Acronis backup settings for deleted files

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Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong section!

I have just started using Acronis True Image 2018, and want to ensure that I've configured it properly. What I want it to do is backup delete actions also, so if I delete 'file 1' on the local drive, I want 'file 1' to be deleted on the backup drive when it next runs, rather than sitting there using space.


This is the backup configuration. I'm guessing I may have this set wrong??

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151467560@N07/26941768727/in/dateposted-public/

Hopefully I'm just overlooking something here. What are your thoughts?

Thanks!

EDIT: Sorry the photo's don't seem to be loading, please see the links below:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/151467560@N07/26941768727/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/151467560@N07/41093055444/in/dateposted-public/
 
Solution
"Mirrored backups".

For more information here is a reference link:

https://www.nakivo.com/blog/backup-types-explained-full-incremental-differential-synthetic-and-forever-incremental/

However, there are risks involved so my suggestion is to take a closer look at your backup situation and requirements.

Disk storage is not all that expensive any more and allowing files to "sit" until you make a conscious decision to permanently delete those files may be a more suitable solution.

With respect to Acronis per se, check their forums and FAQs:

https://forum.acronis.com/forum/acronis-true-image-2017-forum/deleting-files-directories-backups

Deletion may be being handled already. I.e., a full backup will delete the "deleted" files.

Just a...
"Mirrored backups".

For more information here is a reference link:

https://www.nakivo.com/blog/backup-types-explained-full-incremental-differential-synthetic-and-forever-incremental/

However, there are risks involved so my suggestion is to take a closer look at your backup situation and requirements.

Disk storage is not all that expensive any more and allowing files to "sit" until you make a conscious decision to permanently delete those files may be a more suitable solution.

With respect to Acronis per se, check their forums and FAQs:

https://forum.acronis.com/forum/acronis-true-image-2017-forum/deleting-files-directories-backups

Deletion may be being handled already. I.e., a full backup will delete the "deleted" files.

Just a matter of your requirements and executing backup methodologies to match your requirements.

Look at the backup options available with respect to your requirements. Keep control in your hands.

Details matter.

 
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Great, thanks for the information. This is just what I needed to know.