SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, November 6, 2009 - Acronis is
launching a free downloadable checklist to provide best practice
guidelines for home and corporate users migrating to Microsoft
Windows 7. The guide includes a seven-step process which helps
ensure a smooth and successful migration to the operating
system.
In its upgrade checklist, Acronis highlights that Windows Vista
users should be able to perform a simple upgrade to Windows 7, but
migrating data from Windows XP involves more planning. In addition,
moving from XP requires users to reload applications from
scratch.
The Acronis checklist calls for businesses of all sizes or home
users to:
- Backup the entire existing operating system with a disk image before upgrading to Windows 7. If there are problems, the disk image will allow simple rollback to the old operating system.
- Be prepared for the possibility that some applications may not yet be compatible with Windows 7. Check compatibility before installing or use Acronis to create a separate disk partition for the new operating system. Use the older system to run applications that can't be migrated to Windows 7.
- Use the backup image to migrate data quickly. Capture all files, applications and system settings and avoid the need to individually transfer.
- Create and save a clean backup image of the new Windows 7 installation. This will avoid the need for a long re-install in case of problems later.
- Develop good backup habits. Set up an automatic backup schedule for full protection.
- Store an additional copy of backup image on a USB drive in another physical location for greater security.
- Test the backup to ensure that it is ready for recovery.
To download the free guide, please visit: https://download.acronis.com/pdf/ISWindows7_EU.pdf
In September, the company released Acronis True Image Home 2010
for home users, featuring an enhanced, easy-to-use user interface,
Acronis Nonstop Backup (near CDP), expanded support for virtual
hard disks and an online backup option.
In July, Acronis released Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 for
corporate users, which combines increased scalability, enhanced
support for virtual environments, data deduplication integrated
into the backup process, and powerful manageability of
operations.
About Acronis:
Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.acronis.com.