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This article explains how to download and install Macrium Reflect v6 v7 using your v5 v6 to v6 v7 upgrade license key.

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Macrium Reflect v7 includes powerful industry leading technologies to reduce image creation time using 'Changed Block Tracking' (CBT). v7 also includes Macrium viBoot 'instant virtualisation' that enables creation of a Hyper-V Virtual Machine with just a couple of clicks. 

The user interface changes from v6 have been kept minimal and upgrading from v6 will be an easy process.  See New in Version 7 for more information. 

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Enter you email address or v6 license key in the upgrade page

 

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License key format

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Note: If you are unable to locate your v5 or v6 keys then please see this page http://www.macrium.com/account/myorders.aspx to request your order history

Macrium reflect v5 v6 keys

ProductKey format
v5 Standardv6 Home1636-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXX
v5 Professionalv6 Workstation1737-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXX
v5 v6 Server1838-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXX
v5 v6 Server Plus1939-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXX


Macrium reflect v7 and v6 and v5 to v6 v7 upgrade keys

ProductKey format
v6 v7 Home3656-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXX
v6 v7 Workstation3757-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXX
v6 v7 Server3858-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXX
v6 v7 Server Plus3959-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXX

 

How to download the Macrium Reflect installer

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Upgrading to Macrium Reflect v7 from an existing v6 Installation with a free upgrade key.

Free upgrades to v7 from v6 are available to customers with an active Support and Maintenance subscription and for v6 keys purchased on or after 26th November 2016. 

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Before you begin, ensure that you are at the latest release of Macrium Reflect v6 by taking the 'Other Tasks' > 'Check for updates' menu option. 
  1. Take the 'Other Tasks' > 'Check for updates' menu option:

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  2. The following message prompt is displayed:

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    Click 'Now' to upgrade immediately.

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    Note: If you click 'Never' then further attempts to update your installation will only check for v6 updates. To override this hold the 'Ctrl' key down when you take the 'Check for updates..' menu option. 



  3. You new key will be shown in the following message box:

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    To save your key for future reference, use the 'Copy' button to copy your new key to the Windows clipboard

    Clicking 'Continue' or 'Copy' will download the Full Macrium Reflect v7 Installer for your purchased edition. The installer will start automatically. 

 

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Upgrading to Macrium Reflect v7 from an existing v6 Installation using a purchased upgrade key

You can enter your purchased v6 to v7 upgrade license key directly into your Macrium Reflect v6 installation. This process will automatically upgrade your v6 key without you having to type it in again in the installer. 
 

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Before you begin, ensure that you are at the latest release of Macrium Reflect v6 by taking the 'Other Tasks' > 'Check for updates' menu option. 

 

  1. Take the 'Help' > 'Update license key..' menu option.

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  2. In the dialog that opens enter your purchased v6 to v7 upgrade key. This key will begin '56-', '57-', '58-' or '59-' depending on the edition:

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    Click 'Next' and then 'Finish' to register your new v7 key.

  3. The final step is to download and run the v7 Installer. You can do this immediately or at a later stage if you wish
    Take the 'Other Tasks' > 'Check for updates' menu option:

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    The following message prompt is displayed:

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    Click 'Now' to download the Full Macrium Reflect v7 Installer for your purchased edition. The installer will start automatically. 

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    Note: If you click 'Never' then further attempts to update your installation will only check for v6 updates. To override this hold the 'Ctrl' key down when you take the 'Check for updates..' menu option. 


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Upgrading to Macrium Reflect v7 without an existing installation of v6

If you have uninstalled v6 then you can download the installer using the Macrium Reflect download manager. 

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Note: This method will require you to enter the v6 key that you are upgrading the v7 installer

 

  1. Download and run the Macrium Reflect download manager:  Click 'ReflectDLUpgradeReflectDLFull.exe' to download.

  2. Enter your v6 v7 Key in the download manager to download and run the v6 v7 installer:
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    The Macrium Reflect installer and Windows PE rescue media files will be downloaded and the installer will start automatically .

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    Note: You must enter your v6 v7 key. If you enter your v5 v6 key you will download the Macrium Reflect v5 v6 installer



  3. The Macrium Reflect installer and Windows PE rescue media files will be downloaded and the installer will start automatically .

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  1. will require you to enter both your new v7 upgrade key and your existing v6 key.
     
    In the installer License Key

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  1. page enter your

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  1. v7 Key

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  1.  you will then be prompted

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  1. to enter your

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  1. v6 key:

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  1. v6 license key once. After this first installation your v6 key becomes a Full key and your

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  1. v6 key is deactivated.


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v5 to v6 Upgrade FAQ
Installing Macrium Reflect
Installing and updating Macrium Reflect offline
Troubleshooting installer issues