Acronis True Image Home 9.0 is a complete file and system disk imaging backup and restore software for home and home office users. Acronis True Image 9.0 Home version allows users to select either disk imaging backup option which create an image of entire hard disk drive which then can be used to restore the PC to a known working state without any reinstallation, or file-based backup option which backup and restore individual files and folders with a software wizard. Acronis True Image Home supports scheduling, Acronis Secure Zone that protects data in special hidden partition, Acronis Recovery Manager which enables you to boot the computer even if operating system has failed, file exclusion, differential backup, Acronis Snap Restore, Acronis Drive Snapshot technology to backup open files and abitilty of DVD burning to allow backup to DVD.

ComputerAct!ve reviews Acronis True Image 9 Home and gives the rating of 5 out of 5 and concludes that not only is True Image cheap compared with its main rivals, it also has one or two distinct advantages. Its recovery console, for example, offers many more options than some other similar programs and it can also restore certain files and folders without requiring a reboot.

Everything’s presented in a simple, graphical interface and wizards help to make the whole program easy to use. Put simply, True Image is an essential utility to have on your side.

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