How to Create an Acronis Bootable USB Drive for Backup and System Recovery

A bootable USB drive with Acronis provides a reliable solution for backing up and restoring your system, which can be a lifesaver in case of critical failures or hardware issues. This tool helps recover access to your data and brings the system back to normal in the event of data loss. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a bootable Acronis USB drive.

Step 1: Prepare Your Hardware and Software

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • A USB drive with at least 8 GB of space (note that all data on the USB will be erased, so back up any important files).
  • A licensed version of Acronis True Image or another compatible Acronis product installed on your computer.

Step 2: Launch Acronis and Create the Bootable Media

Open Acronis and follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Tools or Utilities section (the name may vary depending on the Acronis version).
  2. Select the option Create Bootable Media.
  3. In the pop-up window, choose the desired bootable device type (typically USB).
  4. Confirm your selection by clicking Create. The program will format the USB drive and create the bootable environment on it.

Step 3: Test the Bootable USB Drive

After the creation process is complete, it’s recommended to test the USB drive to ensure it works correctly. To do this:

  • Insert the USB drive into your computer and restart it.
  • During startup, press the key to enter the Boot Menu (usually F12, Esc, or F8, depending on your computer model).
  • Select the option to boot from a USB device.
  • Check that Acronis loads and runs as expected.