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Acronis wants me to get an illegal product?

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Well looks like it.
I downloaded a trial and after creating an image or 2 i decided to buy a license.
All worked well and unfortunately a big systemcrash appeared, computer had a huge breakdown.

"well no problem, i got Acronis True Image"

Just needed to install the software, enter the (by mail) given key and restore the image.

Well during installing the software i entered the key and to my big surprise the software "replied"with:
You are installing an upgrade, please enter the OLD serialkey.

Well shoot me, i don't have an old serial, only the one given after purchase.

Ha'i hear you say "Send a mail to the (Dutch) helpdesk and thing will be cleared out. It's a known and big company with a helpdesk and even a live chat".

Well after asking, begging, demanding help on the situation all i got is a very loud silence.
I checked my spam-box, nope not a single letter, let alone a complete mail from the helpdesk.

I don't want to get pirated software, but i really start to consider to get one from the internet.
I got a new computer now, ths would be the first pirated software ever on my system.

Thanks, helpdesk of Acronis.
(can i get a refund of my euro's now i'm stuck with software that is un-installable?)

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Acronis TrueImageHome offers two type purchases.

The full version and the upgrade version. The upgrade version costs less but you need a prior version in order to use it.

I will request that Acronis support responds to this posting. This the weekend so it may take a day or so.

Hello Ron and Grover,

Thank you for your messages and your assistance Grover.

Ron, let me help you with this issue.

I understand how inconvenient it is and I would like to offer you the following solution to replace your program. Please contact our Support team directly and describe the situation to them. I am certain that this issue will be resolved.

Please use our chat service because it is faster. If you have any additional questions please let me know.

Thank you.