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bebop99 Author

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Can't delete file in Time Machine backup

When I try to delete a file from my Time Machine backup (by right-clicking on the file within Time Machine and selecting the "Delete All Backups of filename" the pop-up box that usually shows next to confirm, is hidden behind the file listing on my screen (I can just see the very top of the box but with no text). So I can't go any further to actually delete the file. This is a recent phenomenon and I have no idea why. Any ideas? Thanks

iMac 27", macOS 10.14

Posted on May 8, 2020 4:31 PM

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BDAqua

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Posted on May 8, 2020 5:27 PM

1st try this...

Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode?

Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

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