The first step to backing up is selecting and installing backup software.Īs a result, in this first step in our series about backing up with Macrium Reflect, I’ll do just that – download and install the current version of Macrium Reflect 5.0.

The first place to start is the Macrium website.Ĭlick the Download Free Trial button near the lower right. This will take you to the c|net download center where you’ll need to click Download Now to complete the download. After downloading, run it and you’ll be presented with a dialog box in which you’ll select which version of Macrium that you want: The downloaded at this stage is not actually Macrium itself, but rather an installer. If you’ve already purchased the program, select Full version and copy in the license key where requested.

Otherwise, simply select Trial installer and the Standard version.īe sure to select the correct version – 32-bit or 64-bit – for the system on which you’re installing Macrium.Īfter the program downloads, it automatically runs Macrium setup:Ĭlick Next to begin the installation. By default, everything is selected, which is appropriate: After extracting the file, the Setup Wizard begins:Īfter agreeing to the license terms (if you’ve purchased the product), you’ll once again be asked to provide your license key:

The only change from the defaults that I recommend is to check Install for all users.Ĭlick Next followed by Install and the installation begins. When complete, click Finish and you’re done. Macrium Reflect has been installed on your machine. The setup program will place a “Reflect” icon on your desktop – double-click that and Reflect will start.ĭownloading and installing Macrium Reflect. Go ahead and download this from the c|net downloader. Since we’re using GoogleĬhrome, it’s asking if it’s OK to download an. Now, I’m going to go ahead and install the full version because I’m going to Will go ahead and click on that to run it. Trial has the majority of what you would like to evaluate and I encourage you Want to show off all of its features and functionality.

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