Get Acronis True Image

As an additional benefit, Parallels provides you with Acronis True Image. It is an online backup tool for Windows and macOS. For Parallels Desktop users, Acronis True Image is free for 30 days.

For instructions on backing up your Mac and virtual machines, please refer to the Acronis True Image documentation.

Install Acronis True Image

To install Acronis True Image, choose Parallels Desktop > Backup with Acronis True Image... and follow the onscreen instructions.

Or you can also install Acronis True Image from the virtual machine configuration:

1. Do one of the following:
   • Click the Parallels icon in the menu bar and choose Configure.
   • If the Parallels Desktop menu bar is visible at the top of the screen, choose Actions > Configure.
2. Click Backup > Install Acronis True Image and follow the onscreen instructions.

Start Acronis True Image

To start Acronis True Image:

1. Do one of the following:
   • Click the Parallels icon in the menu bar and choose Configure.
   • If the Parallels Desktop menu bar is visible at the top of the screen, choose Actions > Configure.
2. Click Backup > Start Acronis True Image and follow the onscreen instructions.