Like Acronis? Check out Macrium Reflect
PDF version
Absolutely free! No strings! The only free XP, Vista and Windows 7 compatible disk imaging software with BartPE and Linux based recovery options.
- Create a disk image whilst running Windows using Microsoft Volume Shadow copy Service (VSS).
- Image to Network, USB, FireWire drives and DVD.
- Built in scheduler.
- 32 bit and native 64 bit versions.
- Industry leading compression levels and speed.
- Linux based Rescue CD with Network access and full GUI. Only 6.5MB in size!
- Built in CD/DVD packet writing engine. Supports packet writing to DVD DL media with Windows Vista.
- HTML log files.
I personally liked:
- User interface (similar to Acronis)
- Ability to show simple/advanced options
- Attach/Mount and browse previous image backup
- Ability to backup across network, USB and/or local HDDs
- Restore options include advanced features incl restoring MBR (or default MBR)
- Integrity check after backup and/or restore
- Windows PE and Linux RescueCD
Check out the screenshots of my successful eval of the software.