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Can't Delete Backup file on USB Disk

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Window won't delete large tibx backup file without Admininistrator (me) permission??? Not exactly sure what active protection is, whether or not I have it, how to turn it off, if it is causing my problem? 

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You should not be attempting to delete any Acronis .tibx files outside of the Acronis app.

Please see KB 61844: Acronis True Image 2019, 2020 and 2021: How to delete old backups

External hard drives give additional storage capacity for documents and other items, including backup software, on your corporate PCs or networks. If your hard disc is full, delete the program files to make room for additional items. To completely delete your backup software from an external hard drive, you must uninstall it just like any other software package. To do that connect the external disc to a USB port on your computer. On the external hard disc, turn it on. Then click on the start button and then go to the control panel. From the control panel click programs. Then click on Programs and features. Here you can find the whole list of programs that are installed on your computer. In the list of apps that display, click the title of the backup software. To uninstall the backup program, click "Uninstall" and then "OK."