Restoring from a backup image using the desktop application
After the SU90 system was installed, you made a complete backup of the operating system, all the installation files and the system configuration. This backup becomes crucial if you experience software related problems and wish to restore the entire system.
Prerequisites
The following items are required:
•  Computer mouse
•  Computer keyboard
•  Optionally: USB hard disk
A restore can only be made if the following criteria are met (intro):
•  A valid backup created by the Acronis True Image desktop application exists.
•  The backup is accessible on an internal or external hard disk.
Context
The desktop application offers the easiest way to do backup and restore operations. The software used is Acronis True Image. This procedure refers to the following software version: 20.0.
Procedure
1 If relevant: Close the SU90 program.
a Select Power off to turn off the system.
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b In the Power Off dialog box, select Exit to Operating System to close the SU90 program.
c Connect the keyboard and the mouse to USB sockets on the Processor Unit.
2 Select the desktop icon to start the Acronis True Image OEM program.
3 Open the Backup page.
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Since a backup already exists, relevant information is provided is the user interface.
If necessary: Select Add backup. This function searches the system to find all available backups.
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4 On the left side, select the backup you want to use.
5 Select Recover disks.
6 On page Select disks or partitions to recover:
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a Select Disks.
b Under Backup, select where to fetch the backup files.
Do not be confused by the "Windows (C:)" label. It signifies that the backup contains a copy of the C-disk.
c Under Recover to, select where to place the recovery files.
d Select Recover now.
e When prompted, select Yes.
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f When prompted, select Restart.
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7 Wait for the recovery process to finish.
a Observe that the computer boots from the backup application.
The backup application opens automatically to do the disk and file operations necessary for the restore.
b Observe the progress.
c Select Shut down the computer when the operation is completed if you want this to happen.
d Observe that the computer boots and starts the operating system.
8 On the Processor Unit desktop, double-click the SU90 icon to start the program.