After announcing the end of free releases, Macrium Reflect free has quietly been updated with a new release version 8.0.7279. The new version fixes CPU performance issues, and several other bugs.

Macrium Software has announced the end of life for its Macrium Reflect Free edition. Except security patches, the free version itself won't be receiving new features and bug fixes. Macrium Software, ...

Windows 11 update KB5083769 may break backups due to blocked drivers. Microsoft says it's not a bug and recommends updating ...

Microsoft has added a driver used by Macrium Reflect to its vulnerable driver blocklist, leading to backup-related issues on ...

Short of it is: Whenever there is a Reflect 9, it will have paid versions only. 8 Free will get patches until Jan 2024, but won't officially support any future versions or build upgrades of Windows.

There’s no easier, more reliable imaging backup software than Macrium Reflect. It’s a bit on the pricey side though. I’ve been using Macrium Reflect in one form or another for almost as long as I’ve ...