Restore file from time machine backup - Not enough space

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Restore file from time machine backup - Not enough space

Hi,

I have a MacBook Pro running MacOS Catalina, and I am trying to restore a file with 30+ Gb from my time machine external hard drive.

After selecting the file, and clicking the restore button, the system says it is preparing to restore the file, but then I get an error stating that is has Not enough disk space to copy "file".

Now, I have almost 200 Gb free in my disk, but time machine is still complaining about it.

I saw a few old posts, but they did not help. I really need to restore this file, otherwise I will loose days of work.

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Nov 11, 2020 9:37 AM

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Jeff_W.

Community Specialist

Nov 18, 2020 6:34 AM in response to tfh15

Hey tfh15,

We understand that you're having an issue restoring a file from Time Machine, and we want to help. If you haven't already, restart your Mac and try to restore the file again:

Log out, sleep, restart, and shut down Mac

Recover files using Time Machine and Spotlight on Mac

If the issue continues, try restoring it while started to safe mode: How to use safe mode on your Mac

These steps may also help: If you can't back up or restore your Mac using Time Machine

Keep us posted on the results.

Take care.

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