About using DLO macros to define global excludes

The following macros are typically used for excluding files using the global exclude option, but can also be used in backup selections.

Table: Global exclude macros

Macro

Folder

%TEMP%

The temp directory for the user who is logged on.

%WINDIR%

The Windows directory.

Example: C:\Windows or C:\Winnt

%WEBTEMP%

The Web cache for the user who is logged on.

%RECYCLED%

Recycle bins

%SYSTEM%

The Windows system directory.

Example: C:\Windows\system or C:\Winnt\system