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MBR Error 1

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Hello.  I've used Acronis several times to create bootable USB Media that I then use to create a .tib drive backup. Today however I am experiencing some difficulty. 

 

I created USB bootable media using the Windows 7 AIK. However when I try and boot from this on the target PC I'd like to backup, I get a "MBR Error 1" message. The system boots normally when the USB drive isn't inserted.

 

The PC creating the media (with Acronis on it)  is windows 10. I am using a64 GB SanDisk USB stick. 

 

The PC I'd like to backup is a much older Windows XP machine (an offline machine running a scientific instrument).

 

Any thoughts as to whats causing this error, or how I can work around it?

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Adam, welcome to these public User Forums.

Please check the architecture of the older Windows XP machine, i.e. is it also 64-bit or is it 32-bit? 

What is the architecture of the Windows 10 machine?

64-bit rescue media cannot run on a 32-bit machine.

What version of Acronis software are you using here?  Is it ACPHO as per this forum, or one of the older ATI versions?

Note: you shouldn't be using the Windows 7 AIK to build media on a Windows 10 system - the ADK should match the Windows OS version!

Given the target machine is XP, then you may be best advised to try using the Linux version of the rescue media which can work on both 32-bit & 64-bit systems.

Thanks Steve. I got it working by just using a different USB stick. For whatever reason a 64 GB SanDisk 'Cruzer' USB 2.0 did not work but a 32 GB Sansung USB 3.0 stick did work.

For future reference I'd like to make sure I understand your post though.

I am indeed using the latest version of ACPHO.

Doesn't the AIK version just install the PE version of that OS on the stick? I don't understand why the host machine being Windows 10 matters. Are you certain about this?

I chose the Win 7 AIK because I figured it would likely be the most compatible with the hold hardware on the target system.

Adam, there can be issues with USB sticks larger than 32GB as described in KB 58108: Acronis products: using USB sticks with more than 32GB capacity

I understand your view on choosing the Win 7 AIK but it is recommended to match the ADK to the Host system where it is installed, and in reality Win 10 has better support for hardware in most cases.

Good to read that you were successful with the smaller USB media!