Installing and uninstalling Acronis True Image

To install Acronis True Image

1. Download the Acronis True Image setup file from the Acronis website at https://go.acronis.com/home-office.

2. Run the setup file.

   Before starting the setup process, Acronis True Image will check for a newer build on the website. If there is one, the newer version will be offered for installation.

3. Select the installation mode:

   • Click Install for the default installation.

   • Click Custom installation to choose the required components.

     • Backup and core protection. This component is essential for:

       • Backing up data
       • Recovering data
       • Vulnerability assessment
       • Archiving data
       • Sharing data
       • Synchronizing data
       • Disk cloning and migration
       • Tools

     • Anti-ransomware protection, Cryptomining detection, and Videoconference protection. For more information, refer to Active protection.

     • Real-time protection, Antivirus scan, and Web filtering. For more information, refer to Active protection and Antivirus scans.

     • Try&Decide tool. If you're using the Memory integrity feature of Windows, do not install this component to avoid compatibility issues. For more information, refer to Try&Decide.

   Acronis True Image will be installed on your system partition (usually C:).

4. When the installation is complete, click Start application.

5. Read and accept the terms of the license agreements for Acronis True Image and Bonjour.

   Bonjour software will be installed on your computer for advanced support of NAS devices. You can uninstall the software at any time.

6. In the Activation window, you can do one of the following:

   • To activate Acronis True Image, enter your serial number, and then click Activate. The product will be activated.

   • To sign in to your Acronis account, click Sign in. Refer to Acronis account for details.

   • To use the trial version, click Start trial.

To add or remove components of Acronis True Image

• If you use Windows 11, click Start > Settings > Apps > Acronis True Image > Modify.

• If you use Windows 10, click Start > Settings > Apps > Acronis True Image > Modify.

• If you use Windows 8, click the Settings icon, then select Control Panel > Uninstall a program > Acronis True Image > Modify.

• If you use Windows 7, click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a program > Acronis True Image > Modify.

In the installer, click Modify. Then, select or clear the check boxes for the required components. You may have to restart your computer to complete the task.

To uninstall Acronis True Image completely

• If you use Windows 11, click Start > Settings > Apps > Acronis True Image > Uninstall.

• If you use Windows 10, click Start > Settings > Apps > Acronis True Image > Uninstall.

• If you use Windows 8, click the Settings icon, then select Control Panel > Uninstall a program > Acronis True Image > Uninstall.

• If you use Windows 7, click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a program > Acronis True Image > Uninstall.

Then follow the instructions on the screen. You may have to restart your computer afterwards to complete the task.