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Macrium Reflect: Backup of a Backup?


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#1 NoMoBackups

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Posted 08 March 2023 - 03:57 PM

I have a Macrium Reflect task to backup certain files/folders everyday. It backs up to a separate local physical disk location (lets call it drive F). It is possible to create another task once a month to backup that entire location to another separate NAS drive? When I tried to create a new backup target location and point it to the NAS device, it seems Macrium only selects one target location, which ever is first on the list and if that doesn't work, then it seeks the next location.



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Posted 09 March 2023 - 05:27 AM

Are you using the Free Version?

 

The reason that I am using NTI Shadow is that, in the past, Macrium Reflect (free version) did not accommodate NAS Drives.

 

Check the T&Cs of your version



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Posted 09 March 2023 - 06:59 AM

Are you using the Free Version?

 

The reason that I am using NTI Shadow is that, in the past, Macrium Reflect (free version) did not accommodate NAS Drives.

 

Check the T&Cs of your version

Thanks, I am using the paid version.



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Posted 14 May 2023 - 01:18 PM

Alternatively, you could just use some sort of file/folder sync utilty to copy the contents of one drive to another drive.

Or you could even use a script.


- Use this to collect and post information about your PC hardware, software and configuration (Whether or not you have crashing).

 

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Posted 14 May 2023 - 04:01 PM

Quick point about NAS Drives: They are intended to run continuously 24/7/52.

 

Because I am  no-longer running a business and am no-longer adding details in my Accounts at any time. I have now turned the NAS Drive, off.

 

I have repurposed its HDDs in separate enclosures (very cheap) and, still using NTI Shadow, I use one for a weekly Back-up and the other one for a monthly Back-up, which is kept in a Fireproof Box.



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Posted 14 May 2023 - 04:03 PM

That sounds like a good backup plan, Eddie.


- Use this to collect and post information about your PC hardware, software and configuration (Whether or not you have crashing).

 

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Posted 14 May 2023 - 04:15 PM

Aye, I'm just a tad paranoiac about malware.

 

My daughter, accidentally sent me one, way back in the mid 1980's. - Every time I hit a key, a flower appeared on the screen!

 

Luckily I had a competent Techie as a regular Customer, but it cost me a Free Coffee and Scone, every day for a year!



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Posted 14 May 2023 - 04:24 PM

Blasphemy, I tell you. :wink:

 

Yeah, I remember before Windows was stable using multiple processes for things, and removed some kernel mode code. Things would crash all the time.

 

I'm not sure if this is hepful at all, as it's not exactly the same thing, but...

https://forum.macrium.com/Topic39091.aspx

 

Have you searched their forums for answers?


- Use this to collect and post information about your PC hardware, software and configuration (Whether or not you have crashing).

 

Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions - Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 & Vista

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/576314/blue-screen-of-death-bsod-posting-instructions-windows-10-81-8-7-vista/

 

 





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