A: Officially, Macrium has discontinued the free version as of January 2024, shifting to a 30-day trial for Reflect X. However, Macrium Reflect 8 Free (v8.0.7279) is widely available on trusted download sites like MajorGeeks and TechSpot. Download once, build your portable USB, and you are set forever.
Since Macrium officially removed the "Free Edition" download button from their main homepage in favor of a 30-day Free Trial, users seeking the permanent free version must look to reputable third-party mirrors: Macrium Reflect | Free 30-Day Trial
Many "portable" backup tools sacrifice quality for size. Not Macrium Reflect. When booted from your portable USB, you get: