How to remove a single file or folder from a backup in Time Machine?

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luca0305 Author

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How to remove a single file or folder from a backup in Time Machine?

I have Ventura 13.2. in the past I remember it was possible to say TM to delete the file, now I do not find it

MacBook Pro, OS X 10.11

Posted on Feb 9, 2023 01:17 AM

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luca0305 Author

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Feb 10, 2023 02:29 AM in response to VikingOSX

Thank you.

I remember this was possible directly from the Time Machine interface, not by removing files from the backup folder in the backup drive.

I observe it is no longer possible to remove files through the TM interface, by browsing previous backup. I remember it was possible, do I remember well?

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VikingOSX

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Feb 9, 2023 03:01 AM in response to luca0305

Time Machine integrates daily, weekly, and monthly backups and the risky maneuver of attempting to remove a single file or folder compromises this process. Do not attempt to "edit" your Time Machine backups by removing any content from the backup drive. Time Machine has its own cleaning procedure that you should trust to avoid damaging the backup continuity.

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