linuxmint / timeshift

System restore tool for Linux. Creates filesystem snapshots using rsync+hardlinks, or BTRFS snapshots. Supports scheduled snapshots, multiple backup levels, and exclude filters. Snapshots can be restored while system is running or from Live CD/USB.
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Unlisted rsync snapshots safe to delete? #275

Open notEthan opened 4 months ago

notEthan commented 4 months ago

I accidentally switched from my usual btrfs snapshots to rsync for a short period. Two rsync snapshots were started but did not complete. They are not listed in the UI but are taking up space in the filesystem. I am about 90% sure it should be safe to just rm -rf the two directories of these, but am hoping for confirmation from somebody more knowledgeable in the project.

The two snapshot directories both contain exclude.list, localhost, rsync-log, rsync-log-changes. Notably there is no info.json which I understand is expected.