Acronis True Image 2016
Single Computer (Bootable version)
Protect your digital life with Acronis True Image 2016, the #1 backup solution that safeguard PCs and Macs.
"Acronis True Image is the easiest program in its class for non-technical folk, but it still includes detailed and powerful options for experts. Its combination of backup (both local and cloud), disk cloning, rescue-disc creation, and other unique tools, along with a more modern interface than the competition, secures Acronis True Image's place as PCMag's Editors' Choice for local backup software."
PC MAG EDITOR's CHOICE
"Our first choice as a backup solution, easier to use than the others, yet very powerful indeed, with a progressive learning curve so as you get better at it, it keeps up with you."
SOFTWARE REVIEW
Overview:
Acronis True Image protects your entire computer with a full image backup including the operating system, files, pictures, videos, applications, settings, and preferences. If your PC or Mac is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can easily and quickly restore your entire computer to its exact previous state to the same or different hardware. You can also restore just the files and folders you need. Save time and frustration with the industry's fastest backup and restore - now optimised for Windows 10 and the latest OS X releases.
Features:
Some Surprising Modern Inclusions:
Unlike older software, rather than archaically replicate programs, it offers a complete solution, including the ability to backup your social networks, and mobile devices, which takes the guesswork out of protecting something most people don't even think about.
System Requirements:
PC: 1GB RAM and 1.5GB of free space on hard disk PC: Windows 10, 8, 8.1, 7 SP1, Windows Home Server, XP SP3 32-bit Macintosh: OSX 10.8.5+, 10.9.5+, 10.10.2+ or later Required: Internet connection
PC MAG Editor's Choice:
Acronis offers the friendliest and most feature-packed backup and recovery software for home users. Its True Image Cloud service and the True Image software reviewed here can both create full disk-image copies for the ultimate in disaster protection. The only difference is that the Cloud version offers online storage as a target for saving your backup. The software also offers a cornucopia of backup options, including not only entire disk images but also file and folder backup.
Pricing and Starting Up - How to Pay Once, and Once Only
Pay a fair price once, or pay a fair price yearly? This is controversial, yet it has become nearly standard for software nowadays. Despite how well this software works, one undeniable disappointment Acronis users have faced in the modern era is a recurring subscription, meaning with most versions, you have to pay a recurring fee, every year. But not with this version, because this version is a standalone version, which is great for those of us who loathe subscription-based models, and fondly remember the days when you bought something and it was yours. Pay $129.95 for a perpetual license for one computer. Perpetual meaning of course, that Acronis says you pay once, and they're not going to ask you to pay again, on a recurring basis. So can you expect it to really last forever? Acronis says so, or at least until Microsoft prevents you from using your operating system, or your system dies, but then again that is what this software is for, to not lose everything you have done, even if your computer dies. The software is optimised for Windows 10, but it runs on versions of Windows back to Windows 7 SP1. For Macs, OS X 10.9.5 through 10.11 (El Capitan) are supported. It's a not-insignificant 509MB download. I tested the software on a Surface Pro and an HP Spectre x360 13t,both running Windows 10. Somehow, the program remembered my account even with a fresh reinstall on the same PC. After you install Acronis, quite a few processes will always be running on your system, even for features you're not using. Paragon Backup & Recovery is not as persistent as this, only running processes as you use the software.Interface
True Image's interface is simple, modern, and friendly. A left panel is populated by flat, line-drawing icons reminiscent of those in Windows 10's new Settings app, and in fact the interface works well with touch-screen PCs. It's a far cry from ShadowProtect's many-tabbed, outdated user interface. For this year's version of True Image, the company has moved the menu items a...Shipping & Delivery
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Return Policy:
You may return most new, unopened items within 60 days of delivery for a full refund, for the reasons outlined under Returnable Items.
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Free return shipping:
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Refunds:
You should expect to receive your refund within 10 to 20 business days of receipt by our Service Centre, although in many cases it will be more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from Australia Post (3 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (4 to 5 business days).
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Money Back Guarantee & Warranty:
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Returnable Items:
In the unlikely event that our Service Centre finds your item defective/malfunctioning (meaning faulty), not as described, or shipped in error by us, it will be deemed as a Returnable Item, and you will be entitled to a full product refund, exchange, or store credit, at your option.
Non-Returnable Items:
If an item is received by our Service Centre in error (is returned using a method other than Fixed Freight, tests as functioning, is received in damaged condition beyond normal wear and tear, or is received for any other reason, such as change of mind) it will be deemed a Non-Returnable Item, and the buyer will be subject to the Restocking Fee and the cost of return will become the responsibility of the buyer. Items we return to buyers must be tracked: you may choose any non-free tracked option shown on the item's product page, with a minimum charge of the current retail rate for Australia Post's 1kg Prepaid Satchel. Unpaid administration or return freight fees for item(s) deemed by us to be non-faulty will, after 28 days of receipt, default, and item(s) will become forfeited.
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