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Created - Sep 30, 2010; Updated - Oct 25, 2010

Step-by-step instructions on how to convert a backup archive (*.tib) to virtual hard disk (*.vhd) and import it to Hyper-V

This article applies to:

Acronis True Image Echo Enterprise Server
Acronis True Image Echo Virtual Edition
Acronis True Image Echo Server for Windows
Acronis True Image Echo for MS Windows SBS
Acronis True Image Echo Workstation

Introduction

This article describes how to convert an Acronis True Image Echo backup file to a virtual hard disk and then import it to Hyper-V.

See also Acronis True Image Echo: V2P and P2V Migration.

(!) 64-bit operating system is not supported.

Solution

Step 1: Converting backup archive (*.tib) to virtual hard disk (*.vhd)

Run Acronis True Image. Click Tools -> Convert Backup to Virtual Disk:
Conversion to Virtual Disk Wizard will start:
Select the backup archive that you will convert to *.vhd format:
Select Microsoft Virtual PC:
Specify the location where you would like to save the *.vhd file:
Click Proceed to start the conversion:
Conversion will start:

Step 2: Importing virtual hard disk (*.vhd) to Hyper-V

Run Hyper-V Manager:
Click New -> Virtual Machine:
Set the location where the virtual machine will be stored. You can use default settings or change them:
Specify the amount of memory for the virtual machine:
Configure your network adapter:
Click Use an existing virtual hard disk. Then click Browse and select the location where the *.vhd file is stored:
Click Finish:

More information

See also:

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