| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | | Ensure SMB1 is enabled on the helper PC (Acronis Linux media uses older SMB protocol). Go to Windows Features → Enable SMB 1.0/CIFS Client. | | Google Drive rate limits | Large backups may trigger hourly upload limits. Use Google Workspace for higher limits. | | Slow upload from ISO | The Linux environment lacks optimization. First backup to a local USB drive, then move the file to Google Drive later. | | "Invalid credentials" for Google Drive inside Acronis | Again, direct logins don't work. Use the network share method exclusively. | | Bootable ISO fails to load | Disable Secure Boot in BIOS temporarily. Acronis 2021 Linux kernel may not support some newer UEFI implementations. |
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