{"id":138025,"date":"2021-12-07T08:53:16","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T13:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=138025"},"modified":"2023-11-13T09:55:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T14:55:01","slug":"backup-windows-11-macrium-reflect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-macrium-reflect\/","title":{"rendered":"How to backup Windows 11 with Macrium Reflect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Windows 11, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">built-in backup feature<\/a>, or third-party solutions like Macrium Reflect to create a full backup of your laptop or desktop computer.<\/p>\n<p>A full backup creates a copy of the entire computer, including the primary as well as secondary drives to an external source storage, which you can then use to restore a device in case of critical problems, malware, hardware failure, or after upgrading the primary storage.<\/p>\n<p>Macrium Reflect is a paid backup software with a free version with limited features. However, the Macrium Reflect free has all the basic features most <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-new-features\/\">Windows 11<\/a> users need to create full and differential backups manually or automatically to protect the entire computer and files.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, you will learn the steps to use the free version of Macrium Reflect 8 with the best settings to make automatic backups of a computer running Windows 11.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#create_backup_windows11_reflect\">Create full automated backups of Windows 11 using Macrium Refrect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#restore_backup_windows11_reflect\">Restore full backup of Windows 11 using Macrium Reflect<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"create_backup_windows11_reflect\">Create full automated backups of Windows 11 using Macrium Refrect<\/h2>\n<p>To set up automated backups on Windows 11, you will need an external storage with enough space to save the backup, download and install a free copy of Macrium Reflect, and configure the best settings to create backups automatically.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Connect backup drive<\/h3>\n<p>You will need to connect an external USB hard drive to use it as the destination storage.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Install Macrium Reflect<\/h3>\n<p>To download and install Macrium Reflect, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrium.com\/reflectfree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Open <strong>Macrium Reflect<\/strong> download page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Backup at Home&#8221; section, click the <strong>Download Free<\/strong> link for the Reflect 8 Free option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138033\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/download-macrium-reflect-free.webp?resize=827%2C523&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Macrium Reflect download\" width=\"827\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/download-macrium-reflect-free.webp?w=850&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/download-macrium-reflect-free.webp?resize=300%2C190&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/download-macrium-reflect-free.webp?resize=150%2C95&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>I need a personal free license<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm your email address to register the download.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_138034\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138034\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-free-lincense.webp?resize=827%2C540&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reflect free license\" width=\"827\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-free-lincense.webp?w=957&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 957w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-free-lincense.webp?resize=300%2C196&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-free-lincense.webp?resize=879%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 879w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-free-lincense.webp?resize=150%2C98&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reflect free license<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>No Thank You<\/strong> option for the email newsletter feature.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the <strong>Macrium Reflect<\/strong> link you received in your email account to download the application.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>ReflectDJHF.exe<\/strong> file to open the download agent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138035\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-download-agent.webp?resize=544%2C526&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Macrium Reflect download agent\" width=\"544\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-download-agent.webp?w=544&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 544w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-download-agent.webp?resize=300%2C290&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-download-agent.webp?resize=150%2C145&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again to begin the installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the option to accept the terms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Home<\/strong> edition option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the option to confirm you will install the software for personal use.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138036\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflec-home-install-personal-license.webp?resize=495%2C387&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Macrium Reflect home setup\" width=\"495\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflec-home-install-personal-license.webp?w=495&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 495w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflec-home-install-personal-license.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflec-home-install-personal-license.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the email address you entered to register the download.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the registration code you received in the email to download the software.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138037\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-home-registration-windows-11.webp?resize=495%2C387&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reflect home registration\" width=\"495\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-home-registration-windows-11.webp?w=495&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 495w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-home-registration-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-home-registration-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138038\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/install-macrium-reflect-windows-11.webp?resize=495%2C387&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Macrium Reflect install\" width=\"495\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/install-macrium-reflect-windows-11.webp?w=495&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 495w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/install-macrium-reflect-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/install-macrium-reflect-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, you can proceed to set up a backup schedule for your computer.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Create Windows 11 backup<\/h3>\n<p>To create a full backup of a Windows 11 laptop or desktop with Macrium Reflect, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Macrium Reflect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Create Backups<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Local Disks<\/strong> tab from the right side.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the system and other drives to backup.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138040\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-select-source-drive-backup.webp?resize=827%2C481&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Macrium Reflect backup source drive\" width=\"827\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-select-source-drive-backup.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-select-source-drive-backup.webp?resize=300%2C174&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-select-source-drive-backup.webp?resize=988%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 988w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-select-source-drive-backup.webp?resize=150%2C87&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear the destination drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Image selected disks on this computer<\/strong> option from the left pane.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138041\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-selected-disks-computer.webp?resize=827%2C481&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image selected disks option\" width=\"827\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-selected-disks-computer.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-selected-disks-computer.webp?resize=300%2C174&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-selected-disks-computer.webp?resize=988%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 988w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-selected-disks-computer.webp?resize=150%2C87&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Destination&#8221; section, select the <strong>Folder<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138042\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-backup-destination.webp?resize=769%2C688&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Backup destination option\" width=\"769\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-backup-destination.webp?w=769&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 769w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-backup-destination.webp?resize=300%2C268&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-backup-destination.webp?resize=642%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-backup-destination.webp?resize=150%2C134&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Folder<\/strong> button on the right.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the destination storage to save the full backup of Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong> link in the bottom-left corner.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138043\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-advanced-options.webp?resize=769%2C688&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Advanced options\" width=\"769\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-advanced-options.webp?w=769&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 769w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-advanced-options.webp?resize=300%2C268&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-advanced-options.webp?resize=642%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/reflect-advanced-options.webp?resize=150%2C134&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Auto Verify Image<\/strong> from the left pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>Verify image or backup file directly after creation<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138044\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/verify-backup-after-creation-windows-11.webp?resize=739%2C613&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Verify backup after creation\" width=\"739\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/verify-backup-after-creation-windows-11.webp?w=739&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 739w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/verify-backup-after-creation-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C249&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/verify-backup-after-creation-windows-11.webp?resize=692%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 692w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/verify-backup-after-creation-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C124&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> The Advanced Options page also offers settings for compression, file size, password protection, and some automation. You can adjust these as needed.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Add\/Edit Schedules&#8221; section, click the <strong>Add Schedule<\/strong> button, and select the <strong>Full<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138045\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/add-schedule-backup-windows-11-reflect.webp?resize=769%2C688&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Add schedule full Windows 11 backup \" width=\"769\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/add-schedule-backup-windows-11-reflect.webp?w=769&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 769w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/add-schedule-backup-windows-11-reflect.webp?resize=300%2C268&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/add-schedule-backup-windows-11-reflect.webp?resize=642%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/add-schedule-backup-windows-11-reflect.webp?resize=150%2C134&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also use the Select a Template for your Backup Plan drop-down menu to choose a backup plan that includes a mix of full, differential, and incremental backups. (The incremental backup option is only available for the paid version of the software.)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Set a schedule for the full backup. For example, create a full backup of every month.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138046\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows-11-backup-schedule-macrium.webp?resize=503%2C394&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 backup schedule\" width=\"503\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows-11-backup-schedule-macrium.webp?w=503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 503w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows-11-backup-schedule-macrium.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/windows-11-backup-schedule-macrium.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Under the &#8220;Add\/Edit Schedules&#8221; section, click the <strong>Add Schedule<\/strong> button, and select the <strong>Differential<\/strong> option. (A differential backup copies all the changes since the last full backup. Using the option, you&#8217;ll need the latest full backup and latest differential to restore the most up-to-date data.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138047\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/differential-backup-settings-macrium.webp?resize=769%2C688&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Differential backup\" width=\"769\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/differential-backup-settings-macrium.webp?w=769&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 769w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/differential-backup-settings-macrium.webp?resize=300%2C268&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/differential-backup-settings-macrium.webp?resize=642%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/differential-backup-settings-macrium.webp?resize=150%2C134&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Set a schedule for the differential backup. For instance, you can configure Macrium Reflect to create a differential backup every week.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138049\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-differential-schedule.webp?resize=503%2C394&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Macrium differential schedule\" width=\"503\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-differential-schedule.webp?w=503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 503w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-differential-schedule.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-differential-schedule.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Define Retention Rules&#8221; section, specify the number of copies of the backups (or days) that should be kept before deleting the old backups to free up space in the backup drive.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138050\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/define-macrium-retention-rules-backup.webp?resize=769%2C688&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Macrium retention rules\" width=\"769\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/define-macrium-retention-rules-backup.webp?w=769&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 769w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/define-macrium-retention-rules-backup.webp?resize=300%2C268&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/define-macrium-retention-rules-backup.webp?resize=642%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/define-macrium-retention-rules-backup.webp?resize=150%2C134&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> You can skip the backup from running immediately by clearing the Run backup now option before saving the settings.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Macrium Reflect will create a Windows 11 full backup during your specified schedule.<\/p>\n<p>If the backup plan includes a differential backup, it&#8217;ll also run on schedule. If you ever need to recover the system, you&#8217;ll need the full backup and the most recent differential backup to restore the computer with the most up-to-date data.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Create Macrium Reflect recovery media<\/h3>\n<p>To create a Reflect recovery media, connect a USB flash drive with enough space, and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Miacrium Reflect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Other Tasks<\/strong> menu and select the<strong> Create Rescue Media<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138051\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/create-rescue-media-macrium.webp?resize=827%2C481&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create rescue media\" width=\"827\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/create-rescue-media-macrium.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/create-rescue-media-macrium.webp?resize=300%2C174&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/create-rescue-media-macrium.webp?resize=988%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 988w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/create-rescue-media-macrium.webp?resize=150%2C87&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the drive to create a bootable media \u2013 For example, USB flash drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Build<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138052\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-usb-build.webp?resize=553%2C575&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reflect USB rescue build\" width=\"553\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-usb-build.webp?w=553&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 553w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-usb-build.webp?resize=289%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 289w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-usb-build.webp?resize=144%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, you can use the USB recovery media to start the computer and restore the latest backup.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"restore_backup_windows11_reflect\">Restore full backup of Windows 11 using Macrium Reflect<\/h2>\n<p>To restore a previous backup, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Start computer with Macrium Reflect USB recovery media.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> If your device doesn&#8217;t automatically boot with the USB media, you may have to change the boot order in the UEFI. To open your device firmware, you&#8217;ll typically need to press a key (F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) immediately after you turn on your computer. For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order, check your manufacturer&#8217;s support website.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Existing Backups<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Browse for an image file<\/strong> option from the right side.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the Windows 11 full backup to restore.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138057\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-recovery-select-backup.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Macrium Reflect recovery image select\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-recovery-select-backup.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-recovery-select-backup.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-recovery-select-backup.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-recovery-select-backup.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restore<\/strong> button from the right side.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138058\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-restore-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Macrium restore Windows 11 backup\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-restore-windows-11-backup.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-restore-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-restore-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-restore-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138059\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-finish-recovery-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Finish backup recovery\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-finish-recovery-windows-11.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-finish-recovery-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-finish-recovery-windows-11.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/macrium-reflect-finish-recovery-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> The application should restore the full backup on the correct destination drive. However, if you&#8217;re replacing or formatting the destination drive, you may need to drag the partitions you want to restore from the Source to the Destination drive.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Power<\/strong> button from the bottom-left corner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Reboot<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Macrium Reflect will restore the latest backup of Windows 11 on the computer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the steps to install and set up Macrium Reflect to create backups of Windows 11.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":138055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2426,23],"tags":[97,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-138025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-advanced","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to backup Windows 11 with Macrium Reflect - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here are the best settings to create a full backup of Windows 11 with Macrium Reflect. 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