True Image 2014’s rescue disc still requires 512MB of system memory, and the new interface isn’t implemented, making it less friendly that the Windows UI. The ponderousness of TI’s older boot media forced me to abandon previous versions of the program, as it wasn’t good for older, memory-challenged PCs. They’re simply hidden away in a very cleanly organized dialog.Įvery imaging or backup program should feature the ability to create disaster recovery boot media-ideally, both CD (for older systems), and USB flash drive. All the options advanced users want-including password protection, sector-by-sector backup (the program defaults to backing up only occupied sectors), pre- and post-run commands, splitting (or not) of files, and validation-are still present.

You can perform a backup without answering a confusing stream of questions. The interface is clean, efficient, and simple. Gone are the poorly rendered dialogs and oddly phrased instructions. If there’s one thing that stands out about the latest version of True Image 2014, it’s how friendly it is. It also takes Acronis Backup to the cloud for the first time.Īcronis True Image 2014’s new backup pane is simplicity itself. Owners of recent versions of True Image probably won’t find anything particularly compelling about this latest rendition, as only the online service is really new, but the new interface is a breeze to use. True Image handles bare-metal restore and diverse hardware without hiccup. Windows’ built-in utility is extremely limited and reacts badly to new hardware. You might think Windows has you covered with its own imaging/system backup, but there’s still a need for programs such as Acronis True Image.

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