I don't have a file server used for time machine backups
I don't have a file server for time machine backups i accidentally deleted everything from my macbook
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.12
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file server for time machine backups
Please what you cannot do that you wish to do? Time machine really isn't a fileserver.
You should be able to boot in recovery which will allow you restore your machine from the time machine backup.
power off your machine. Hold down the command + r key. power on your machine. continue to hold down the command + r until you see something on the screen,
How valuable is your data?
You may want to consider another external drive. That way you can install macOS on the external drive to assess the damage.
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