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    In which folder are PC backups and PC backup logs stored? I'm asking because there is a tiny amount of data used for PC backups and I'd like to see what the files are. Thanks
    Monday, April 27, 2009 4:21 AM

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    In which folder are PC backups and PC backup logs stored? I'm asking because there is a tiny amount of data used for PC backups and I'd like to see what the files are. Thanks

    The backup database is stored in D:\folders\{00008086-058D-4C89-AB57-A7F909A47AB4}.  However, you can't read what's in them (only WHS can read inside the database).  As for the logs, they are at C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Home Server\logs on the server.
    Monday, April 27, 2009 5:01 AM
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    Hi,
    since the system specific log files are all stored on the system drive and the backup pool only includes the space on the DATA volumes of each disk, they do not count against it.
    Windows Home Server specific logs are in the folder, which you reach via %qlogs%.
    If you enter SET in the command prompt of the server, it shows you the exact location.
    The IIS logs are part of a basic Windows Server installation and are located in subfolders of C:\Windows\system32\Logfiles.
    Best greetings from Germany
    Olaf
    Sunday, May 3, 2009 4:45 PM
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    In which folder are PC backups and PC backup logs stored? I'm asking because there is a tiny amount of data used for PC backups and I'd like to see what the files are. Thanks

    The backup database is stored in D:\folders\{00008086-058D-4C89-AB57-A7F909A47AB4}.  However, you can't read what's in them (only WHS can read inside the database).  As for the logs, they are at C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Home Server\logs on the server.
    Monday, April 27, 2009 5:01 AM
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    Great. But can I ask what the 22kb left over is after removing 2 PC's from the backup tab. I never performed a backup, yet Server Storage says there is 22kb used for PC backups. It's soooo small and not a problem but very annoying. What can I delete to make that 22kb of allocated space go away?
    Monday, April 27, 2009 4:26 PM
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    The only thing you could do is delete the files in that folder. They may be recreated, however.
    I'm not on the WHS team, I just post a lot. :)
    Monday, April 27, 2009 4:35 PM
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    Is that okay to do since I don't want the PC backup files? I just want to make sure ot will not mess up WHS if I do delete them...?
    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 2:36 AM
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    Is that okay to do since I don't want the PC backup files? I just want to make sure ot will not mess up WHS if I do delete them...?

    I don't think you'll ever completely get rid of everything in that folder (unless you uninstall the Connector software from all of your clients).  Even "no backup" still needs a small file to tell it that there is not going to be a backup.  However, if you want to try it, it should be safe (just expect it to return as Ken said).  (Frankly, I wouldn't worry about 22kb.  Just ignore it and leave well enough alone.)
    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 2:41 AM
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    I know it's such a small amount it's really not worth risking it. It just annoys me that it's listed in Server Storage and wasn't there before. I did uninstall all connector software. Kariya21 have you had good luck with PC backups on WHS?
    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:26 PM
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    I found at one time after removing all PCs and performing a backup cleanup, that there was a file with about 10 GByte remaining.
    So 22kb is really nothing, but it should not be a problem to delete this if you care.

    Since you asked kariya about backups - let me answer this questions too.
    I lost a few backup databases during various beta testing and hardware swapping actions, and a recovered laptop was not really operable without an inplace upgrade of Vista, but it is a good feeling to have that backup and a few times it was already really useful.

    Especially I have not to run around and determine, what may be important enough on that PC to backup to an external drive - imagine you forgot to save the savegames of your kid, before his disk died ... ;-)

    Best greetings from Germany
    Olaf
    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:27 PM
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    What did you do to get rid of that 10GB file?
    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:30 PM
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    Deleted the contents of the mentioned folder after stopping the services pdl and whsbackup.
    (Besides, if you use backups, the index database file for the clusters will grow quickly back.)
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    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:34 PM
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    I don't use backup I went and looked at the logs. I'm not sure which logfile would be about PC Backups?... I then went into a folder like the one mentioned, the one mention was not in there.
    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:45 PM
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    I know it's such a small amount it's really not worth risking it. It just annoys me that it's listed in Server Storage and wasn't there before. I did uninstall all connector software. Kariya21 have you had good luck with PC backups on WHS?
    I've never been forced to use it due to a hardware failure.  However, I've used it several times on my laptop (switching back and forth between Vista and 7) and it's worked every time.
    Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:17 AM
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    Could it be a hidden or system file, which is therefore not visible in Windows Explorer with default settings? Logfiles are stored usually on drive c: (Start/Run %qlogs% opens the location) and so do not count to the backup pool.
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    Olaf
    Wednesday, April 29, 2009 4:11 AM
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    So they don't count towards the backup pool space? Are all logs stored in the location given a few answers ahead? Ho do I know what the log is for? What is the prefix for a backup log and an IIS log? Thanks
    Saturday, May 2, 2009 6:42 PM
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    Hi,
    since the system specific log files are all stored on the system drive and the backup pool only includes the space on the DATA volumes of each disk, they do not count against it.
    Windows Home Server specific logs are in the folder, which you reach via %qlogs%.
    If you enter SET in the command prompt of the server, it shows you the exact location.
    The IIS logs are part of a basic Windows Server installation and are located in subfolders of C:\Windows\system32\Logfiles.
    Best greetings from Germany
    Olaf
    Sunday, May 3, 2009 4:45 PM
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