How to restore an external device from Backup?

I have damaged an external device (a stick) and would like to restore the files on my MacBook from Backup. When I enter TimeMachine I cannot find the name of the external device. What do I have to do?

OS 10.11.6 El Capitan

MacBook Pro 13"

Backup with TimeMachine

Posted on Oct 18, 2019 2:54 PM

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5 replies

BDAqua

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Oct 18, 2019 6:18 PM in response to Hues G.

What is selected in Sys Prefs>Time Machine>Select Disk?

BDAqua

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Oct 19, 2019 7:49 AM in response to Hues G.

What is the "stick" about?

Have you trid Disk Utility to run First Aid on HD250 Time Machine?

Hues G. Author

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Oct 20, 2019 1:32 AM in response to BDAqua

It is a memory stick. I did run disk utility. I have found it and could restore the lost information.

Thank you very much.

Best regards

Hues G. Author

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Oct 19, 2019 12:07 AM in response to BDAqua

TimeMachine is selected, name is : HD250 Time Machine

BDAqua

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Oct 20, 2019 8:34 AM in response to Hues G.

Whew... good news! :)

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How to restore an external device from Backup?