The 2013 edition introduced several features that are now standard in modern backup software, along with Acronis’s trademark reliability.
1. Full Disk Imaging and Cloning The core strength of Acronis True Image has always been its ability to create an exact, bit-for-bit copy of a hard drive.
2. Sync and Cloud Integration This version marked Acronis’ aggressive move into the cloud. Acronis True Image Home 2013 16 Build 5551 Final Plus
3. Nonstop Backup Previously a paid add-on, the "Plus" version integrated this feature directly. It allowed for continuous data protection. Instead of waiting for a scheduled daily backup, the software would save changes every 5–10 minutes, ensuring minimal data loss in the event of a disaster.
4. Windows 8 Optimization Released alongside the launch of Windows 8, Build 5551 provided full support for the new operating system, ensuring compatibility with the updated file system and the new Metro/Modern UI interface. It also supported UEFI motherboards, which were becoming standard for newer PCs. The 2013 edition introduced several features that are
5. Integrated Disaster Recovery Tools The software created a bootable rescue media (usually on a CD, DVD, or USB stick). If the PC became unbootable due to a virus or corruption, the user could boot from this media to recover a previously saved image.
A unique sandboxing feature, "Try & Decide," allowed users to run a virtual session within their real Windows environment. You could install suspicious software, change registry settings, or browse risky websites. Once you closed the session, you could either commit the changes or discard them—returning the system to its pre-session state. This was an early form of virtualized security. "Try & Decide
One reason Build 5551 endures is its modest hardware footprint:
Crucially, it lacks native support for Windows 10/11, though some users have reported success under compatibility mode.