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AbieBaby Author

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how does time machine work

Can I tell it not to back up a particular folder?

Posted on Mar 29, 2022 12:45 PM

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tjk

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Posted on Mar 29, 2022 12:53 PM

Hi,

I'm on an earlier OS, so I'm not sure it's the same on Monterey, but try opening Time Machine Preferences > Options > click on + > navigate to the folder you want to exclude and select it > click on Exclude.

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