Failing Disk Deletes Backup Data


  1. LarryR
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    Windows Server 2008 r2 32-bit
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    Failing Disk Deletes Backup Data


    Hi,
    I manage a large array of disks and rely on Robocopy via batch files to backup only changed data. This has served me well for a year or so now. However, last week I had a drive go flakey. For some reason all of the folders on the drive beginning with letters K through Z got trashed. Since no one realized this the backup script ran on schedule and promptly deleted all folders on my backup drive beginning with letters K through Z.

    I've used a couple of backup programs in the past and I'm fairly sure this issue is not adressed. Does anyone have any suggestions?

    thanks,

    Larry
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  3. kado897
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
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    Hi LarryR and welcome to Seven Forums.

    If you use FreeFileSync you have the ability to create versions instead of deleting. FreeFileSync | Free Security & Utilities software downloads at SourceForge.net
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  4. LarryR
    Posts : 13
    Windows Server 2008 r2 32-bit
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    Well that was quick. Thank you very much. I will look into it right away.

    Larry
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  6. kado897
    Posts : 10,455
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
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    I did a video if you are interested. Backup With FreeFileSync - YouTube
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