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Time machine: Catalina backup with HD that have Mojave Backups

Hi,

if I make a new backup with Catalina just installed, and I backup to an external HD used to Mojave's backup, do I risk losing the last ones?

Thanks for any reply.

Emiliano

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 22, 2020 9:06 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2020 9:14 AM

emiliano ballarini wrote:

Hi,
if I make a new backup with Catalina just installed, and I backup to an external HD used to Mojave's backup, do I risk losing the last ones?
Thanks for any reply.
Emiliano



If your new Mac inherits your backup history - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/if-your-new-mac-inherits-your-backup-history-mh35732/mac


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Aug 22, 2020 9:14 AM in response to emiliano ballarini

emiliano ballarini wrote:

Hi,
if I make a new backup with Catalina just installed, and I backup to an external HD used to Mojave's backup, do I risk losing the last ones?
Thanks for any reply.
Emiliano



If your new Mac inherits your backup history - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/if-your-new-mac-inherits-your-backup-history-mh35732/mac


Time machine: Catalina backup with HD that have Mojave Backups

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