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I have an external hard drive which was used for Time Machine. Now I want to use the external hard drive for 'ordinary' storage - how do I wipe/reformat the device please? (Yes, I realise that I will loose all Time Machine backups).
Mac Pro (2023)
Use disk utilities to erase Time Machine drive, this will allow you to do what you desire.
if you feel you need help doing this, call the 1-800-MY-APPLE for tech support, they will help accomplish your objective for free.
Use disk utilities to erase Time Machine drive, this will allow you to do what you desire.
if you feel you need help doing this, call the 1-800-MY-APPLE for tech support, they will help accomplish your objective for free.
Thank you Barney and supercondr
how to reformat my time machine external hard drive
cf18writer wrote:
how to reformat my time machine external hard drive
Did you click on the link I posted, above?
How to reuse Time Machine device?
