Hi,
I just reinstalled macOS to the factory version (Big Sur).
I want to transfer files from Time Machine Backup (TOSHIBA) to the Documents folder.
Can I just copy and paste?
or
Is there any better/secure way?
Hosun
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.0
Hi HSKang,
We see you are looking for ways to transfer files from your Time Machine backup to a specific location. Time Machine is a great way to recover certain files you are needing without recovering a whole backup. We're glad you reached out for help.
The steps to recover a particular file are in the resource below:
Restore items backed up with Time Machine on Mac
We hope this answers your question. Have a good day!
Hosun,
We're glad you reached out and looks like you were able to get access to the files you need. In regards to the backup on your new system you can just connect your external hard drive. It's already formatted to run on the macOS software.
Backup disks you can use with Time Machine
Take care!
Hosun,
We appreciate you following back up with those details. You are correct that you can keep using Time Machine regardless of the macOS installed. There may be more details in the resource below to help answer your questions.
Types of disks you can use with Time Machine on Mac
Take care!
1.
Thank you very much for your reply.
I had copied and pasted, before you replied me.
Everything looks OK.
As seen in the screenshot, I have only two folders to migrate from Time Machine Backup to a new system.
2.
I have another question.
To run Time Machine on a new system,
Should I format external HDD?
or
Can I just plug to USB port and continue to run Time Machine?
Hosun
1.
Thank you very much for your reply.
I had copied and pasted, before you replied me.
Everything looks OK.
As seen in the screenshot, I have only two folders to migrate from Time Machine Backup to a new system.
2.
I have another question.
To run Time Machine on a new system,
Should I format external HDD?
or
Can I just plug to USB port and continue to run Time Machine?
Hosun
Thank you very much for your reply.
When I plug in external HDD, I see the screenshot below.
Can I just keep using Time Machine, regardless of the OS upgrade (Catalina ➡️ Big Sur)?
Hosun
During the install process you are asked if you want to get your data from Time Machine, PC or another source.
If you miss this step, you can afterwards use Migration Assistant, that you will find in the Applications folder, Utilities.
file transfer from backup disk
