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4 Backing up data
In this section
Backing up disks and partitions ......................................................................................... 45
Backing up files and folders .............................................................................................. 47
Backing up mobile devices ................................................................................................ 48
Backing up Office 365 data ............................................................................................... 50
Backup options .................................................................................................................. 51
Operations with backups .................................................................................................. 73
4.1 Backing up disks and partitions
As opposed to file backups, disk and partition backups contain all the data stored on the disk or
partition. This backup type is usually used to create an exact copy of a system partition of the whole
system disk. Such backup allows you to recover your computer when Windows works incorrectly or
cannot start.
To back up partitions or disks:
1. Start Acronis True Image 2021.
2. On the sidebar, click Backup.
3. Click Add backup.
4. [Optional] To rename the backup, click the arrow next to the backup name, click Rename, and
then enter a new name.
5. Click the Backup source area, and then select Disks and partitions.
6. In the opened window, select the check boxes next to the partitions and disks that you want to
back up, and then click OK.
To view hidden partitions, click Full partition list.