How do I remove a TM backup for a drive that is no longer used

Since starting using TM I have transferred all the files from one drive to another and removed the original drive from the machine.
Will TM realise this and remove the back up data from the TM drive or do I have to identify the specific part of the backup and delete.
Please do not say clear off all the data on the TM drive and restart - it takes over 24 hours to run the first back up to the Time Capsule.
THe redundant backup is taking over a third of the TM drive and so is a resource hog.
Thanks for any answers.
Message was edited by: cwog

cwog wrote:
Since starting using TM I have transferred all the files from one drive to another and removed the original drive from the machine.
Will TM realise this and remove the back up data from the TM drive or do I have to identify the specific part of the backup and delete.
As Thomas says, Time Machine will, eventually, delete them. You can do it manually but it will take quite a while, so connect via Ethernet cable. That will still be slow, but 2-3 times faster than WIFI.
You'll need to use the procedure in #E3 of [Time Machine - Troubleshooting|http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/Troubleshooting.html] (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of this forum) to see the backups of that drive.
Then use the procedure in #12 of [Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions|http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/FAQ.html] (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of this forum) to delete all backups of the drive. That will take quite a while, and won't immediately get the space back. To do that, you'll need to manually "compact" the sparse bundle, per the pink box in #12.

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