Acronis RECOVERYEXPERT User Manual
User's Guide
RecoveryExpert
Compute with confidence
www.acronis.com
Copyright © SWsoft, 2000-2002. All rights reserved.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
OS/2 is a registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their
respective owners.
Distribution of substantively modified versions of this document is prohibited
without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.
Distribution of the work or derivative work in any standard (paper) book form
for commercial purposes is prohibited unless prior permission is obtained
from the copyright holder.
DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED «AS IS» AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 1. INSTALLING AND STARTING WORK WITH ACRONIS
RECOVERYEXPERT ........................................................................ 6
1.1 ACRONIS RECOVERYEXPERT SYSTEM PACKAGE............................ 6
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 6
1.3 INSTALLATION................................................................................. 6
1.4 REPAIRING/UPGRADING ACRONIS RECOVERYEXPERT................... 8
1.5 REMOVING THE SOFTWARE............................................................. 8
1.6 USER INTERFACE ............................................................................. 8
1.7 RUNNING ACRONIS RECOVERYEXPERT SOFTWARE ....................... 9
CHAPTER 2. WORKING WITH ACRONIS RECOVERYEXPERT ...................... 10
2.1 AUTOMATIC RECOVERY................................................................ 11
2.2 MANUAL RECOVERY ..................................................................... 15
Acronis RecoveryExpert
3
Introduction
About Acronis RecoveryExpert
Acronis RecoveryExpert is easy-to-use, expert-level software for recovering
hard disk partitions. Whether you have deleted a partition by mistake, or you
have had a hardware or software failure – Acronis RecoveryExpert will rescue
you, your partitions, and your data!
Hard disk partitioning is performed with a partition manager, such as the
Acronis OS Selector or Acronis PartitionExpert. This software enables you to
create hard disk partitions of different types, split or merge existing
partitions, or delete them. It is usually recommend that you back-up
important data before changing hard disk configurations, adding partitions,
or installing operating systems.
A disk partition can also be deleted by a PC or operating system failure. This
can lead to partition destruction making its data – files or folders, stored in
hard disk sectors – unavailable to a user. This makes Acronis RecoveryExpert
a very essential utility for users with one or more hard disk partitions.
By creating a simple bootable diskette with Acronis RecoveryExpert you are
armed and ready for any incident! Whether your disk is damaged due to
power supply interruption, a virus infection, or any software or hardware
failure, Acronis RecoveryExpert is your ticket to a quick recovery.
Software Usage Conditions
The conditions of Acronis RecoveryExpert software usage are described in
the «License agreement», included into the package. The supplied
registration card is the confirmation of your legal purchase and usage of
Acronis RecoveryExpert system. Each registration card has its own
registration number.
From the angle of current legislation the «License agreement» is considered
a contract between a user and a software manufacturer. The contract has
the legal effect and its violation may entail a court examination.
Illegal use and distribution of software is prosecuted.
4
Introduction
Technical Support
Users of legally purchased and registered copies of Acronis RecoveryExpert
receive free technical support from the Acronis Company. In case you have
problems with installation or using the system, which cannot be solved with
this guide or
readme, e-mail the technical support. You will need to send us
the registration number of your Acronis RecoveryExpert copy. This number is
written on a registration card, supplied with the package.
Support URL: http://www.acronis.com/support/
E-mail: support@acronis.com
Acronis RecoveryExpert
5
Chapter 1. Installing and Starting Work
with Acronis RecoveryExpert
1.1 Acronis RecoveryExpert System Package
Acronis RecoveryExpert system package includes:
• An installation disc,
• This guide,
• License agreement,
• Registration card,
• Advertising materials.
1.2 System Requirements
To take a full advantage of Acronis RecoveryExpert one should have:
• a PC-compatible computer with a Pentium CPU or similar,
• 32 MB RAM,
• a floppy or a CD-RW drive,
• VGA monitor,
• a mouse (recommended).
1.3 Installation
To install the Acronis RecoveryExpert:
1. Insert the Acronis RecoveryExpert installation CD into CD-ROM drive
and start the installation procedure.
2. Carefully follow the installation program instructions on the screen.
6
Chapter 1 : Installing and Starting Work with Acronis RecoveryExpert
Loading...