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Command-line mode and scripting in Windows
Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 supports the command-line mode and enables backup automation by
executing XML scripts.
Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 uses the Acronis True Image Echo command line utility with the
following additions:
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Ability to use the before/after data capture commands.
2.
Ability to use the VSS support option.
3.
Ability to check for a license on the license server with the /ls_check command.
4.
Ability to use file exclusion at disk backup.
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Ability to export archives and backups.
The rest of the commands and options are exactly the same. For this reason, the command line
reference uses the terminology accepted in Acronis True Image Echo.
The command line logs are saved in the old (Echo) format and cannot be converted to Acronis
Backup & Recovery 10 logs.
Command line mode limitations
The command-line mode functionality is somewhat limited as compared to the GUI mode. You will
not be able to perform operations that require:
the reboot of the system, such as restore a system volume or clone a system disk
a user interaction, such as inserting removable media (CD, DVD or tape) - the operation fails if
there is no media in the drive or the inserted media is full.
These operations only can be done through the GUI.
Scripting is intended only for backup.
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Agent for Windows command-line utility
An administrator might need a console interface in some situations. Acronis Backup & Recovery 10
supports this mode with trueimagecmd.exe utility. The file is located in the folder where Acronis
Backup & Recovery 10 Agent for Windows has been installed, by default it is C:\Program
Files\Acronis\BackupAndRecovery.
This utility is also available when operating under the PE-based bootable media.
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Supported commands
trueimagecmd has the following format:
trueimagecmd /command /option1 /option2…
Commands may be accompanied with options. Some options are common for most trueimagecmd
commands, while others are specific for individual commands. Below is a list of supported commands
and compatible options.
Command
Common Options
Specific Options
