sndadvice Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 - My backup script won't overwrite my "less recent" files. i have waaaaay to many of the the same files being backed up... and they're big files... so i need help, badly. Thank you.... jim 5.0.238 OS 10.2.8 Seagate AIT drive dual G4 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHutch Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Hi, I don't quite understand your problem. Are you saying that the backup will not backup modified files, at all, but only newly created files? If so, what does the error message say, if anything? Why not do the backup manually, for now, until you figure out what's gone wrong with your script. You may have to recreate your script again, from scratch. Also, it might be an idea to upgrade to v5.1 or v6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHutch Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Sorry, I miss read what you wrote, let me try again... How are you backing up, a full backup and then as incrementals? Are the same files being backed up even if they haven't been modified? If yes to both: Suggest you do a new full backup, and write incrementals to that - that way Retrospect will keep a track of your files better. And keep to one OS when backing up, otherwise the whole lot will be backed up again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natew Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Hi With the Retrospect "backup" function you do not have the option of deleting only the old files. You can either clear the entire contents of the backup set (recycle backup) or add new and changed files to the backup (normal backup). Thanks Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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