About the trial version of Arctera System Recovery

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
If you choose to delay installation of the license key, all features in Arctera System Recovery remain enabled during the 60-day trial period.
You cannot use Arctera System Recovery Disk, a component of Arctera System Recovery, during the trial period.
You need a valid license key to use the following key features of Arctera System Recovery Disk:
  • Back Up My Computer wizard
  • Recover My Computer wizard, which lets you use Restore Anyware to restore a virtual disk (.vmdk, .vhd, v2i, or vhdx) back to a physical computer that has different hardware.
The trial period of Arctera System Recovery product begins when you install the software.
If you use the product in trial mode, it expires after 60 days. However, all features are enabled until the end of the trial period, at which time you must purchase the product or uninstall it. You can purchase a license at any time (even after the trial period expires) without reinstalling the software.
See Activating Arctera System Recovery after the trial period.