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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?

[Options]
MDUseDirData=1

[BACKUP_DEFAULTS]
UseMetaData=1

[RESTORE_DEFAULTS]
UseMetaData=1

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.

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.