Re:Acronis True Image 7.0

Thanks FanJ.

Acadia

EDIT: I bought 6.0 just several days ago, do I now have to pay the $30 for the upgrade? If so, considering the problems that I've been having with 6.0, I think I might just pass and absorb the $50 loss.

 

Hi Acadia,

Oops, I'm afraid that the only thing I can do is to advice you to contact Acronis.
I would suggest to use this : info at Acronis.com

See also these pages:
http://www.acronis.com/sales/
http://www.acronis.com/sales/refund/

But, of course (!!!), decisions like that are up to Acronis and only them.

 

I've already sent them some email asking for a "grace" period since I've only had the program for several days, some software companies have a 30 or 60-day grace period. I have a bad feeling about this. This is the kind of tactic that hordes of people have been complaining for years that Symantec does. Once a company starts becoming big and popular, who knows? They could all start taking lessons from Kevin at BoClean. Once you purchase BoClean, you've bought it, PERIOD! But Kevin and company are the exception, with all other companies these days, it's the bottom line that always wins out. Do I sound bitter? You better believe it! Hopefully Acronis' reply will surprise me and I will have to eat my words.

Acadia

 

I was not expecting such a price for an upgrade either.
I am P!ZT.

 

I too don't like it.

BTW: only a week ago there was this other company coming with a new program; I bought it that same day, only to find out that 4 days later they were offering it with a 15 % discount; I guess you can guess my feelings......

 

Not yet Mike.
I am also "surprised" that I didn't even get an email about the new version, while I did get an offer not so long ago for one of their other upgraded programs......

I agree with your, Root's and Acadia's postings.
I myself might wait for some time before upgrading; one of the other reasons for that is that I depend heavily on TI-6 for making/restoring backup-images.

 

I sent an email to them letting them know what I thought. If enough people do that, they may change their mind.
No reply yet.

 

Thanks, Root, keeping my fingers crossed.

Acadia

 

Hi Mike ,

With all due respect, but I'm afraid that that is not true:
I just logged on at their site and -if I would like- I can still download TI 6 build 350 which is the latest build-version of TI version 6.
See screenshot:

 

Agreed Mike

In fact I was wondering for some time about that page, because it is actually for some time not reflecting anymore the latest program-versions.

For example:
That page is telling you "Privacy Expert 2003".
Well, in fact for some time there is already released the newer "Privacy Expert Suite 7.0".

 

Hi.

I've been wondering about upgrading to TI7 since I first heard that it was coming out soon.
If I have to pay $30 to upgrade,I've got some thinking to do.

I think that the upgrade should be more reasonable,especially for people like Acadia who just recently bought the program!

I'll be emailing Acronis also.

 

Tester, thank you, I think that is a good idea for everyone who has purchased 6.0 recently. Well, I have heard from Acronis and ... I have to EAT MY WORDS, here is part of their message:

"According to our records you are eligible to get free Acronis True Image 7.0 Upgrade:
Download Acronis True Image 7.0 (19.6 Mb)"

It's important to note that I just purchased 6.0 on Saturday or Sunday. I hope the rest of you have the same luck that I did. The email I received from them was NOT in response to the email I sent them earlier today, this was an email that I would have received anyway even if I would not have complained (actually, I have not even checked that mailbox yet to see if they replied to my complaint). Of course, I have not been able to get 6.0 to work in the first place but now I will stop trying and download the 7.0. BUT that is going to be a minor problem: it is almost 20mb and it took me almost 40 minutes to download 6.0 which was something like 10-11mb. Oh well, wish me luck and I wish all of you luck, take care.

Acadia

 

Hey Acadia,

I'm glad for you !!!

Good luck; I hope it works this time for you

 

I'm glad to hear that Acronis did that for you Acadia.

I purchased Acronis quite a while ago so I don't think I will get a free upgrade.I'll check my email though.

My complaint for myself,personally isn't paying the upgrade fee.
I've had TI6 for months.
I have to decide if I want to pay that much.

Best wishes on the download and install Acadia.

 

General advice:

For those upgrading from TI-6 to TI-7:
Don't forget to make new bootable floppies or CD
(well, it is the same advice as I gave for TI-6 when there was a new build released).

Cheers, Jan.

 

Downloaded and installed 7.0. Well, the first couple of screens are quite attractive, but that's as far as I can get ... same problem as before, exact same error messages. But I heard back from Acronis tech support and they asked me to send some screen shots of the error messages. They've been sent so we shall wait and see ...

Acadia

 

I did get a reply and it seems they are providing free upgrades for 30 days, not 31 and up. I understand they have to have a cutoff, but feel this is woefully inadequate in the case of a program such as this.
I guess there is no overwhelming need to upgrade at this point.

 

Yeah, it’s rough when someone who had TI for 30 days can get it for free and someone who had it for 31 days must pay $30. I once dealt with a company, I don’t remember who anymore and you all may know of other companies, that had their upgrades in "steps". For example if you had purchased it within the past 30 days it was free, for 30-60days you paid only $5, 60-90 days you paid $10, etc. Now THAT’S the fair and common sense way to do things. Hmmmm, BOTH fair AND common sense, no wonder we don’t see it being done that way more often. Root, take care.

Acadia

 

I recieved an email response from Acronis.
One question that I was curious about was TI 6 and if it will be supported by Acronis.
The email states that it will be supported.
I'll keep TI 6.

 

In case anyone is interested here is a huge thread about 7.0 in another forum:

http://www.pcqanda.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=2&topic_id=266595&mesg_id=266595&page=2

Acadia

 

Acadia.

Here's a karma cookie for that link you provided.
Reading that gives a better idea what new features TI 7 has and how it differs from TI 6.

 

Gosh, golly, gee thanks Tester. Yeah, pcqanda (stands for pc question and answer) is my second favorite forum; guess what forum is my favorite, I'll give you a clue: I know for a fact that you're a member.

Acadia

 

Hi Acadia.

I know what you mean.
This is my favorite forum also.