* Can I delete old backup files

[Linda researcher]

I appear to be accumulating FH Project Backup files on my desktop. When asked do I wish to back up I always say full backup. Is it safe to delete the backup files on my desktop screen which are dated before the latest.

Yours help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[tatewise]

Linda, I have moved this to FH General Usage where it fits better.

Yes, if those old backups have been superseded then they can be deleted.

You only need to perform a backup on exit if you changed anything.
You only need a Full backup if you have changed the Public folder contents.
You need a Medium backup only if you added Media folder files.
You are safe with a Small backup if you only changed your family history data. (Gedcom)

Other changes such as Queries, Diagram settings, etc are not kept in your project and need a different approach.

See the Knowledge Base and in Glossary check the Backup and Recovery advice.

[Linda researcher]

Many thanks for your response and information about which backup to use.

Kind regards - Linda