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ATIH 2011 keeps making differential versions

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I am using ATIH 2011, Win 7 64bit
For backup, I am using default "version" settings (Full + 5 differential versions), daily backups are made in Acronis secure zone.

The system was working fine up to 4 version strings. After the 5th full version, it is now stuck on making differential version, so far 8 differential versions, and will not switch to the next full version.
I believe there is still enough room on the backup HDD.
Will appreciate any help with this issue.

Regards!

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Did you change the number of differential to have in the backup settings? If yes, this will throw off ATI for a while, but it will eventually create a new full and apply the new rule.

It is better to create a new task instead of changing the backup scheme, retention rules, backup name or backup destinations.

Thanks Pat!

Actually I never changed any settings in the old task, nonetheless, I have taken your suggestion and created a new custom task and stopped ( not scheduled) the old task.
I have one question, though. As the new custom task runs and eventually run out of HDD space, would ATIH know to delete the older versions automatically even though they were created with a different task and schedule?

Regards!

No, ATI will not delete the older backups automatically. You can just remove them with Windows Explorer when they come to their expiration date.