33752: Acronis Backup: Acronis Active Restore Does Not Support GPT Disks

Last update: 30-04-2021

This article describes the circumstances under which Acronis Active Restore does not work.

Symptoms

You want to run a restore of entire disk or volume and the option for Acronis Active Restore is not available or will not work as expected.

Cause

Under following conditions, Acronis Active Restore will not work:

  • The archive contains GPT disks;
  • The archive itself is located on a GPT disk;
  • The destination for the restore is on a GPT disk.

Solution

This is a limitation in the product. Acronis Active Restore only works with MBR disks.

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