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Originally Posted by Netskimmer Wow, how can it image a system that isn't functional? Connect the HDD to another PC or something? |
When you install Acronis .. the first thing you should do ... is have it make a Boot CD.
Then you can run from the boot CD even if the computer will not boot .. for example ..
1) You've installed a new Hard Drive.
2) Your computer will not boot for any other reason.
Just put in the Acronis Boot CD .. And turn the computer on ...
It will load Acronis into RAM and run it from there.
Then you can image the system in the Hard Drive .. or Recover the Hard Drive ..
Some features of Acronis require a functional system .. such as mounting an image as a virtual HD...
(and a new Feature) ... it will even boot from a backup Image in an external HDD
I think all the different Newegg versions are just the box it comes in.
You can download the free trial from Acronis and it's fully functional for 15days.
Then all you have to do is give it a purchased serial number and its good forever.