How many incremental backups recommended before a ne full backup
A full backup of my PC takes beteen 11 hours and over 20 hours sometimes. An incremental backup takes arounf 20 minutes. Taking a full backup too often is therefore a pain. I have set the option to do a full backup after 21 incrementals. Do you think this is excessive and possibly putting things at risk?


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Hello,
It's not uncommon for full backups to take longer due to the comprehensive nature of the process. Incremental backups are faster as they only save changes since the last backup. Your setting of performing a full backup after 21 incrementals helps balance backup time and data security. However, it's essential to consider factors like data volume, system performance, and data criticality. If your data changes frequently, the 21-incremental setup might be reasonable. If data loss is a significant concern, consider more frequent full backups. Evaluating your data needs and system resources will help you find the right balance.
Please also check the health of your disks and your network connection, as they greatly affect backup performance.
You can enhance backup speed by increasing the priority: https://www.acronis.com/en-us/support/documentation/ATI2023/#7969.html#kanchor92
Thanks in advance!
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