OS Server w Monterey, using Time Machine back up to an external drive, in order to restore to a new mac but Time Machine restore button grey

migrating from older Mini to new Mini, OS Montery with server app. Time machine backup is seen but not available to restore, to new machine.


Mac mini, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 2, 2022 4:24 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2022 1:10 AM

You have to use Migration Assistant. See:

Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support


What macOS version on the old Mac?

A Mac can't run a macOS version older that which came with the Mac.

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