Setting Preferences for Stray Files from Computer Page

Setting Preferences for Stray Files from Computer Page

To set preferences for stray files for each computer from Computer Page, perform the following steps.

  1. Navigate to the Computer Page. See Navigating to the Computer Page for instructions.
    The Computer page is displayed.

  2. Select the System tab.
    The System page is displayed.

  3. Click the Edit button.
    The fields are enabled.


    Definition: Stray files are any backed-up files that have been removed from the local machine, the backup set, or excluded by performing the following step.

  4. At the Stray File Retention section, optionally select the following:

    • Automatically remove stray files after x days.

      • Note: The default is 90 days.

    • Skip file removal if volume or share is not found.

    • Always keep the most recent copy of each file.

    Note: The last two options are enabled only when the first item is selected.

  5. When you have completed your selections, click the Save button.
    The confirmation pop-up is displayed.

  6. Click Yes.
    The new settings are displayed.