Can't update Time Machine Preferences

Re previous answer to "Can't add or subtract disks for Time Machine backups" by Mimont (trash /Library/Preferences/com.apple.TimeMachine.plist): it worked for me. 5/26/2024, MacOS Monterey 12.7.2. Thank you!

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 14.4

Posted on May 26, 2024 10:02 AM

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May 26, 2024 11:10 AM in response to drjlevi6

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May 26, 2024 12:21 PM in response to drjlevi6

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