Exclusions
Exclusions prevent matching files or folders from being included in a backup.
Warning
Incorrect exclusion rules can silently omit important data from a backup.
Always review skipped-file information and verify the created backup manually.
Exclude a name on any level:
bin
Exclude folders only:
bin\
Exclude all .sav files:
.sav
or:
*.sav
Exclude files in one source-relative folder:
Saved\SaveGames\*.sav
Exclude matching files in folders named SaveGames on any level:
**\SaveGames\*.sav
Exclude files in a folder and all subfolders:
Saved\**\*.sav
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*matches characters within one folder level -
**matches multiple folder levels -
?is not supported - Matching is case-insensitive
- Wildcard-only rules are blocked for safety
After changing exclusions:
- Run a test backup.
- Review the skipped-file list.
- Open the created backup.
- Confirm that all required files are present.
Exclusions affect backup contents. They do not delete source files.
[IMAGE: Exclusions dialog and hint]
