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This FAQ covers some of the commonly encountered queries regarding transitioning from Macrium Reflect v5 to v6 to v7.

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How do I download the v7 v6 Installer if I've purchased an upgrade?

Enter your v7 key v6 key in the Macrium Reflect download manager. Your v7 v6 key will begin with  5636-, 5737-, 5838- or 9939.
Please see Installing a Macrium reflect v5 to v6 to v7 UpgradeUpgrade

Where is the v6 Professional Edition?

The v6 Home Edition has all of the features of v5 Professional Edition plus the new features of v6. There is no equivalent of the v5 Standard Edition in v6.

What's the difference between the Home Edition and the Workstation Edition of Macrium Reflect v7v6?

These two editions are functionally identical. The Workstation Edition includes an annual support and maintenance product. This adds continual support and free major version updates for the duration of the subscription. Year 1 is included in the the Workstation Edition product price.

Can v7 v6 read and restore images created with Macrium Reflect v6v5?

Yes, v7 v6 is backwards compatible with all Images and File and Folder backups created with earlier versions of Macrium Reflect.

Will I need to recreate my v6 v5 backup XML definition files?

No, your v6 v5 backup definition files will be loaded into v7 v6 without any conversion.

Can Version 7 6 be installed over 65? Will both 5 and 6 and 7 be on the hard drive? Should 6 5 be uninstalled first?

Versions 5 and 6 and 7 will not exist on your system at the same time. The version 6 installer will uninstall version 5, as part of the install process.

Does Windows PE need to be reinstalled and new rescue CDs made? Will the old Rescue CDs still work?

Version 6 5 rescue media is compatible with version 7 images, however, we recommend that you update to the latest v7 rescue media after installation.. cannot restore images created with v6 so it is essential to create v6 rescue media when you upgrade. Please note that v6 rescue media can restore images from any version of Macrium Reflect. 

Can you restore an image taken with v6 to different hardware?

Yes, all editions of Macrium Reflect (except Free) include Macrium ReDeploy and support restoring images to different hardware.

Why can't I change the install location?

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After purchasing an upgrade, can I continue to use my 6 license 5 license on another computer?

The v7 v6 upgrade is discounted on the basis that you are upgrading your license. Therefore you still are only licensed to use reflect on a single computer. Your v6 v5 license key will be revoked as part of the upgrade process.

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