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Time Machine Does not recognize Seagate backup drive for backup

The Seagate backup drive is installed correctly as the icon is displayed on the desk top and is listed in Disk Utility.


However, Time Machine will not recognize that specific back up drive.


Options does not allow "Add a backup drive" for this Seagate hardware.

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Posted on Jul 11, 2022 10:00 AM

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Jul 12, 2022 2:05 PM in response to biddymon

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Time Machine Does not recognize Seagate backup drive for backup

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