HP External Backup Solution by Seagate - Manual (Page 39)

Advanced Backup Options
HP External Hard Disk Drive Backup Solution by Seagate User Guide 6-7
Purge Button
The Purge button is enabled only for Deleted files in the Compare list and works in the
following manner:
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Deleted—This will remove all the files you select from the external HDD which no
longer exist on the source drive.
NOTE: It is good practice to frequently purge from the external HDD those files and folders that
have been deleted from the source drive. For more information, refer to “Removing Deleted Files
from the External HDD.”