HT1553: Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6: How to back up and restore your files

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Q: I figured out what PART of the problem was.  I was trying to backup the external TO the external!!!  Now that I figured THAT out, I am getting a "permission denied" message that pops up.  What now???

Using Disc Utility, I am getting a "permission denied" message that pops up.  Any suggestions?

iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Nov 25, 2012 2:36 PM

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Q: I figured out what PART of the problem was.  I was trying to backup the external TO the external!!!  Now that I figured ... more

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  • by Ralph Johns (UK),

    Ralph Johns (UK) Ralph Johns (UK) Dec 2, 2012 2:32 PM in response to energyconsults
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    Dec 2, 2012 2:32 PM in response to energyconsults

    Hi,

     

    It would help to know what you are trying to do in Disk Utility ?

     

     

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