 7:05 AM:
    On 3/16/23 04:18, this is what ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol

    <qp>
    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature, compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024. After that date we will no longer provide any
    changes to the v8 Free code base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your license to use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for future Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will
    be no new features or support for later Windows operating system updates. >>>
    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
    </qp>

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    So you just upgrade to v9.

    Uh...
    The post was relative to Macrium Reflect ***Free*** which will be discontinued.

    'Free' version of V9 won't be available.
    V9 will be available in the 'Home' version - trial ware or fee
     Trial version upon expiration is different than v8 free versions.
    "Once your trial ends, you will have the ability to restore previously created backup files, but all other features will
    be blocked."

    Dang, Missed that.
    --
    Al

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  • From Bill@21:1/5 to All on Thu Mar 16 14:24:07 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    On 3/16/2023 12:17 PM, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    Big Al wrote on 3/16/2023 7:05 AM:
    On 3/16/23 04:18, this is what ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol


    <qp>
    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature,
    compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024.
    After that date we will no longer provide any changes to the v8 Free
    code base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your license
    to use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for future
    Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and
    including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will be no new
    features or support for later Windows operating system updates.

    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
    </qp>

    Note: The above link has additional information(scroll up after
    loading the link)


    So you just upgrade to v9.

    Uh...
    The post was relative to Macrium Reflect ***Free*** which will be discontinued.

    'Free' version of V9 won't be available.
    V9 will be available in the 'Home' version - trial ware or fee
     Trial version upon expiration is different than v8 free versions.
    "Once your trial ends, you will have the ability to restore previously created backup files, but all other features will be blocked."


    I began to try that software for the first time about a month ago, and I
    saw that notice, and so I uninstalled it. What's the next best thing
    (besides my current "system" of copying folders to external storage)?

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  • From Paul@21:1/5 to Bill on Thu Mar 16 16:53:31 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    On 3/16/2023 2:24 PM, Bill wrote:
    On 3/16/2023 12:17 PM, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    Big Al wrote on 3/16/2023 7:05 AM:
    On 3/16/23 04:18, this is what ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol

    <qp>
    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature, compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024. After that date we will no longer provide any changes to the v8 Free code base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your license to use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for future Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will be no new features or support for later Windows operating system updates.

    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
    </qp>

    Note: The above link has additional information(scroll up after loading the link)


    So you just upgrade to v9.

    Uh...
    The post was relative to Macrium Reflect ***Free*** which will be discontinued.

    'Free' version of V9 won't be available.
    V9 will be available in the 'Home' version - trial ware or fee
      Trial version upon expiration is different than v8 free versions.
    "Once your trial ends, you will have the ability to restore previously created backup files, but all other features will be blocked."


    I began to try that software for the first time about a month ago, and I saw that notice, and so I uninstalled it. What's the next best thing (besides my current "system" of copying folders to external storage)?


    You can continue to use it.

    I don't have a particular plan to stop using the
    old versions I have here.

    Paul

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  • From Paul in Houston TX@21:1/5 to Bill on Thu Mar 16 16:38:52 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    Bill wrote:
    On 3/16/2023 12:17 PM, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    Big Al wrote on 3/16/2023 7:05 AM:
    On 3/16/23 04:18, this is what ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol


    <qp>
    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature,
    compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024.
    After that date we will no longer provide any changes to the v8 Free
    code base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your
    license to use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for
    future Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and
    including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will be no new
    features or support for later Windows operating system updates.

    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
    </qp>

    Note: The above link has additional information(scroll up after
    loading the link)


    So you just upgrade to v9.

    Uh...
    The post was relative to Macrium Reflect ***Free*** which will be
    discontinued.

    'Free' version of V9 won't be available.
    V9 will be available in the 'Home' version - trial ware or fee
      Trial version upon expiration is different than v8 free versions.
    "Once your trial ends, you will have the ability to restore previously
    created backup files, but all other features will be blocked."


    I began to try that software for the first time about a month ago, and I
    saw that notice, and so I uninstalled it. What's the next best thing
    (besides my current "system" of copying folders to external storage)?

    Version 7 Free works just fine for me. IMO, upgrading when not
    necessary is a waste of time and energy.

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  • From Zaidy036@21:1/5 to All on Thu Mar 16 21:01:14 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    On 3/16/2023 4:18 AM, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol


    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature, compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024.
    After that date we will no longer provide any changes to the v8 Free
    code base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your license to
    use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for future
    Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and
    including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will be no new features
    or support for later Windows operating system updates.

    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
    </qp>

    Note: The above link has additional information(scroll up after loading
    the link)


    https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/best-disk-image-software/

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  • From =?UTF-8?B?Li4ud8Khw7HCp8KxwqTDsSA=?@21:1/5 to Bill on Thu Mar 16 18:07:04 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    Bill wrote on 3/16/2023 11:24 AM:
    On 3/16/2023 12:17 PM, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    The post was relative to Macrium Reflect ***Free*** which will be
    discontinued.

    'Free' version of V9 won't be available.
    V9 will be available in the 'Home' version - trial ware or fee
      Trial version upon expiration is different than v8 free versions.
    "Once your trial ends, you will have the ability to restore previously
    created backup files, but all other features will be blocked."


    I began to try that software for the first time about a month ago, and I
    saw that notice, and so I uninstalled it. What's the next best thing
    (besides my current "system" of copying folders to external storage)?



    As Paul noted, the v8.x free editions(even the 8.x fee based edition)
    will continue to run, like they do now, just no longer updated, supported
    not really an issue - no support for free versions).
    - I'm using a paid 8.0 version build 7175 on this device. On my near
    ancient Surface 3, the free 8.0 version, build 7279[1]
    One can still obtain the 'Free' editions from 3rd party sites(still need
    to register(email for install/registration code, assign license #)
    - e.g 3rd party MajorGeeks{2]
    Multiple free old versions may be available on other sites, though the
    only earlier free v8's I've used without incident or failure(image create
    and restore, and only on the Surface device) in the last year are builds
    .6560, .6584, .7097, .7175. I also use ATI 2020 perpetual on the
    Surface(it's image is smaller and a few minutes faster).

    [1] 8.0.7279 is what the program and installer indicate, but never did
    see a .7279 in the release notes. <http://updates.macrium.com/reflect/v8/v8.1.7401/details8.1.7401.htm>
    - The digital signature for .7279 is Jan 10, 2023
    Not seeing in release notes, might be the difference in free or fee build numbers or just guessing - possibly a timing from download/install date
    vs. me looking at release notes. The release notes does show the
    short-lived(1 week only] v 8.0.7280 released on Jan 10th 2023.

    [2] MajorGeeks provides 8.0.7279 full 175 MB installer, other sites may
    only provide the 5MB stub installer.
    If downloading the full installer, install steps:
    - When running the downloaded file, in the options on the top, change
    from the HOME Edition to FREE
    - Click Options, then choose Download Installer and PE Components
    - Uncheck Run Installer when downloaded
    - After the download is complete, run the setup to install

    What I don't know, once 8.0 EOL is reached, if the ability to
    register/obtain registration-install code also ceases
    - i.e. a possible inability to reinstall unless the code was previously obtained, or worst case - not capable of being installed.

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  • From =?UTF-8?B?Li4ud8Khw7HCp8KxwqTDsSA=?@21:1/5 to All on Thu Mar 16 18:25:28 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    Zaidy036 wrote on 3/16/2023 6:01 PM:
    On 3/16/2023 4:18 AM, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol


    <qp>
    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature,
    compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024.
    After that date we will no longer provide any changes to the v8 Free
    code base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your license
    to use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for future
    Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and
    including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will be no new features
    or support for later Windows operating system updates.

    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
    </qp>

    Note: The above link has additional information(scroll up after loading
    the link)


    https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/best-disk-image-software/

    :)
    Top 5 listed, then immediately after the Top 5, it notes the best free is
    'FOG'
    => FOG is a Linux only product

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  • From Paul@21:1/5 to All on Fri Mar 17 00:02:28 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    On 3/16/2023 9:25 PM, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    Zaidy036 wrote on 3/16/2023 6:01 PM:
    On 3/16/2023 4:18 AM, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol

    <qp>
    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature, compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024. After that date we will no longer provide any changes to the v8 Free code base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your license to use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for future Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will be no new features or support for later Windows operating system updates.

    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
    </qp>

    Note: The above link has additional information(scroll up after loading the link)


    https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/best-disk-image-software/

    :)
    Top 5 listed, then immediately after the Top 5, it notes the best free is 'FOG'
    ; FOG is a Linux only product

    They do make some interesting claims.

    For example, they could not find a "Con" for Clonezilla. Only "Pro" datapoints.

    And they didn't test DriveImage XML. What is this world coming to.
    You're supposed to test that one, because it functions
    as an "anchor" for one end of your graphs. I don't think that
    one uses a compressor for its data.

    I'm of the opinion, that when it comes to backup software,
    you have to do your own tests. Because ultimately, when the
    shit hits the fan, you're the guy that cleans up the mess.

    You can start with a "speed" table, and work from there.
    The table is about 30% down the page.

    https://www.raymond.cc/blog/10-commercial-disk-imaging-software-features-and-backuprestore-speed-comparison/2/

    Paul

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  • From =?UTF-8?B?Li4ud8Khw7HCp8KxwqTDsSA=?@21:1/5 to Paul on Fri Mar 17 01:37:50 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    Paul wrote on 3/16/2023 9:02 PM:
    On 3/16/2023 9:25 PM, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ  wrote:
    Zaidy036 wrote on 3/16/2023 6:01 PM:
    On 3/16/2023 4:18 AM, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:
    https://www.macrium.com/product-support-policy#macrium-reflect-free-product-end-of-life-eol


    <qp>
    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 is the last version to receive feature,
    compatibility or bug fix updates.

    Will future security vulnerabilities be fixed?

    Yes, security patches will still be provided until 1st January 2024.
    After that date we will no longer provide any changes to the v8 Free
    code base.

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    Yes, you can continue to use the software in perpetuity, your license
    to use the software is unaffected.

    Will Macrium Reflect Free have any new features or updates for future
    Windows versions?

    Macrium Reflect Free v8.0 supports Windows XP SP 3.0 up to, and
    including, Windows 10 & 11 version 22H2. There will be no new
    features or support for later Windows operating system updates.

    Note: This notice only applies to Macrium Reflect Free.
    </qp>

    Note: The above link has additional information(scroll up after
    loading the link)


    https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/best-disk-image-software/

    :)
    Top 5 listed, then immediately after the Top 5, it notes the best free
    is 'FOG'
      => FOG is a Linux only product

    They do make some interesting claims.

    For example, they could not find a "Con" for Clonezilla. Only "Pro" datapoints.

    And they didn't test DriveImage XML. What is this world coming to.
    You're supposed to test that one, because it functions
    as an "anchor" for one end of your graphs. I don't think that
    one uses a compressor for its data.

    I'm of the opinion, that when it comes to backup software,
    you have to do your own tests. Because ultimately, when the
    shit hits the fan, you're the guy that cleans up the mess.

    You can start with a "speed" table, and work from there.
    The table is about 30% down the page.

    https://www.raymond.cc/blog/10-commercial-disk-imaging-software-features-and-backuprestore-speed-comparison/2/


       Paul
    It's been a few years since I tested DI-XML(Runtime.org product)
    A quick check shows the the latest version was in 2016 - V2.60
    They do have a free version
    The fee based commercial version(not sure if same version)is $100US for 5 licenses, 2 incidents or support and 1 yr for updates)
    - no clue what 'updates' mean.
    If one looks at all their products, the release dates are all more than a
    few years old.
    - Small company? No periodic updates? Not sure where based US(Hawaii)
    or Europe(Germany,England, France)

    --
    ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ

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  • From s|b@21:1/5 to All on Fri Mar 17 17:52:03 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    On Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:18:29 -0700, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    I asked the same question in alt.comp.freeware. Chances are you can
    continue to use 8.x free for a while. AFAIK 6.x and 7.x free still work
    as well. It's not like the software will suddenly stop working.

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    s|b

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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to me@privacy.invalid on Sun Mar 19 02:04:41 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    s|b <me@privacy.invalid> wrote:
    On Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:18:29 -0700, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    I asked the same question in alt.comp.freeware. Chances are you can
    continue to use 8.x free for a while. AFAIK 6.x and 7.x free still work
    as well. It's not like the software will suddenly stop working.

    Even in W11?
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  • From Paul@21:1/5 to Ant on Sun Mar 19 00:13:07 2023
    XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-11

    On 3/18/2023 10:04 PM, Ant wrote:
    s|b <me@privacy.invalid> wrote:
    On Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:18:29 -0700, ...w¡ñ§±¤ñ wrote:

    Can I continue to use Macrium Reflect Free?

    I asked the same question in alt.comp.freeware. Chances are you can
    continue to use 8.x free for a while. AFAIK 6.x and 7.x free still work
    as well. It's not like the software will suddenly stop working.

    Even in W11?

    For the time being, W10 and W11 have the same technical requirements.

    For W10 and W11, 6.3.1865 is the minimum version (will have no "error 9").
    Any version 7 should be good enough for the "free" full backups.

    *******

    If they're still available, some of the old versions are stored
    this way on their site. You have to know a version number to try,
    to generate a valid link to one (guessing would take too long).
    I expect these will be removed, when the Free interval is closed
    for good.

    Approx 100MB each (the WADK to prepare a rescue disc a particular
    way, is a larger download). These just put the basic backup stuff
    on your C: drive, and making the rescue disc is a separate issue.
    But making the rescue CD is important, and is not a task to neglect.
    Under the circumstances, you should make your rescue CD immediately
    after installing this on C: . My rescue CD is on a USB stick (a V7.2)

    https://download.macrium.com/reflect/v7/v7.3.6391/reflect_setup_free_x64.exe

    https://download.macrium.com/reflect/v7/v7.3.6391/reflect_setup_free_x86.exe

    Paul

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