[mythtv-users] delete recording group

[Michael T. Dean]

On 01/12/2022 07:06 AM, David Watkins wrote:
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>
>     Remember that myth deletes big files slowly. They may be still
>     there but in the database they have a
>     delete pending status. They'll go slowly over the next few hours,
>     depending how many there are.
>
>
> It can also be configured not to delete recordings at all, until it 
> actually needs the space.  Not sure it that would apply here.

Yes, it does.  Check the

Time to retain deleted recordings (days)

Determines the maximum number of days before undeleting a recording will 
become impossible. A value of zero means the recording will be 
permanently deleted between 5 and 20 minutes later. A value of minus one 
means recordings will be retained until space is required. A recording 
will always be removed before this time if the space is needed for a new 
recording.

setting.

Mike