It doesn't come out every year with nothing but 2010, 2011, 2012 and/or v4, v5 and asking for more money. Legally, you can use it on three computers at the same time and it doesn't require online activation.

If one buys it with BareMetals, then it is for $50. The best imaging software and the easiest I own is IFW/IFD/IFL (Image for Windows). Later on the member Raza007 taught me that any imaging program and as many can be available as a bootmenu with EasyBCD. Others were not available nor the free version of Macrium Reflect. The only thing I liked about Macrium Reflect that it was available at bootmenu. Within less than six months they came with v5 and they wanted another $60. The first imaging program I bought as a family package was Macrium Reflect v4 and paid $100. Last year, when I got into imaging the computers, instead of formatting the computers, I spend tons of money on imaging programs.

Which I believe is same for Acronis 2012. One of the things, I liked about Acronis v2011, that it has 'Try & Decide' which is like 'Shadow Defender'. I bought it on sale for $19.99 and it is one of the best software I have owned, this came with the Plus package too. I own the Acronis v2011 and it doesn't require online activation. The online activation started from Acronis v2012, not before. I would appreciate comparisons between the two from YOUR perspective. Wonder if Macrium would match their offer?Īnyway, you guys are good around here. I do have an 'upgrade' option available since he has an older Acronis product. Anyone using ATI2012 that could tell me that? I know that Macrium allows a 45 digit password, but I don't know how many characters Acronis 2012 allows. It is imperative that the image is AES encrypted, which both products do. The backup image goes straight to an external drive. There is no need for sector to sector cloning. We are going to backup an unencrypted system disk and a few other normal windows data partitions. To be fair even the 'freebies' would do the trick (password excluded). I have used tons of different programs and it has come down to these two in the final analysis for me. PLEASE don't suggest anything other than either Acronis or Macrium Standard Edition. I am curious about what feedback this thread may generate. I am going to grab one of these two products for a family member.

Macrium reflect vs acronis true image