64-bit systems can only run on 64-bit-compatible hardware

Symptoms

1. You restore an image of a 64-bit operating system to new hardware using Acronis Universal Restore;
2. After restore, the computer does not boot with an error message similar to the following one:

   Attempting to load a 64-bit application, however this CPU is not compatible with 64-bit mode

   

Cause

Most probably you restored the image to hardware that is not 64-bit compatible. To run a 64-bit version of Windows, your computer must have a 64-bit-capable processor. See How do I tell if my computer can run a 64-bit version of Windows?.

Solution

Restore the image to 64-bit-compatible hardware.

More information

See also:

• Acronis Universal Restore
• Restoring to Dissimilar Hardware with Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 Universal Restore
• Acronis True Image Home 2011 Plus Pack: Restoring to Dissimilar Hardware with Acronis Universal Restore