Can PC be used during back-up?

While Acronis is doing its thing, is it OK to sue the PC, or will that create problems...

 

Hi, arf1410

Yes.

It should not, BUT anything can cause a problem.

PS:You do mean use, not sue don't you.

Take Care,
TheQuest

 

The only systems that I DONT use during imaging are those that are data intensive, like Mail Servers or Database Servers. Normal system use should not cause any issues.

 

In theory yes, but I don't. I go get a cup of coffee or tea or have a Coke. On a fast system, there should be no problem when burning directly to a CD or DVD, but if you get involved in a disk intensive activity such as downloading a file, etc., you might mess up the backup. CheckImage should identify an image corrupted by excessive use of the system, so run it to confirm that there were no problems.

 

Hello arf1410,

Thank you for choosing Acronis Disk Backup Software.

Yes, Acronis True Image 8.0 allows you to create an image "online", which means that you can use your PC while creating the image.

Acronis True Image 8.0 even allows you to change a priority for process of image creation.

Please read more in section 4.9 of Acronis True Image 8.0 User's Guide.

You can also find the following articles interesting:

- How Acronis True Image 8.0 creates backups;

- FAQ article on how to use Acronis True Image 8.0 with complex applications such as Microsoft SQL Server etc.

If you have any further questions please feel free to ask.

Thank you.
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Alexey Popov

 

Hi!

Good question and good answers. I cant find section 4.9 Acronis of True Image 8.0 User's Guide though.