Look at the sidebar on the left. You will see an option labeled "Rescue Media Builder." Click on it.
Creating and using bootable media requires a valid license key for Acronis True Image 2015. If you are using a downloaded ISO from an unverified third-party source, be cautious, as modified rescue media can contain malware. Always download the software or ISO directly from the official Acronis website or your account dashboard if possible.
If you already have an ISO file (e.g., AcronisTrueImage2015_en-US.iso ) and want to turn it into a bootable USB, you can use free third‑party tools:
Before you begin the creation process, ensure you have the following components ready: acronis true image 2015 iso bootable usb
, a bootable USB allows you to perform full-system recoveries, disk cloning, or offline backups without ever entering Windows. Method 1: Using the Built-in Media Builder (Easiest)
Click to format the drive and install the bootable environment. Method B: Using Rufus with an ISO File
This is the recommended method as it's fully supported and integrated with your licensed software. Look at the sidebar on the left
You lose ransomware protection, cloud backup integration, and modern NVMe driver support. Do not use ATI 2015 to image a 2024 Samsung 990 Pro NVMe drive; it will not see the drive.
Set the based on the target system architecture:
The official distribution is often an (e.g., AcronisTrueImage2015.iso ). Writing this ISO to a USB flash drive makes recovery faster, more reliable, and possible on systems without an optical drive. If you are using a downloaded ISO from
A USB drive of at least 8 GB is recommended, though the actual recovery files often use less than 1 GB.
If your USB mouse or keyboard becomes unresponsive inside the recovery environment, it means the Linux kernel inside the 2015 build lacks the specific drivers for your computer's USB controllers (common with modern USB 3.1/3.2 ports or USB-C hubs). To resolve this, try plugging your input peripherals into older, black-colored on the back of the motherboard, or utilize a legacy PS/2 keyboard if available. Internal NVMe SSDs are Missing
Acronis 2015’s ISO has a conflicting boot loader with certain UEFI implementations.
Even with a correctly created USB, you might encounter issues. Here's how to fix the most common ones.