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Clean backup chain after/during backup

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I have a backup with backup method of "differential" and opted for "create only differential versions after the initial full version". Is it possible to have it always keep the original full backup, but to "clean" the backup, leaving only the last 6 differential backups - removing the older ones. I do not want it to create a new, full backup.

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Eliezer, there are no backup scheme options that will do what you are asking to my knowledge.

The one option that you may be able to use is via the Clean up versions tool to remove unwanted older differential backups.

The key downside to your chosen scheme of creating differential versions forever is the fact that each differential will grow larger than the previous one and in time, will be larger than the original initial full backup!

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