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Does Universal Restore work with Win 7?

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With either
Acronis True Image Home 2011 v6696 incl Pluspack
or
Acronis True Image Home 2010 v7160 incl Pluspack

If I backup a Windows 7 installation (with or without a system reserve) then if I try to do a restore to dissimilar hardware - I do not get an option to use Universal Restore!

I have tried everything......

Is this a limitation of all ATI software at the moment?

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Hello Steve,

Thank you for your post. I will definitely help you with this issue.

Universal Restore does work with Windows 7, there are no limitations there. However, if Acronis Universal Restore some times, we follow these steps to resolve this problem. If the article does not help, then there is a specific combination of hardware/software environment which needs to be investigated. In such situations we request the image that does not prompt to use AUR to be uploaded to our ftp server so that our Development team can understand why this issue occurs.

Just in case, here is a short step-by-step guide for restoring to dissimilar hardware with Acronis Universal Restore.

If you have additional questions, please let me know.

Thank you.

I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you.

I have just done another 2 tests by installing a new HD and then installing a CLEAN Windows 7 32 bit on a Dell Inspiron 6400 and ALSO on a Dell Inspiron Laptop 1525.

I then installed Acronis True Image Home 2011 v6696 incl Pluspack and did a full disk backup.

I then booted with the Rescue CD on a Dell E520 desktop but there was NO option for Universal Restore.

What do you suggest now as this really isn't good enough for paying extra for Universal Restore that doesn't work for Win 7.

If I select to restore a Windows XP Pro image then the Universal Restore option does show!!! so it must be a problem with Windows 7 and all ATI products.

OK it seems that after many attempts I have finally got the Universal Restore option to work.... I had to be very persistent and threaten my PC with serious harm if it did not comply!!