Acronis Universal Restore Cannot Find Operating System (Causes & Fixes)🔥

If the Acronis Universal Restore cannot find operating system issue is troubling you, find solutions in this post. After troubleshooting, if the issue persists, check out the best Acronis Universal Restore software we recommend.

Acronis Universal Restore is a popular backup and restore software known for its smooth system recovery for various hardware configurations. However, some users may encounter a roadblock where the software is unable to find the OS for system restoration. If the issue is bothering you, EaseUS will tell you how to fix the Acronis Universal Restore cannot find operating system issue. 

How to Fix Acronis Universal Restore Does Not See OS

Let's see what fixes are available if Acronis Universal Restore fails to recognize the OS. Try the fixes below; if nothing works, check out the best alternative to restoring your system image. 

Fix 1. Check BIOS Settings

The BIOS settings help your computer to boot the OS with the help of hardware. But, if there is a mismatch between the old system boot runs with legacy/BIOS and the new one configured to boot UEFI, the software cannot find the OS to restore the system image. So, you have to configure the UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode to be compatible with the system image. Let us see how to do it:

Step 1. Restart the PC. While restarting, repeatedly press the BIOS key to enter the BIOS setup utility. The BIOS key can be F1, F2, F10, or Del. Check up with your manufacturer for more details.

Step 2. Navigate to boot and select UEFI/BIOS Boot mode. 

Step 3. On the UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode screen, select the Boot mode (Legacy or UEFI) based on the system image.

Tip: Enter BIOS settings on the computer you made the system image. After finding it, configure it for the PC.

Step 4. Press F10 and restart the computer.

Fix 2. Perform Startup Repair

Windows Startup takes care of the startup utility. It helps the OS boot properly from the device. However, due to erroneous files, the Acronis software may be unable to find the OS.

Step 1. Boot the PC from installation media (CD/DVD or USB drive). Create Installation media if you don't have one.

Step 2. On the Recovery screen, select Advanced options. 

Step 3. Navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options.

Step 3. Select Startup Repair.

Follow the instructions to complete the Startup repair. Now, check if Acronis Universal Restore can find the operating system.

Fix 3. Rebuild BCD

If the Windows Startup repair couldn't fix the issue, there is something wrong with your BCD. We can use the Bootrec commands to rebuild the BCD. This will bring up the default settings and fix the errors.

Step 1. Connect the USB drive or any installation media (CD/DVD) to the PC and boot it.

Step 2. Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt.

Step 3. Type the bootrec.exe commands in CMD to activate the program and rebuild BCD.

• bootrec.exe /fixmbr
• bootrec.exe /fixboot
• bootrec.exe /rebuildbcd

Best Acronis Universal Restore Alternative Free Download 

If all the fixes don't work, it's time to try EaseUS Todo Backup. Todo Backup is the best Acronis Universal Restore alternative for Windows users. The Browse to Recover feature restores the system image with just a few clicks. Irrespective of the hardware configuration, EaseUS Todo Backup manages to restore the system image on all Windows computers.

It lets you easily transfer Windows to another computer and back up your systems, files, disks, computer apps, etc., and save them in various locations, such as the local disks, external disks, Cloud, NAS, and security zone. In addition, it can help help you do full, incremental, and differential backups.

• Automatic Backup and Restore: Its automated backup features ensure that your system and data are regularly backed up without any manual intervention.
• Disk Cloning and OS Migration: It facilitates the cloning and migration of disks or partitions. It can help transfer the boot drive to another drive. Upgrading to larger drives without reinstalling everything from scratch is simple.
• App data backup: It can help backup App Data like Outlook emails, Chrome settings and game save files of over 10000 games.
• File and Folder Sync: It is the best file sync software for Windows, allowing you to sync files between folders, PCs, and hard drives.

EaseUS Todo Backup is also practical backup software that protects PCs. It also allows you to create emergency disks, store backups in the cloud, and add encryption to protect data. Get EaseUS Todo Backup and restore your Windows System Image.

How to Perform Universal Restore Using EaseUS Todo Backup🔥

Here is how to perform a universal restore using EaseUS Todo Backup:

Part 1. Create a System Image Backup

* To perform system recovery on a none-bootable machine, try to boot the computer through the EaseUS Todo Backup emergency disk.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Todo Backup, click "Browse to Recover".

Step 2. Guide to your backup destination, choose the system backup file you need. (The backup file created by EaseUS Todo Backup is a pbd file.)

Step 3. Choose the recovery disk. Make sure that the partition style of the source disk and the recovery disk are the same.

Step 4. You can customize the disk layout according to your needs. Then click "Proceed" to start system backup recovery.

Part 2. Restore the System Backup

* To perform system recovery on a none-bootable machine, try to boot the computer through the EaseUS Todo Backup emergency disk.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Todo Backup, click "Browse to Recover".

Step 2. Guide to your backup destination, choose the system backup file you need. (The backup file created by EaseUS Todo Backup is a pbd file.)

Step 3. Choose the recovery disk. Make sure that the partition style of the source disk and the recovery disk are the same.

Step 4. You can customize the disk layout according to your needs. Then click "Proceed" to start system backup recovery.

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Why Is Acronis Universal Restore Not Working

Acronis Universal, a subsidiary feature of Acronis True Image, allows you to restore a system image regardless of the hardware configurations. But, if the software is unable to find the operating system, here are some common culprits for the issue.

To Wrap Things Up

The "Acronis Universal Restore cannot find an operating system" error can be resolved if you follow some simple fixes. The article provides detailed steps to fix the" Acronis Universal Restore cannot find the OS" error.

But if Acronis fails to find the operating system to restore the image even after troubleshooting, try the EaseUS Todo Backup. The software can restore your system image and act as a backup utility. From advanced backup options and storage on the cloud to safe cloning methods, the software has it all.

FAQs on Acronis Universal Restore Cannot Find OS

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions if Acronis Restore cannot find an operating system.

1. What is universal restore?

Universal Restore technology helps you restore the system image to various machines regardless of the hardware and configuration. This concept helps migrate and restore OS easily with the help of system images.

2. Is Acronis True Image discontinued?

Yes, Acronis True Image is discontinued. The new Acronis software goes by Acronis Cyber Protect. An Acronis official posted a statement saying Acronis is "discontinuing the perpetual licenses," confirming this.

3. Does Acronis Universal Restore actually work well?

Yes, Acronis Universal Restore has been around for a long time and is excellent software. If your system and the system image you are trying to restore have significant hardware differences, Acronis can help you restore the image.