Acronis True Image 2015 - User Guide - Manual (Page 15)

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Result: A new backup box appears in the My backups list. To create a new version of the backup in
future, select the backup box from the list, and then click Back up.
For advanced users: the best way to create a backup of your system disk is to do it under bootable media, and
not under Windows.
Refer to Backing up disks and partitions (p. 35) for details.
Where do I store my disk backups?
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Good: Your ordinary internal hard disk.
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Better: Acronis Secure Zone. This is a special secure partition on your local hard drive for storing
backups.
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The best: Acronis Cloud or an external hard disk.
Refer to Deciding where to store your backups (p. 28) for details.
How many backup versions do I need?
In most cases, you need 2-3 backup versions of your system disk, with a maximum of 4-6 (see above
for information about when to create backups).
Remember, the first backup version (the full backup version) is the most important. It is the biggest
one, because it contains all data stored on the disk. Further backup versions (the incremental and
differential backup versions) may be organized in different schemes. These versions contain only
data changes. That’s why they are dependent on the full backup version and why the full backup
version is so important.
By default, a disk backup is created by using the incremental scheme. This scheme is optimal, in most
cases.
For advanced users: it is a good idea to create 2-3 full backup versions and store them on different storage
devices. This method is much more reliable.
2.1.2 Step 2. Creating bootable rescue media
What is bootable media?
Bootable media is a product, such as a CD-R/RW or a USB flash drive, from which you can run True
Image when Windows cannot start. You can make a media bootable by using Acronis Media Builder.
How do I create bootable media?
1. Insert a CD-R/RW or plug in a USB drive.
2. Start Acronis True Image 2015.
3. On the sidebar, click Tools, and then click Rescue Media Builder.
4. On the first step, select Acronis bootable rescue media.
5. Select the device to use to create the bootable media.
6. Click Proceed.
How do I use bootable media?
Use bootable media to recover your computer when Windows cannot start.
1. Connect the bootable media to your computer (insert the CD or plug in the USB drive).