Windows 10: Hi guys, what's the latest on system backup software?

It's been awhile since I've used 3rd party system backup software so I just wanted to ask you guys if Macrium Reflect or MiniTool is the best, or most efficient way to do a full system image backup on a portable drive now-a-days in 2021? Do you guys recommend any other way to do a full backup of the system that i can store on an external hard drive etc.. (basically I used macrium reflect and mini tool, but are those the most modern/hip way today in 2021 to do the system backup?) Thanks.

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Hi guys, what's the latest on system backup software?

It's been awhile since I've used 3rd party system backup software so I just wanted to ask you guys if Macrium Reflect or MiniTool is the best, or most efficient way to do a full system image backup on a portable drive now-a-days in 2021?

Do you guys recommend any other way to do a full backup of the system that i can store on an external hard drive etc..

(basically I used macrium reflect and mini tool, but are those the most modern/hip way today in 2021 to do the system backup?)

Thanks.

 

Hi guys, what's the latest on system backup software?

Hello @Napkins333,

There are MANY members here that use Macrium Reflect [ FREE ], so you will have a LOT of help and advice if needed.

Personally, I would stay clear of the Windows Built-In Imaging & Backup option for the reasons I have given below.

Macrium Reflect - Imaging & Backup
Macrium Reflect is a trusted and recommended source that is widely used in this forum, therefore, there is plenty of help available for ANY questions or advice if needed.

Download => Macrium Reflect - FREE Edition

Other Software:
This Software is listed in alphabetical order as opposed to relevance order.

> Acronis True Image - PAID
> AOMEI Backupper Standard Edition - Free Backup Software for Windows - FREE
> EaseUS ToDo Backup - FREE
> FreeFileSync: Open Source File Synchronization & Backup Software - FREE
> Karen's Replicator - Backup Utility - FREE
> NovaBackup - PAID
> Paragon Backup & Recovery - FREE
> Second Copy Automatic Backup Software - PAID
> SyncBackFree: Backup and Synchronization Software - FREE
> SyncToy - MS Download Centre - FREE

Windows Built-In Imaging & Backup:
DOWNSIDE:

It is common knowledge that most of the time you CAN'T trust ANY of the MS built-in Backup or Image facilities because they just DON'T work. The System Imaging facility is a deprecated feature which is NO longer being developed or updated [ it used the same executables in every version of W10 ]. Even MS say that the built-in System Imaging facility should NOT be used . . .

SOURCE: > Features Removed or Deprecated in Windows 10


I hope this helps.

 

Hi guys, what's the latest on system backup software?

Paul,

Great. I say pretty much the same thing myself whenever I suggest Macrium Reflect.
- Unlike you, I don't keep separate files written up. I just copy, paste & tailor from old posts such as my ditty - file backup vs imaging, Win10 imaging deprecated, Macrium Reflect, backup drivers - TenForums

Denis