Entire PC backup

Windows

Mac

Backing up the entire machine is the most complete way to protect your data. We recommend that you choose this option when you are not sure which data that you need to protect. When you select Entire PC as a backup type, Acronis True Image backs up all your internal hard drives in disk mode. The backup contains the operating system, installed programs, system settings, and all your personal data including your photos, music, and documents.

Windows

Mac

Backing up the entire machine is the most complete way to protect your data. We recommend that you choose this option when you are not sure which data you need to protect. When you select Entire PC/Entire Mac as a backup type, Acronis True Image backs up all your internal hard drives in disk mode. The backup contains the operating system, installed programs, system settings, and all your personal data including your photos, music, and documents.

Backup may fail due to a variety of reasons. This article contains instructions on how to localize the root cause of the issue and how to troubleshoot it as well as links to other troubleshooting articles.

About backup process

Backup process can be divided into several stages:

Windows

Mac

Backing up the entire machine is the most complete way to protect your data. We recommend that you choose this option when you are not sure which data you need to protect. When you select Entire PC/Entire Mac as a backup type, Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office(formerly Acronis True Image) backs up all your internal hard drives in disk mode. The backup contains the operating system, installed programs, system settings, and all your personal data including your photos, music, and documents.