Boot back into the ISO. Manually specify the exact .inf storage controller driver from the manufacturer (Intel RST, AMD RAID, etc.).

Follow these steps to build your custom bootable ISO file using the Acronis Media Builder: Step 1: Download and Install the Add-on

Quickest to create, works well with older hardware.

An ISO file cannot boot on its own; it must be burned to a physical medium. The most convenient option is a bootable USB drive. Download a free USB burning tool like or Ventoy . Plug a blank USB drive (minimum 4GB) into your computer.

Once generated, you can burn this ISO to a USB flash drive using utility tools like Rufus, Ventoy, or the native Acronis builder tools. How to Perform a Dissimilar Hardware Recovery

The image restore step was skipped, or the partition table is corrupt.

The system boots into Windows, but the mouse, keyboard, or network adapters do not work.

Acronis Universal Restore bypasses this issue. It detaches the hardware-dependent drivers from the operating system backup and injects the specific mass storage and motherboard drivers required by the target machine. This process allows an existing Windows or Linux environment to boot smoothly on completely new hardware, eliminating the need for a time-consuming operating system reinstallation. What is the Acronis Universal Restore ISO?