Archive functions saves also to AppData
Why is that the archiving process saves a copy of what I want archived to the Acronis folder in AppData? I thought the point was to remove files not in use to the cloud. Can I delete these files?


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Location...as you stated, folder named Cloud archive located in the same directory as Mobile backups.
AppData\Local\Acronis\Acronis Drive\
They are taking up the same amount of space they were prior to being archived, and don't appear to be links.
Out of curiosity, I moved one of the files from the AppData location. Went to the web-based archive, waiting a significant amount of time, refreshed and downloaded a copy. Seems to be that the file in the AppData location is not just a link. Thereby, defeating the purpose of the archiving functionality.
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The User Guide does say: "Double-clicking a file link will open the file as if it was stored in the local folder. If the file is archived to Acronis Cloud, it will be downloaded back to your computer, first."
I have never used the Archive function personally so don't have any direct experience here but have seen that the space used for Mobile backups is also shown as if it is physically on the same local drive when in reality it isn't there.
It may be worth opening a Support Case direct with Acronis if you are still concerned about this issue, so you can get a definitive statement here.
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In reply to The User Guide does say: … by truwrikodrorow…

As always, thanks @Steve Smith.
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