Acronis True Image Boot Disk Problem

I have used this software on a few of my computers with no problems at all. But two of my computers wont boot up the disk. I put the boot cd in and it goes to the splash screen but then stops right there. I have tried a few things but cant seem to get anything to work. Can it be as simple as just needing to get the new build update?

 

Go into the BIOS and change the order of boot...floppy, CD ROM, hard drive.

F.

 

That can't be the problem because I was able to use Partition Expert 2003, which uses a boot CD also.

 

Hello --

Please, can you tell me what build of the program are you using and if you tried the "acpi=off noapic" solution upon booting from the bootable CD?

Thank you.

Anton.

 

I am running build number 584. As far as the "acpi=off noapic" solution, Im not sure I completly understand what to do. A better explanation would be greatly appreciated

 

I am really desparate for someone to help me... my boss is on my ass to fix this problem

 

There is a known problem with the recovery CD hanging on some machines (I had it happen on my Dell 400SC).

Before the Acronis CD boots up, you hit F11 to go into a configuration screen.

If you append: "acpi=off noapic" (drop the quotes) to the end of the line and then continue, it might fix your problem (it did for me).


-jl

 

I cant seem to get into the configuration screen... I hit F11, but nothing happens

 

I start hitting it when I'm in the BIOS POST screens.

 

Thats what I do and nothing happens... this is really frustrating

 

USB can be problematic with some builds, is it a USB keyboard?

 

It does plug into a USB port if thats what you mean?

 

Yes, that will be why F11 does not work then. Would it be possible for you to try with a regular PS2 keyboard?

 

I dont know what you mean... What is a PS2 keyboard?

 

Well, you said you had other machines. Many keyboards plug into a small more or less round hole next to a similar hole for the mouse. This type is called (by us old timers) PS2. Would any of your other machines have one that you could borrow --- and would the problem one have the proper port. (By the way, a newer version of TI may solve your problem also, but only trial and error will tell) Good luck!!!

Edit: Your machine may not be set up properly in the BIOS to recognize the USB keyboard outside of Windows. You could check this with the tech support for your brand.

 

Please update to the latest build of the product (I thought you had the latest one).

If that won't help, please boot from the Acronis True Image 7.0 rescue disc and press F11 key when the "Starting Acronis Loader..." messages appears? After you get the "Linux Kernel Settings" prompt, please add "acpi=off noapic" phrase to the line and click on the OK button.

Thank you.

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Best regards,
Anton Gromov

Acronis, Inc.
395 Oyster Point Blvd. Suite 213
South San Francisco
CA 94080 USA
http://www.acronis.com/

Acronis... Compute with confidence

 

I have the same problem. But I have a PS2 keyboard. Press F11 and nothing happens. Can't get into the configuration screen.

 

Solved it!!!

When I created a new Boot Disk I selected "safe Version" and it worked fine.

I also update to the latest build but this didn't solve the problem.

 

One of my computers also has this problem. Entering "acpi=off" is not very convenient. I guess I will try to create the "safe version" of the disk.

 

Creating the safe version of the boot disk also worked for me. Thanks alot everyone