Gentlemen: I purchased the Terabyte package eleven years ago and have only done full backups. I have used Image for Linux exclusively for quite a few years as it's much faster than IFW. Recently, decided to make an Incremental backup of Windows 10, but the option is not presented. I can have choice to select 'changes,' but no choice for Incremental or Differential. I have re-read the manual multiple times. What am I missing? I suspect it's my brain failing, but why can't I have the option of which type of backup. Using IFL ver. 2.99 Many thanks in advance!
ka6, See page 49 in the IFL manual. "Creating a Differential or Incremental Backup". A Differential backup is a Changes Only backup of a Full backup. An Incremental backup is a Changes Only backup of a Changes Only backup.
Brian: On page 53 of IFL manual: I select Backup, then Changes Only, but do not have the option for choosing differential/incremental as shown below. I created a backup, then wanted to create an Incremental backup, but I can only choose "changes" and not have the choice of which type. Still stumped, sorry.
One more thought: I made a full backup; then attempted a Changes Only backup, but it took same amount of time and same size as my original backup. No increase in speed or size. Thanks
ka6, When you create a Full backup, in the Options section, put a tick in "Speed up Changes Only Backup". This makes a huge difference to future Changes only backup times. You will see hash files created along with the Full backup. Your page 53 looks like my page 49. I looked at the manual for IFL 2.99-00. You won't see the words Differential or Incremental in IFL. When you create a Changes only backup you have to select an "existing backup file". To create a differential backup you will browse to a Full backup. To create an incremental backup you will browse to a previous Changes only backup. When creating Changes only incremental backups be sure to select "Speed up Changes Only Backup" each time. Understanding this is essential...
Brian: Thank you for the info. I'll give it another shot later today, following your suggestions. I love TeraByte software, by the way. I've tried numerous other brands, but they all disappoint by comparison. TeraByte never fails to deliver. Greatly appreciate your thoughts and feedback.
Brian: I just completed a 'Changes' backup, paying a little more attention to what was taking place, and everything went as it was supposed to. Success! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's greatly appreciated. I've been a long-time reader of Wilders, but had never signed in. I have learned a great deal by reading and listening. Thanks again!
ka6, glad you got it working. Whether you use differentials or incrementals is a personal preference. I prefer differentials.
