Acronis version 8 and Windows 7 problem

For years I have used Acronis version 8 for my XP system.

Now I have purchased a new computer with Windows 7 installed.
Windows 7 professional 64 bit.

I must admit that I feel overwhelmed by this whole new OS.

Windows 7 doesn't even seem to recognize my Acronis bootable CD. I thought I'd just try that.
It's a CD, not dvd.

What's the problem ? For as far as I know the software on the bootable CD is written in Linux.

I'd rather not spend money on a new imaging system.

Can I get some pointers on how to deal with this ?
Acronis, other software, imaging features built into Windows 7 ?

 

Acronis 8 is not compatible with Win7, at all. Maybe upgrade to latest version TI 2010 but otherwise Win7 on its own has excellent backup and restore facilities (system image and backup).

 

Macrium Reflect Free

 

That's the one I settled on.