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The 2 attachments show my problem. The "Microsoft Outlook" backup has 6 incrementals. I have set it to create a new full backup after 6 which it has done but it has not deleted b1 backup. What have I done wrong?

The custom attachment shows the current settings.

Thanks to anyone who can tell me how to fix this.

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Syd, your backup scheme is configured to delete version chains that are older than 7 days, which is only counted from when the next version chain has been successfully created / started.  So from your folder image, that count would start on 18/11/2016 when the new full backup was created, so the 7 days should expire on 25/11/2016.

Thanks Steve. I should have waited. I just checked and the old s1 version has vanished. However following your explanation I shall reduce the 7 day delay. Many thanks.

Syd, the alternative is to use the 'Store no more than X recent versions' option rather than by the number of days.  The same cleanup rule applies, but I find it easier to understand and use.