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3.13 Consolidating backup versions
Using consolidation of backup versions, you can create a consistent copy of backup while deleting
selected backup versions. This allows you to delete the backup versions you no longer need from any
backup without harming that backup.
Consolidation creates a consistent copy of the backup that does not contain deleted backup versions.
If you select a new location for the consolidated backup, the source backup stays as is unless you
delete it. This requires more disk space but ensures security of the backup in case the consolidation
fails because of power failure or a lack of disk space.
The current Acronis True Image Home 2012 version does not support consolidation of backups created in the zip
format.
Acronis True Image Home 2012 cannot consolidate backup versions created when "editing" partition images
mounted in the Read/Write mode.
To consolidate backup versions in a backup:
Select a backup for consolidation on the Backup and recovery tab
Click the gear icon on the selected backup's box, point to More and then click Consolidate
versions
Follow the wizard's steps
You cannot choose another location when consolidating backup versions located in the Acronis Secure Zone.
3.13.1 Archive to consolidate protection
The archive you chose is password-protected in order to prevent it from unauthorized access. You
need to specify the previously entered password to obtain access to the archive.
To specify the password:
Type-in the password in the Password field. If you enter the wrong password, the consolidate
archive procedure will not be able to continue.
Click OK to continue.
3.13.2 Backup selection
The Backup selection window displays a list of backups belonging to the selected archive with the
backup creation date and time (like in the Recovery wizard). The top backup is the full backup; the
rest are incremental backups.
To select the backups you want to keep:
Select the backups you want to keep. The other backups will not be included into the
consolidated archive. Information on the selected backup (its name, date of creation, type and
comments) is displayed on the right pane of the window.
Click Next to continue.
3.13.3 Result location
Specify the place where you want to save the archive copy and its name. By default, the program
suggests the same location and the source archive name. Your original archive will be overwritten.