TimeMachine Backups.backupdb missing

Don't see Backups.backupdb on new backup disk. What gives?

iMac 24″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Sep 2, 2022 11:59 AM

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leroydouglas

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Posted on Sep 2, 2022 12:05 PM

MasterMoo wrote:

Don't see Backups.backupdb on new backup disk. What gives?

to interact with TM use the the TM interface from the Menu bar>Enter Time Machine

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leroydouglas

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Sep 2, 2022 12:05 PM in response to MasterMoo

MasterMoo wrote:

Don't see Backups.backupdb on new backup disk. What gives?

to interact with TM use the the TM interface from the Menu bar>Enter Time Machine

Restore items backed up with Time Machine on Mac

Barney-15E

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Sep 2, 2022 12:08 PM in response to MasterMoo

There isn't one anymore. No need as the volume can only contain the backup of a single Mac.

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