Retention rules are applied to the target folder of the backup by selecting one of two options:Īpply retention rules to matching backup sets in the target folder.ĭisk Images are purged if they contain exactly the same Partitions as the current Image. The new Macrium Reflect retention rules provide a powerful and flexible way to manage the lifetime and storage space used by your backups.Ĭhoose how backups are matched and retention rules are applied to the target folder This defines the backup schedules and retention rules for your backup. The second page of the Image Wizard is where you create or edit your 'Backup Plan'. to edit the Backup Plan for this image or click 'Finish' to save and/or run the Image now. Please see How backup sets are created and maintained for more information on backup file naming.Ĭlick 'Next'. We recommend that you always use this recommended setting as choosing your own name can cause file name collisions. The recommended name for your Image file is the unique backup set identifier. Note: You cannot enter a path that is located in any of the partitions included in the Image. The destination path can be on a local drive or network share.Īlternative Locations can be used to provide backup rotations or as a fail safe for temporary unavailability of the primary backup destination. You can type the destination path or click the browse button to choose a folder. In the Destination section, enter the target backup folder. The first page of the Image Wizard shows the selected disks and partitions to be included in your Image and allows you to choose a destination. This may include hidden system partitions that are essential for Windows to start and run.īy Selecting a disk in the application main Window and click 'Image this disk.'.īy Selecting a disk in the application main Window, click on a partition, then click 'Actions' and select 'Image this partition only.' Using this option will choose all the partitions required to boot Windows. Using this option will populate the Image Wizard with all selected disks and partitions in the application main Window.īy selecting 'Create an image of the partition(s) required to backup and restore Windows'.

The Image Wizard can be started in multiple ways.īy selecting 'Image selected disks on this computer'.

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