Macrium Reflect Backup for the Non-Technical User

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[RetiredGeek]

Hey Y’all,

Well, I couldn’t find my original post, which was on WSL, so I’m starting a new thread here.

I’ve just completed a complete rewrite and update of my PowerShell program to control Macrium Reflect backups. This was designed for those of us who are responsible for friends and family PCs who are used by Non-Technical people. It’s a install once then all the user has to do is connect the backup drive and click on a shortcut. It even pops up a message when it’s time for the user to do the next backup. It’s all in the zip file including a 14 page user manual, for the technical person setting it up, so give it a read first!

Please report back on your experience with the program and/or suggestions for improvement.

Update: I’ve removed the attachment file you can download the latest version of the software and instructions from my OneDrive Share.
HTH 😎

May the Forces of good computing be with you!

RG

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Here are some minor fixes to log messages.

Start-ReflectBackup
😎

May the Forces of good computing be with you!

RG

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rodcallen

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Thanks. What prevents Reflect 7 from working with these scripts?

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V7  changed so it doesn’t automatically exit, at least in the free version.

May the Forces of good computing be with you!

RG

PowerShell & VBA Rule!
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RetiredGeek, there is no DOS-box batch-file version of your very good MR script, correct?

"Take care of thy backups and thy restores shall take care of thee." Ben Franklin, revisted

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It’s written in PowerShell to can’t easily (not at all) be converted to batch.
Do you have a problem running PS?

cheers, Paul

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Roland,

It MIGHT be possible but I surely ain’t going to take it on the PS was trial enough to get it to do what I wanted. 😎

May the Forces of good computing be with you!

RG

PowerShell & VBA Rule!
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RetiredGeek, not to worry; I should have asked:  what PowerShell version does Windows 7 Professional have?

"Take care of thy backups and thy restores shall take care of thee." Ben Franklin, revisted

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Hey Y’all,

Latest version posted here! 😎

May the Forces of good computing be with you!

RG

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Elly

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He’s back……..

Well I’ve posted the latest version of this program and associated files and instructions to my open OneDrive library. The new version simplifies the installation a bit and fixes some annoyances.

FileName: Backup for Non-Techies

You can find the file hash in the document in the same folder.

Enjoy!

May the Forces of good computing be with you!

RG

PowerShell & VBA Rule!
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