Migrating from Acron Image Home 11 to Acronis True Image in Windows 8/10 'acronis home 11 windows 7'

When considering a switch from the older version, you'll want to ensure smooth migration without losing any of your important files or settings. In this article, we will guide you through the process of migrating data and applications from Acronis True Image Home 11 on Windows XP/7 to its newer counterpart in either Windows 8 or 10.

### Step 1: Backup Your Data

Before starting with the migration process, it is crucial that you have a complete backup of all your important files, documents, programs, and settings. This will ensure minimal loss during the transition if anything goes wrong.

#### Backing up Acronis True Image Home 11:

- Open the 'Start' menu in Windows XP/7.

- Click on 'All Programs.'

- Select 'Acronis True Image Home 11'.

- From the main interface, click on 'Backup & Restore'

- Follow the wizard to create a full backup of your system.

### Step 2: Uninstall Acronis True Image Home 11

To proceed with installing the newer version, you will need to completely remove all traces of Acronis True Image Home 11 from your old Windows XP/7 installation.

1. Click on 'Start' and then select 'Control Panel'.

2. In the Control Panel window, double-click on 'Programs & Features (Add/Remove Programs in Vista)'.

3. Locate 'Acronis True Image Home 11' and click on it once to highlight it.

4. Now, at the top of the 'Programs and Features' or 'Add/Remove Programs' window, you will see an option labeled as 'Uninstall'. Click on this button.

### Step 3: Install Acronis True Image

Once you have removed all traces of the older version from your system, it is now safe to proceed with installing the newer edition.

1. Download and save the latest installer for 'Acronis True Image' (either trial or full depending on whether you own a license) onto your computer's desktop.

2. Double-click on the downloaded file ('setup.exe') to begin the installation process.

### Step 4: Activate Acronis True Image

If you have purchased an activation key, now is the time to enter it into 'Acronis True Image' and activate your copy of software.

1. Launch the newly installed version by double-clicking on its icon in Start > All Programs.

2. In the activation window that appears next, click on 'Enter Product Key' if prompted for a serial number or code.

### Step 5: Restore Your Backup

With 'Acronis True Image' successfully activated and configured, you can now proceed with restoring your backed-up data from step one onto your new Windows XP/7 installation.

1. Open the Start menu in Windows.

2. Click on All Programs > Acronos > Acronis TrueImage

3. From here follow through each wizard until you reach the destination where you wish to restore all of her files and programs back into.

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By following these simple steps, you should be able to successfully migrate from 'Acronis Image Home 11' on Windows XP/7 up-to its newer counterpart in either Windows 8 or even later versions such as windows10 without experiencing any major issues during the transition process.

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