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07-10-2012 09:51 AM #1iPF Noob
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Generally, you can delete any/all backups from within iTunes itself. Click on Edit > Preference > Devices and then highlight the backup you wish to delete. Once you've highlighted the backup, a button should appear that's titled 'Delete Backup..." Press that button and your backup should be gone. Then, you can run another...
If that didn't work, here is an address I found that lists where iTunes stores the backup on on Vista computer: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Hope this helps. Holler if you need more.
MarilynLast edited by Mickey330; 07-10-2012 at 11:04 PM. Reason: Whoa! Fixed serious spelling errors...
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The iTunes route worked brilliantly. A million thanks.
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Hurray! Glad it worked for you. And - thanks for posting your results. Always happy to hear back on the success stories. 'Preciate it.
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