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Are deleted files on PC removed from backup?

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I am running low on space on my backup external hard drive. I just deleted a few gigabytes of media files from my PC today. Will those files be removed from the backup drive on my next scheduled backup, freeing up space on that backup drive?

Monday, August 25, 2008 4:04 AM

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No, the deleted files will remain stored in your backups. To recover space on your backup drive you have to manually delete old backups. See this post for a guide on how to delete backups - http://forums.microsoft.com/WindowsOneCare/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1698096&SiteID=2

Monday, August 25, 2008 4:46 AM

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