Keeping your PC protected from malicious threats while at the same time making regular backups of your data are two of the important functions to perform regularly. Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office offers both solutions in one software. In this review, we will discuss its features, pricing and other aspects.Acronis Cyber Protect was previously called Acronis True Image and it offers a variety of features with which you can backup important data on your computer as well as safeguard your PC from malicious threats that might attack while you are surfing the web or while you are transferring or copying files. One of the key highlights of Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office is that it also offers cloud storage. Even with the 31-day trial version you get 1 TB of Acronis Cloud Storage.
What Is Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office?
As the name suggests Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office is a solution that integrates security and backup. It can help you backup your files, folders, applications or complete operating system for that matter and at the same time protect them from any malicious threats that they may be exposed to during the process. It also consists of features like rescue media builder with which you can create a bootable media and operate the PC in case it is unbootable.Why Is Acronis Cyber Protect Home A Great Backup Solution?
- You can replicate your local backup automatically in the cloud and restore it when needed.
- Backups run without affecting your tasks - you could be working with applications, gaming, surfing, etc.
- You can keep up to 999 versions of your backup.
- Download copies of previous backup even if your internet connection terminates or is compromised.
- Event-based backups - The tool automatically begins backing up with event triggers. For e.g. - As soon as you plugin your USB, the backup will start.
Technical Specifications
- Windows Compatibility - Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 SP1 (all editions)
- Current Version - Build 40338
- Processor - Intel CORE 2 Duo (2GHz) processor or equivalent
- RAM Required - Minimum 2 GB
- Hard Disk Space Required - 7 GB of minimum free space
- USB Drive or CD-RW/ DVD-RW for bootable media creation - Minimum 700 MB free space
- Screen Resolution - 1024 X 768
- File Size - 820 MB
- Cyber Protection - Protection against malicious websites and several other malware threats.
- Archive large and old files to either Acronis Cloud or on an external hard drive.
- Backup solutions - local and cloud.
- Create a bootable drive for a situation when you can’t boot your computer.
- You can create a full disk image.
- Disk cloning is available only in the premium version.
- Installer is large (over 800 MB) and installation takes time.
How To Use Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office To Protect Your Computer and Create Backup
To demonstrate how to use Acronis Cyber Protect, let’s have a look at two important aspects of Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office - (1) Backup and (2) Security.1. Backup
Step 1: Download, install and run Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office Step 2: Click on Backup from the left-hand side.

2. Security
Step 1: Click on Protection from the left-hand pane.


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Features
1. Full Image Backup
With this feature, you can create a mirror image of your entire machine. This includes files and folders, disks and partitions, operating systems, applications, mobile devices, settings, and configurations. The image backup can be a savior in the event of data loss when you can recover all the above-mentioned items. You can also back up data from OneDrive or Microsoft Outlook to the chosen destination. You can also exclude files from backing up and speed up the backup process. You can Also Create Microsoft 365 Backup The premium variants i.e. Acronis Cyber Protect Advanced and Premium let you create cloud-to-cloud backup of your Microsoft 365 account which also includes your attachments and emails as well.2. Active Protection

3. Archive Old and Large Files

4. Synchronize Files and Folders

5. Host of Useful Cleanup, Backup, and Other Tools

Rescue Media Builder
What if your computer becomes unbootable? You can create a bootable media so that you can recover data from an unbootable computer. Universal Restore This feature lets you restore your computer to a different hardware environment. It allows you to install HDD controllers, NIC drivers and even change Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer. Acronis DriveCleanser This feature lets you shred all the data on your old partitions or disks completely. Access Your Computer From Mobile Devices With this feature, you can install Parallels and remotely access your computer from another computer or even a mobile device.Updates

Pricing
What To Expect From Each Of The Variants?
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office Essentials | Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office Advanced | Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office Premium |
Please Note: In this variant the Cloud Storage is not available |
Pricing Breakdown (Base Pricing)
Here we will give you a base price breakdown. For more information based on your requirements, you can head to this link.Name of The Variant | 1 Year Subscription | Cloud Storage Requirements | Price |
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office Essentials | 1 | NA | US$49.99 |
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office Advanced | 1 | 50 GB minimum cloud storage (500 GB cloud storage also available) | US$54.99 for 50 GB cloud storage |
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office Premium | 1 | 1 TB minimum cloud storage (2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB and 5TB cloud storage also available) | US$124.99 for 1 TB cloud storage |
Speed
Customer Support
