Langmeier Backup FAQ

By default, Langmeier Backup continuously creates backup copies of all modified and newly added data on external hard drives. You may wonder why files that have been deleted from your computer are not automatically removed from the backup as well.

The answer is straightforward: if all deleted files were immediately erased from the backup, you would risk losing important data in the event of an accidental deletion. This is why it is sensible to rely on Langmeier Backup’s default settings, which prioritize data safety and recovery.

Langmeier Backup also offers a “Clean up” menu option, where you can select “Remove deleted files”. If you wish, you may run this cleanup process periodically to bring your backup to a “clean state.” Please note, however, that this manual cleanup is only available if you have not disabled the “Create complete folder structure” option. The $ symbol must be present in the backup path; otherwise, the cleanup will not function as intended.

If you have configured Langmeier Backup differently, you can still perform a cleanup by creating a new backup and selecting “Synchronize” as the backup type in the “Settings for the current task” window under “Quick configuration”. When you start the backup, all previously deleted files will be removed from the backup almost instantly. Please exercise caution, as this function does not prompt you before deleting files.

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