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I can't get time machine to work. It says it'n not configured. When I try to set it up, it is asking for a password. I don't know what the password is. How do I reset the password on time machine?


Posted on Apr 21, 2019 8:01 PM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2019 8:21 PM

deuce78 wrote:

I can't get time machine to work. It says it'n not configured. When I try to set it up, it is asking for a password. I don't know what the password is. How do I reset the password on time machine?



How is this TM formatted?

Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support


You do not have to encrypt the drive



Back up your Mac with Time Machine

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250


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Apr 21, 2019 8:21 PM in response to deuce78

deuce78 wrote:

I can't get time machine to work. It says it'n not configured. When I try to set it up, it is asking for a password. I don't know what the password is. How do I reset the password on time machine?



How is this TM formatted?

Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support


You do not have to encrypt the drive



Back up your Mac with Time Machine

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250


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