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Macrium Reflect 8 Home plans to discontinue Free version


Cecelius2

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Sad news--  I got a notification on my computer that Macrium Reflect 8 Home backup/cloning software is discontinuing their free version.  Google search shows that Updates to the free version will end on January 1, 2024.  

This is sad news.  Macrium Reflect 8 home free is a good product.   I have Acronis, but they are pushing their subscription version.  I normally buy a perpetual license every couple years, but may have to go to the subscription version.

So--What will you guys be using as an alternative/replacement?

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The free version will keep working, just without bug fixes and improvements, and the security fixes will be provided thru year end.

I have 1 license for Reflect 8 Home that I use on my DAW PC, but I use the free version on my laptop and another general use PC.

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.
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On 1/29/2023 at 2:58 PM, Cecelius2 said:

I have Acronis, but they are pushing their subscription version.  I normally buy a perpetual license every couple years,

Yeah I am the same way. And I don't bother with all the other BS that they have started including in True Image.

Man this is just not going away is it? Subscriptions I mean. Does everything have to be subscription based? Good Grief Charlie Brown!

I wonder if Ghost still runs on Win10?

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45 minutes ago, Grem said:

Yeah I am the same way. And I don't bother with all the other BS that they have started including in True Image.

Man this is just not going away is it? Subscriptions I mean. Does everything have to be subscription based? Good Grief Charlie Brown!

I wonder if Ghost still runs on Win10?

I had Norton Ghost back in my Windows XP days. Don't think I even tried that with Windows 7.  😂

My money is on Macrium Reflect 8 Home these days. It's extremely reliable, well documented and supported, and with a helpful user forum. https://knowledgebase.macrium.com/display/KNOW80/Macrium+Reflect+User+Guide

$69.95/single license, or $139.95/4-pack. Not a subscription, or an annual fee. You get updates for free until the next major version is released. Macrium Reflect 7 was released in February 2017 and had rolling point releases through October 2020. Bug fixes and improvements are frequently released between the point releases. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrium_Reflect

It comes with 12-months Essentials Support which I've never needed to use, as their User Guide and forum have gotten me through anything I've encountered. 12 months of hand-holding should be more than enough to get up and running. ;)

Macrium Reflect 8 Home https://www.macrium.com/products/home

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