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Using F11 to restore.

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Hello,
I'm actually experiencing TI 2010 and according to what I understand, key F11 can be used to restore the OS, even if an Acronis Secure Zone has not been created to store a backup.
Did I understand well?
Thank you.

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That's correct. TI no longer requires the SZ to use the ASRM. However, make sure you have a TI CD available because if the Windows partition restore fails, you may not be able to get the ASRM (F11 option) to work if the files have been deleted.

Hi Mudcrab,
Thanks for your reply and explanations.
Another question about this feature.It says somewhere that restoring with F11, will cause the MBR to be rewritten with its own code.Is it the reason why the option to restore the MBR is available each time one restores a partition?

When you activate the ASRM, the MBR code is changed. If this wasn't done, Windows would boot normally and you wouldn't get the F11 prompt.

However, this is not the reason that the MBR is an option in a restore. The MBR & Track 0 is saved with every backup image. It will contain whatever was on those sectors at the time of the backup. Because it's saved as part of the backup image, it's available to be restored. The choice of restoring it is totally up to you. Unless there's been MBR corruption, the MBR & Track 0 usually does not need to be restored.

Hi Mudcrab,
When restoring, no one can tell for sure if the MBR has not been corrupted.
Then ,I presume that restoring the MBR every time one restores,cannot cause any harm.
Am I correct?
Thank you.

Usually, there are booting problems if the MBR code has become corrupted.

There shouldn't be any problems restoring it. However, make sure to check the Recover disk signature option to keep the existing Disk Signature value.

Personally, I don't restore the MBR unless it's necessary.

And what is the disk signature exactly?
Thank you.

The Disk Signature is a unique ID value given to each drive. It's used in drive letter assignments. Some programs may also use it in their activation procedures. If possible, it's generally a good idea to keep it the same when restoring.

Hi Mudcrab.
Thanks again for all these explanations.