Sartup recovery manger problem
I just upgraded to the 2015 version and when I try to activate to recovery manager, I get "Failed to activate Acronis Startup Recovery Manager. (0x9c) Tag = 0x2DEF7741238DA500" error. I also tried to activate it thru the usb recovery media and got the same result. Any ideas?
Do you really need it? It does nothing that isn't done by the ATI Rescue Media.
FYI:
I recommend against the Acronis Startup Recovery Manager. If activated, it modifies your system drive Master Boot Record (MBR), which can cause problems with multi-boot managers and other low-level disk utilities. I prefer to use the bootable ATI Rescue Media.
HOW interesting that Acronis reps now recommend AGAINST Acronis recovery Manager - for some time now, you guys were also recommending against HD cloning - stating that the Recovery Manager was SUPERIOR to Acronis Clone utility...
We keep traveling down THIS path, and pretty soon ALL the Acronis utilities will be "worthless" - but the price of the program still HIGHER... ;) :(
Do you really need it? It does nothing that isn't done by the ATI Rescue Media.
FYI:
I recommend against the Acronis Startup Recovery Manager. If activated, it modifies your system drive Master Boot Record (MBR), which can cause problems with multi-boot managers and other low-level disk utilities. I prefer to use the bootable ATI Rescue Media.
Do you really need it? It does nothing that isn't done by the ATI Rescue Media.
FYI:
I recommend against the Acronis Startup Recovery Manager. If activated, it modifies your system drive Master Boot Record (MBR), which can cause problems with multi-boot managers and other low-level disk utilities. I prefer to use the bootable ATI Rescue Media.
[quote=tuttle]
Do you really need it? It does nothing that isn't done by the ATI Rescue Media.
FYI:
I recommend against the Acronis Startup Recovery Manager. If activated, it modifies your system drive Master Boot Record (MBR), which can cause problems with multi-boot managers and other low-level disk utilities. I prefer to use the bootable ATI Rescue Media.
I have used it for years with no problem. Why not just remove it entirely? It is mostly more convenient, than digging out the rescue media.
HOW interesting that Acronis reps now recommend AGAINST Acronis recovery Manager - for some time now, you guys were also recommending against HD cloning - stating that the Recovery Manager was SUPERIOR to Acronis Clone utility...
Your post is inaccurate:
1. I am not an Acronis rep., which you'd know if you'd read the signature that ends every one of my posts.
2. We do not recommend ASRM over cloning. We recommend a full disk mode backup and restore over cloning.
Tutle is right.
You know, there is nothing wrong with cloning a disk, and in some cases, it makes perfect sense. In fact, there have been some cases when I couldn't backup and restore successfully, but the cloning operation saved my bacon. Go figure.
In general though, we see in this forums many users struggling with the clone operation and/or making irreversible mistakes. When you clone, both your source and original data are in play, and therefore are exposed to operation risks. Caveat emptor.
"You know, there is nothing wrong with cloning a disk, and in some cases, it makes perfect sense. In fact, there have been some cases when I couldn't backup and restore successfully, but the cloning operation saved my bacon. Go figure."
Which is EXACTLY my own experience as well!
I've had SEVERAL experiences where backup/restore were not effective or operational, but cloning saved MY day - my puzzled irritation is when "Acronis MVP Volunteers", or others actively speaking for Acronis in these forums make these sort of statements:
"2. We do not recommend ASRM over cloning. We recommend a full disk mode backup and restore over cloning."
Exactly WHO is the "WE" you speak of, if you are NOT attempting to present yourself as some sort of Acronis rep?
And, others of the same stripe, recommend AGAINST various key functions of Acronis - the very ones Acronis goes to great lengths to PROMOTE (and charge for!) as program features! IF, indeed, these various features are NOT reliable or effective, WHY include them in the package and promote them as useful and desirable features?
OR, if there ARE actually risks or specific methods needed to actually use these features, why are those steps NOT clearly specified in the operational instructions on the display pages when these operations are being used? After all, not ALL Acronis users cruise these forums, and instead rely fully upon Acronis promotional claims and info provided on the various program element screens.
Exactly WHO is the "WE" you speak of, if you are NOT attempting to present yourself as some sort of Acronis rep?
It is quite clear from what we MVPs say here, and from my signature. You are choosing to cause trouble.
IF, indeed, these various features are NOT reliable or effective, WHY include them in the package and promote them as useful and desirable features?
1. We MVPs don't write the software or promote the software. We advise as users based on our experiences using the product and helping many other users.
2. I didn't say that cloning is not reliable or effective. But, it is risky as user inattention can cause deletion of the source drive, and full backups are safer and provide much more security.
If you have anything further constructive to say on the thread topic, fine. Otherwise, knock off the belligerent attitude or don't post at all.