Unable to browse time machine disks

Is it possible to browse other system backups on a Time Machine?

I realized that I have data from a previous Mac that I did not migrate when I setup my new Mac Mini.

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Nov 19, 2020 4:27 PM

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Barney-15E

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Nov 19, 2020 6:47 PM in response to Wintersedge

browse other system backups

A command that is very similar to that name is available in the Time Machine menu if you hold down the Option key while selecting the TM menu.

When you hold down the Option key, you should see, "Browse other Backup Disks…"

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