How to backup specific directories without installing Acronis
I don't like installing the whole program - it takes up space and he worst thing is it runs in the background.
I've removed from Startup. But when I check Task Manager, it's always there.
I don't use Acronis 99.9% of the time - why do I need to run ALL the time!?
Anyway... is there a recommended method of backing up using bootup disc?
I don't want a backup of the whole disc, just specific directories.
I have ver 2017.
Thanks.


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In reply to Omar, please see KB 60522:… by truwrikodrorow…

Steve, thanks for the awesome reply - appreciate your time sending.
Reading links now.
Some questions:
- WinPE. Why would I need? I've heard the name for many many years and know it allows you to boot in and access files. (I think this is what it does.) What else is it useful for? (I've just read the page link you gave - explanation went over my head! Could you give me a laymans explanation?)
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Omar, WinPE = Windows Preinstall Environment, as used by Microsoft for their Windows OS install DVD's / USB media.
The main reason for using WinPE Rescue Media is to have better compatibility with modern UEFI systems using Secure Boot, plus also when you need to have additional device driver support in order to recognise newer hardware components or if RAID is being used for arrays of disks etc.
The default Rescue Media provided by Acronis has used a Linux Kernel OS in order to boot into the ATI offline / standalone application, but this is supplied 'as is' with no options for adding any extra device support. Some systems with Secure Boot may object to booting from Linux media.
Acronis are moving away from using Linux media starting with ATI 2018, where they will try to use the Windows Recovery Environment created by Microsoft if possible. The rescue media ISO from your Acronis Account downloads page continues to be for the Linux media but this is mainly down to licensing - Linux is Open Source thus free, Microsoft like lots of pennies for using WinPE if distributing as an ISO.
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