Windows 10 Troubleshooting Acronis Cloning Issues with Secure Boot on New Laptop

[daopa]

Hello. I do a lot of cloning on all my machines, so far so good. I recently planned ahead and got a new laptop, to be able to go to W-11. Of course, I got one with Secure Boot. I am unable to do a clone any more as Acronis tries to boot from its USB media disk. I succeeded in getting rid of Secure Boot to enable this.
Now is the bind. As I turn the machine on after having set the boot priority to USB, it goes and recognizes Acronis and part of Acronis gets on my screen but with a note saying : no HD found. I get out of all this process and the machine boots properly so it does recognize the SSD, why will not Acronis ? I changed HD1 to HD0 but then the machine was dead, zap, nada, not even a blue screen.
Is there anybody here who could tell me what next hoop I need to jump now to get my clone done ?
I tried the Acer site but the "helper" was not aware of Secure Boot. Oh ! Any help appreciated. daopa.

 

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It seems like you have encountered an issue with Acronis True Image not detecting your SSD during the clone process. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this issue: 1. Check Compatibility: Ensure that the version of Acronis True Image you are using is fully compatible with Windows 11 and your specific laptop model. Update to the latest version if needed. 2. BIOS Settings: Check the BIOS settings on your laptop. Look for options related to UEFI and Secure Boot. Try enabling Secure Boot again and check if Acronis now recognizes the SSD. Secure Boot can impact booting from external devices. 3. Boot Order: Review the boot order in the BIOS. Make sure that the USB drive with Acronis is set to boot first. Sometimes a specific boot order can help in the detection of devices during the boot process. 4. USB Port: Try using different USB ports on the laptop. Some ports might have compatibility issues with bootable USB devices. 5. Acronis Rescue Media: Create a new bootable USB drive with the latest Acronis True Image Rescue Media. Ensure the USB drive is properly prepared and try booting from it again. 6. Hardware Detection: If Acronis is not detecting the SSD, it might be due to driver issues. Check if Acronis allows loading additional drivers during boot (F6 during boot options in some cases) and provide the necessary drivers for your SSD. 7. Support: Contact Acronis support for further assistance. They might have specific recommendations or solutions based on your laptop model and setup. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully clone your system to the SSD on your new laptop.