User`s guide

3.10.4 Pre/Post commands for backup

You can specify commands (or even batch files) that will be automatically executed before and after

the backup procedure.

For example, you may want to start/stop certain Windows processes, or check your data before

starting backup.

To specify commands (batch files):

 Select a command to be executed before the backup process starts in the Before backup process

field. To create a new command or select a new batch file, click the Edit button.

 Select a command to be executed after the backup process ends in the After backup process

field. To create a new command or select a new batch file, click the Edit button.

Please do not try to execute interactive commands, i.e. commands that require user input (for

example, "pause"). These are not supported.

3.10.4.1 Edit user command for backup

You can specify user commands to be executed before or after the backup procedure:

 In the Command field, type-in a command or select it from the list. Click ... to select a batch file.

 In the Working directory field, type-in a path for command execution or select it from the list of

previously entered paths.

 In the Arguments field enter or select command execution arguments from the list.

Disabling the Do not perform operations until the command execution is complete parameter

(enabled for Pre commands by default), will permit the backup process to run concurrently with your

command execution.

The Abort the operation if the user command fails (enabled by default) parameter will abort the

operation if any errors occur in command execution.

You can test a command you entered by clicking the Test command button.

3.10.5 Backup splitting

Sizeable backups can be split into several files that together make up the original backup. A single

backup can also be split for burning to removable media.

The default setting - Automatic. With this setting, Acronis True Image Home 2011 Netbook Edition

will act as follows.

When backing up to a hard disk:

 If the selected disk has enough space and its file system allows the estimated file size, the

program will create a single backup file.

 If the storage disk has enough space, but its file system does not allow the estimated file size, the

program will automatically split the image into several files.