If you plan on using NMVe / M.2 / U.2 / RAID / PCIe, the second option (Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10) is preferred, even if the operating system inside the backup is still Windows 7, because here the operating system refers to the choice of the base of the bootable media, the small 'portable' OS that runs inside the bootable media, completely independent from the operating system inside the backup. If the Windows Recovery Environment is missing or Acronis Media Builder is unable to detect it, choose the second or third option.
In case of significant hardware upgrade scenarios, like a migration from old SATA HDD to a faster m.2 NVMe SSD you may need to add drivers for the new hardware on the next step of the Media Builder. Windows Recovery Environment is recommended, because it usually has all the drivers required for the successful hardware recognition. Select a toolkit that you want to be used for the rescue media creation.The option "32-bit (x86)" under the "Architecture" drop-down list is for very rare cases of tablets and other devices, that run 32-bit UEFI firmware - not to be confused with 32-bit Windows! Choose 64-bit (圆4), regardless of whether your Windows is 64-bit or 32-bit.If you select the option "WinPE-based media": Using bootable media created with WinPE may provide better compatibility with your computer’s hardware because the preinstallation environment uses Windows drivers.
The Acronis® True Image™ OEM software is not compatible with Mac OS or Linux distributions.First, select the bootable media type: WinPE-based media or Linux-based media. Now turn on your computer and you will boot to your Kingston SSD.įor additional information related to the Acronis® True Image™ OEM software, please refer to the appropriate User Guide. While the computer is shut down you may disconnect the source disk from your computer. When the data transfer operation is complete your computer will shut down. The system will boot into the Acronis® cloning application and the data transfer operation will begin. Close any other open applications and click Restart when you are ready. Click Proceed to begin the data transfer operation.Ī notification will appear letting you know it is time to restart your computer. You may also review the changes to the destination disk under Before and After. Select the destination disk that you wish to clone to and click Next.Ĭonfirm you selected the correct source and destination disks. Select the source disk that you wish to clone from and click Next. Select the Automatic clone method and click Next.
Launch the Acronis® True Image OEM application and click Clone Disk. Once you have attached your Kingston SSD to your system you may begin the cloning process. Copy and paste the key into the Acronis® application and click Activate.
You will also receive your 64 character long key via email. Your 64 character long key should now be accessible in your Acronis® online account. Read and accept the Acronis® Terms and Conditions in order to proceed.
Click on Product Registration on the left and carefully type your 16 character short key in the box. Next you will be taken to your Acronis® online account. You will have 5 days to complete this step. Locate the email, open it, and click the Confirm Your Account button.
Note: You may also create an account using the link below:Īcronis® will send a confirmation email to the email address used in the previous step. Complete the next steps to receive your long key.
Read through the License Agreement and accept it in order to proceed.
Locate your Acronis® download and double-click the file to begin the installation.Ĭlick Install to install the application.Ĭlick Start application once the installation is complete. Click “ Download Acronis” and follow the instructions to install the software.ĭownload Acronis Installation Instructions