Acronis True Image Cloud 2016 Review

[tarekma7]

Overview:
Are you interested to make a backup copy of all your data? Do you find it important to have all your data stored for your safety if any problem occur? Do you find online backup easier and save you in a short time?
If your answer is OK, then you must read this review in details. Acronis true image cloud will do all this for you.
If any problem occurs (for example hard disc crash, stolen PC, accidentally deleted critical and so on) Acronis True Image 2016 ensures the security and allow you to easily recover your computer system and restore your data.  It can back up your documents, photos, email, and selected partitions, and even the entire disk drive, including operating system, applications, settings, and all of your data. Online Backup allows you to store your files and disks on Acronis Cloud. This will protect your data.

Home page:

http://www.acronis.com/en-us/personal/online-backup/

System Requirements:

Acronis True Image supports all windows versions from windows XP to Windows 10 both 64 and 86 Bit. It needs minimum requirements of 1Gb RAM and 1.5 Gb free disc space. Screen resolution is 1152 x 720 is needed and Mouse or other pointing device is recommended.
It is recommended to have CD-RW/DVD-RW drive or USB flash drive for bootable media creation, good internet connection and administrator privilege user
Supported file systems include FAT16 and 32 and NFTS. Supported media type include HDD, SSD, CD, DVD, FTP Storage and Network storage devices.
 
Download and Installation:





The installer is 5 Mb in size and can be easily downloaded from the official website here:
http://download.acronis.com/AcronisTrueImage2016_web.exe
A free 30-day subscription of cloud storage will be automatically activated for you and all your account information will be sent to you in e-mail. You have to confirm your account using the email link then start using your cloud immediately.
To start installation simply double click on the installer and follow the on screen instructions to complete installation. If a newer version is available, the program will automatically check for the updates during installation.
 
Activation:



After expiry of the trial period, you have to purchase a license from the official website. The price is 99.99$ for 1 PC (+3 Mobile devices) for 1 Year and 159.99$ for 3PC (+10 Mobile devices) for 1Year and 199.99$ for 5 PC (+15 Mobile devices) for 1 year.
After complete installation; simply start the application and enter the key and click activate.
 


Acronis True Image 2016 Trial version Limitations:

The trial version of Acronis True Image 2016 works only during the trial period of 30 days. It has some limitations; disk cloning is disabled and when booting from an Acronis bootable media, the only available operation is recovery.
 
Acronis Cloud Trial Version Limitations:

You have unlimited storage space during the trial period. You can use this space to store your online backups, archives, and versions of synced files. After the trial period is over, Acronis Cloud works in recovery-only mode for 30 days. After this period, you won't be able to use the Acronis Cloud service and all your data on the Cloud will be deleted.
The full Acronis Cloud subscription is included in Acronis True Image Cloud. You can purchase this product in the Account section of your version of Acronis True Image or at the Acronis website.
 
User Interface:
 

 
The user interface is very friendly and easy to use. It shows sidebar with 7 buttons on it. Backup, Archive, Dashboard, Sync, Tools, Account, Help and support. On the left side is the main program panel where all the operations can be done.
You can easily change the language of the user interface using Help and Support button; interface language
 
Features:
 

 

• Disk backup to a local storage and to Acronis Cloud.
  
  
  
• File backup to a local storage and to Acronis Cloud.
  
  
  
• Rescue bootable media.
  
  
  
• Hard disk cloning.
  
  
  
• Data archivhing.
  
  
  
• Family data protection.
  
  
  
• File synchronization.
  
  
  
• Security and privacy tools: your data is secure with 256-bit encryption and user key.
  
  
  
• Mobile device backup
  
  
  
• Control of multiple computers via online dashboard
  
  
  
• Unlimited secure cloud
  
  
  
• Faster than any other recovery application
  
  
  
• Universal restore of all data including operating system and applications or only specific files
  
  
  
• Easy and quick Recovery
  
  
  
• Advanced Backups; it keeps history of 10 last system states for easy fast system restore
  
  
  
• Optimized for Windows 10
  
  
  
• Never lose your data as it is stored in the cloud, not in hard disc which may fail.
  
  
  
• Archive your data which free up some disc space and allow you to access it from anywhere.
  
  
  
• Allows restoration of specific files only without the need to restore entire system
  
  
  

 
New Features in this version:
 

• Multiple improvements in data archiving:
  
  
  
• Support of files larger than 4 GB and more than 30,000 files in an archive
  
  
  
• Custom selection of Acronis Cloud data center
  
  
  
• Improved user experience
  
  
  
• Improved usability of the backup list—The backups created on the current computer are now separated from the ones created on other computers. Additionally, you can now manually change the list width.
  
  
  
• Indication of the data upload speed for online backup
  
  
  

A number of outdated and redundant features were removed from Acronis True Image 2016. The features removed and the alternative ways of performing the same functions are discussed in details in the following article:
 https://kb.acronis.com/content/48662
 
Computer Backup:
 


Launch acronis True image, then click backup from the list. Now you have to select whether the entire PC or disk and drives. After you make your selection choose destination either external hard disc or acronis secure zone or acronis cloud then start backup. Of course the best is the cloud option.




If this is the first time you do backup, you will see backup configuration wizard meanwhile if you have previous backups in the list you will see “Add backup”. That’s all!
It is advised to have 2-3 entire PC Backups done and stored on different locations for more safety
 

 
Create Bootable Rescue Media:
 
This is a very useful built-in feature in the application that can save your computer in any emergency. A bootable media is a product from which you can run Acronis True Image when Windows cannot start (For example CD, USB Flash and so on). You can create bootable media using Acronis Media Builder.
Creation of bootable media is very easy. Simply insert CD or plug USB Flash then launch the program. From the sidebar select Tools, “Rescue Media Builder” then select “Acronis bootable rescue media”.  Finally select the media type and proceed. That’s all!
If your windows fail to start you can use this bootable media to recover your system. All you have to do is to connect your recovery media and change the “Boot Order” in your Bios to start with the recovery media. Boat your system from the rescue, launch the program and start the recovery process.
 
Cloning Hard Drive:
 
The built in clone disk utility allows you to duplicate all your data therefore free more disc space.
In addition, it allows your windows to boot up from the new hard drive similar to the old one.
This is the main difference between the cloning and simple copy of your data to an external hard drive.
The new drive must be in another location (for example USB Flash drive)
The process is so easy, from the sidebar select tools, clone disk then you have to select either the automatic mode or the manual mode. The automatic mode allows resized partitions to fit the destination. Now simply choose the source you want to clone and the destination then finish.
 
Recovery of Computer:
 
You may have a problem in your computer that necessitates system recovery. In this condition, your windows may not start at all and in this condition you have to use the rescue bootable media you have created before to start the program and do recovery. Sometimes your system starts but with errors or work incorrectly. In this condition you have to simply launch the application and select Backup from the sidebar. From the list that appears choose the “system backup” which may be stored locally or on the cloud and arranged by date and time, then select recover and proceed.
 
Acronis account:
 

 
To register your application and use the cloud for backup, synchronization, recovery and archiving of your data you have to register for an account from the “Account” on the sidebar.
 
Acronis Cloud:
 

Acronis Cloud is a secure remote storage which helps you to back up your files and folders,
partitions and disks, archived and synchronized files and folders.
Your data are completely protected even if your computer is stolen. In any emergency (for example corruption, failed system and so on) you can recover your files and even the entire PC.
 
With one account, you can save data from several computers and all your mobile devices running iOS and Android operating systems. That’s why the best value plan is the acronis true image cloud!
 
Backup Options:



After you have installed the application, all options are set to the “default” values. You can change them for your current backup operation only. Also you can make the modifications done as default for all future backups, simply checking “Save the settings as default” will make it default. If you change your mind and want to return to the initial settings, simply click “Reset to initial settings button” and select the “Save the settings as default” check box, if you want to make it for all future backups.
The options of each backup type (for example disk-level backup, file-level backup, online) are independent and must be configured separately.
The backup options include; Schedule, Backup Scheme, Notifications, Exclusions and Advanced. Each of these options has many settings that suit your needs.
 
Recovery Options:

After the program is installed, all recovery options are set to “default or initial values”. You can change them for the current recovery operation only. If you want to make the modifications working for all the future recovery operations, select “Save the settings as default” check box.
If you change your mind and want to return to the “default” then simply click the “Reset to initial settings button”. You have to know that the recovery options for the disc and files are independent and must be set separately.
 
Data Archiving:
 

 
Data archiving is a very useful built in tool in the program. It allows you to move big or rarely used files to Acronis Cloud. When you run the tool, it analyzes the data in the selected folder then gives you the chance to select the files and folders that you want to archive. Finally upload to the cloud and delete the local copies.
If you want to open an archived file or make any change, you can do this easily either in the cloud or after downloading to your local drive.
This data archiving helps to free storage space and at the same time fully protect your data. In addition, you can easily access your data from any device you have. The data archiving also lets you share any files you want with your family or friends through creating public links.
Also Acronis True Image 2016 keeps all the modifications in different file versions uploaded. You can choose the version you want.
 
Family Data Protection:
 

 
Using online dashboard, you can easily track your family data protection, add a new device, backup and restore, manually start backup on any computer. You can easily do recovery on any device that’s connected to the internet. Simply login to your acronis account, select the device and the backup and start recovery. That’ s all!
 
Sync Feature:
 


 
This feature is very useful and interesting. All you need is acronis cloud subscription. You don’t need to carry USB Flash drives or to email files to yourself anymore. You just login to your account and access all your data from any device at any time. You can do any number of syncs you need. Acronis True Image 2016 will keep different versions of all your files synced for recovery. If you worry about the security of your files, then you need to know that it is completely secure using powerful SSL and TLS encryption protocols beside your account email and password. Remember that you can synchronize all your files but not system or registry files or partitions.
 
Mobile device:
You are advised to install the application on your mobile devices whether android or Ios to help you to back up your files and easy access to all your documents. You will have all the benefits of the application on your mobile.
 
Tools:
 

Acronis Tools and utilities include protection tools, mounting tools, clone disk utility, security and privacy utilities, and disk management utilities.
 
Pros:
·      Backup your data
·      Fast with friendly user interface
·      Easy to restore
·      Safe
·      Support many Platforms
·      Bootable media recovery
·      And many more
 
Cons:
None
 
Conclusion:
The program is a comprehensive all-in-one Backup solution that help to Backup, restore and easy access of all your data. Its cloud feature helps to make backup and restore more easy and safe to all your devices.
 
 
 
 

[dinosaur07]

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[Askanag]

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[tofana]

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[scot]

Good review. Everything explained in detail. 
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