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Getting a new computer, are my bases covered?

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Currently, I am using a laptop running ATIH 2011 and Windows Vista.  The cooling fan just gave out.  I'm going to attempt to replace it, but it's a long involved process and there's a good chance I just get a new laptop with Windows 10 installed.

I just did a full disk backup with my ATIH 2011.  When I buy the new computer, I'm guessing I will just buy a new ATIH 2016.  There are only a few programs that I absolutely need(Quickbooks mostly).  I will be buying a new copy of those.  I just want to make sure that I have my bases covered.

After installing ATIH 2016, I can use it to restore, or mount the image, of my recent disk backup to my NAS?  I'd just use that to get back any data files I have.

If I'm missing anything big, or you have any things that would make the process much easier, please let me know.

I'm so anxious about screwing something up while attempting to change fan and not having access to my files, should I need to buy a new laptop.

Thanks!

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Yes, you will need either 2015 or 2016 to be compatible with Windows 10.

Note this compatibility chart.

https://kb.acronis.com/content/1689

Note, if your new computer has a place for dual disk drives, you could install your current disk as a data disk into your new computer and have access to all your files.  The old disk would not be bootable but would work ok as a data disk.

Or, after 2016 installed into new computer, you should be able to double click on the old tib backup files and copy some data files from the backup to your new computer.

Do keep  your old 2011 CD for possible use if needed.