"I created the portable USB, but it doesn't boot on my new laptop." Fix: Disable Secure Boot temporarily, or rebuild the Rescue Media using the Windows RE (Recovery Environment) base instead of WinPE. This offers better driver compatibility.
"Reflect must be installed to function correctly. It requires kernel-mode drivers, VSS writers, and registry entries for scheduling, encryption keys, and backup definitions. A portable .exe on a USB stick will not work." i--- Macrium Reflect Portable
Macrium Reflect Portable is a powerful, portable backup and disaster recovery tool that provides a reliable and secure way to backup and restore systems. Its convenience, flexibility, and security features make it an ideal solution for IT technicians, system administrators, and home users alike. "I created the portable USB, but it doesn't
: If you are using the discontinued Free Edition , you can still create a Standard Rescue USB . While it won't have the "portable.exe" for use inside Windows, it will still allow you to boot the PC into Macrium for imaging and recovery. Macrium Reflect create bootable media It requires kernel-mode drivers, VSS writers, and registry