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Need to free up space on server - Can I delete these old exchange files (*.edb)?

I need to get the disk size down to <120Gb to fit on our backup tapedrive.

I've identified old exchange files (*.edb) that could free up about ~20Gb.

They are the ones with "backup" in the filename in the attached image.

Q1) Is it safe to delete them?
Q2) why are the "new" files showing a last modified date of ~10 days ago, rather than today?

*We're running SBS2003 (so its the version of Exchange that comes with that - 6.5 I think)
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The PROPER way to remove the log files is to BACKUP THE SERVER using an Exchange Aware backup software (which includes the built in Windows Backup).  A proper backup will automatically delete the log files.

As for additional disk space, I strongly suggest you read over my web page on disk space.  http://www.lwcomputing.com/tips/static/bootdrivesize.asp
The question was relating to old edb files not log files