Include Backup Type In Name - Issue

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SimonP
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Include Backup Type In Name - Issue

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Having moved to Reflector and setting up a routine and

Checking: Include Backup Type In Name
I see that the log shows
"G:\TrialBackupNames\Documents 2024-12-07 14;51;31 (Full)" has been successfully created
However, File Explorer shows "Documents".
Only the differential backups show the phrase such as "Documents 2024-12-07 14;42;05 (Differential)"

It makes it tricky to identify the correct "Full" to pair with the latest "Differential" for recovery.

Is this a flaw in Cobian or a "feature" of File Explorer?

Any guidance gratefully received.
Thank you
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cobian
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Add a mask to exclude "desktop.ini". Delete the destination and backup again. This should solve this issue.
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Re: Include Backup Type In Name - Issue

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Apologies for delay and thank you for the reply.

I believe this has worked.

Thank you
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Re: Include Backup Type In Name - Issue

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cobian wrote: 09 Dec 2024, 12:48 Add a mask to exclude "desktop.ini". Delete the destination and backup again. This should solve this issue.Raft Wars
I have followed your instructions but it still does not work. Do you have a way or can you give me specific instructions?
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This will work for NEW backups. For old ones you need to delete these files manually from existing backups.
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