Why so Many .tib Files for a single Backup?
Hi forum
I have just done a full backup of my computer, and I can see a total of 20 backup files (.tib). I have a partitioned HD in my notebook with a C: and a D: drive.
Usually when Acronis True Image Home backs up, I see but 2 files. Can someone please explain why today's backup (I usually backup fully once every 10 days) has so many files (see attached image), thus confusing the socks of me.
Thanks in advance
Andy
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MudCrab wrote:Andy, Are you backing up to a FAT32 partition? The maximum file size is 4GB on FAT32.
### Hi MudCrab and thanks for your response ;)
Yes, i just checked and the partition is FAT32. I just bought a brand new removable HD of 250 GB. Is there perhaps something I should do to it to make it like the old NTFS HD I purchased some 3 years ago? I'm not really sure what i'm talking about here, but one would think the latest technology is better than that of yesteryear, yet I'm a bit confused by the 2 systems, namely FAT32 and NTFS. The reason for the new HD is because the old one packed up a few days ago.
And if nothing can be done to change/convert the File System on the new HD, will all these 20 separate files confuse things regarding data retrieval or a complete system restore should it be needed etc?
Thanks in advance
Andy
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You don't say what operating system you are using, but in recent versions of Windows you are able to convert Fat32 disks to NTFS without using data.
If you open Help and Support and type convert into the search box you should get something like the attached
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Hi como
That's very useful information, thank you :)
My OS is VISTA Home. It seems a little odd that a brand new generation of external HD's would be FAT32 when the NTFS partition is supposed to be superior in both performance and security! Oh well, at least i know now how to convert it and without getting overwhelmed by a plethora or whys and why nots from a search on Google.
Cheers ;)
Andy
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Andrew Hill wrote:... It seems a little odd that a brand new generation of external HD's would be FAT32 when the NTFS partition is supposed to be superior in both performance and security!
FAT32 is compatible with more operating systems than is NTFS; think of it as the lowest-common-denominator of file systems.
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The multi backup files should be no problem. However, if you convert to NTFS, afterwards, I would boot from the TI Rescue CD and validate the the multi-backup set agaiin after the conversion.
It is much easier working with a NTFS file system on your new disk. Who can explain why the new disk was FAT32. It's like which came first "The chicken or the egg", etc. Unless you have a specific need for compatibility with an old system, then I too suggest that you convert your new exteranl drive to NTFS.
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Thanks guys, this thread makes sense to me now.
I think I'll just convert your new external drive to NTFS then, If the current backup gets lost or corrupted in the process, I'll simply do a fresh full backup right away on the new NTFS file system.
Cheers for all the responses, it is appreciated ;)
Andy
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