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MichaelBokes
New member | Level 2
21 days ago

I can't delete my old backups

Need help: I looked at a few threads concerning deleting Old Backups but none have solved my issue. See attached screenshot. Somehow I've managed to set up a new backup for my PC which I've p...
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MichaelBokes
New member | Level 2
21 days ago

Hi Walter,

From the screen shot, you can see the issue is with the PC folder, which is now hidden after I set the backup again.  You can see once I began the new backup schedule (In order to try and delete the Download backups) I get this on my Backups screen.  Needs Review, have no idea what to do with this, but clearly this is where all my storage issues are.

 

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    Jay
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    21 days ago

    Hi MichaelBokes, what options do you get when clicking the ellipsis (...) next to the backup with 'Needs review' on it?

    A screenshot of this would help greatly!

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