If your hard drive crashes, Windows fails to load, or you suffer a malware attack that corrupts the boot sector, you cannot simply open the Acronis program from your Start Menu. You need a way to launch the recovery tool before the OS loads.
Note: Acronis no longer officially sells new licenses for version 2021 as of 2024-2025. However, if you already own a perpetual license, you can still download the ISO from your account. If you are a new user, consider using the trial of the newer "Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office" (which still supports ISO creation). acronis true image 2021.iso
If you have the software installed on a functioning PC: If your hard drive crashes, Windows fails to
Once you have the acronis true image 2021.iso file (typically around 600–800 MB), you need to write it to a USB flash drive. Do not simply copy-paste the file; you must make the drive bootable. WinPE Version: For advanced users, Acronis allows creating
Cause: The partition active/boot flag is missing or the EFI bootloader was not properly restored. Solution: Boot the Acronis ISO again. Go to Tools > System Recovery > Boot Repair. Acronis will automatically fix the BCD (Boot Configuration Data).