--b --mdudd --usemd --vb

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rybshik1
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--b --mdudd --usemd --vb

Post by rybshik1 »

is {--b --mdudd --usemd} compatible with --vb for NTFS drives ?

More generally, is it a good idea to always use {--mdudd --usemd} for NTFS drives backup?

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MDUseDirData=1

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UseMetaData=1

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UseMetaData=1
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Re: --b --mdudd --usemd --vb

Post by TeraByte Support(PP) »

If you're using --vb, then it's a good idea to use --mdudd also to avoid any validate byte-for-byte errors from directory area changes.
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Re: --b --mdudd --usemd --vb

Post by TeraByte Support »

On 5/24/2020 1:25 AM, rybshik1 wrote:
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> More generally, is it a good idea to always use {--mdudd --usemd} for NTFS drives backup?

No. /usemd is a special use item that some people may want to use.
Normal users who don't understand what it is and it's impact shouldn't
use it.


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