Deleting backups to free disk space

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I have TrueImage Home 2010 on an XP Pro system.

How do I delete a complete backup to free disk space?

How do I size the Secure Zone?

Thank you.

Joe B.

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 23:51
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Hi Joe B.

If you are unable to delete the image using Windows Explorer to navigate to the folder where the image is located, then you must be using the Secure Zone. The Secure Zone adds an extra layer of protection by prohibiting users from deleting it via Windows Explorer. To delete the image, simply follow these steps:
1) Start up Acronis True Image
2) Click the "Recovery" tab left. On the right hand side, you'll see all the images you've made. If you don't see any listed, then choose "Browse for backups".
3) Once you see the image file in question, right-click on the image file and choose "Remove" from the context menu.

Also take a look at this KB article which explains how to MOVE or RENAME backups.

To resize the secure zone, choose "Tools & Utilities" from the menu at the top. Then choose "Manage Acronis Secure Zone" -- you will see the option for resizing if you follow the screenshot I've posted.

Note, before you change the secure zone size, make sure you select the correct hard drive if you have more than 1 HDD installed in the system. Otherwise, disregard.

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Wed, 08/18/2010 - 05:15
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Dear John C,

Thank you for your help. That did free the disk space.

One more question: How large should I make the Secure Zone? Right now, I have scheduled three total backups for each week to an external hard drive; each new backup overwrites the one prior to it.

I have moved the last full backup to another external drive, just prior to a total internal drive failure. As you would expect, recovery has been unpleasant but possible.

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 12:25
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If you are backing up to an external drive, you don't need a secure zone.

The original purpose of the SZ was to provide a secure environment when most computers only had one drive and the price of external disks was too high for individuals.

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 15:56
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Some people find the SZ useful but generally, it's to be avoid, imo. Backup to a separate drive and if you can possibly afford it, keep at least some backups on an external drive that you can store some diff than the PC and in a safe place.

Even if not using a SZ, as of ATI2009, backup renaming and deletion should be done with ATI so that its database can be kept up to date.

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 16:16
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Quote by Scott Hieber:
Some people find the SZ useful but generally, it's to be avoid, imo. Backup to a separate drive and if you can possibly afford it, keep at least some backups on an external drive that you can store some diff than the PC and in a safe place.

Is there really an internal database with version 2009? According to this post, that only applies to Acronis True Image Home 2010.

Quote by Scott Hieber:
Some people find the SZ useful but generally, it's to be avoid, imo. Backup to a separate drive and if you can possibly afford it, keep at least some backups on an external drive that you can store some diff than the PC and in a safe place.

I realize that this is your opinion only, but I wish to know why you prefer not to use it. Especially going so far as to say "avoid" it. Personally, I don't use one but that is only because I have a dedicated hard drive solely for backups.

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 17:21