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how long does initial backup of MacBook Pro take?

how long does initial backup of MacBook Pro take?


Posted on Jan 29, 2023 5:50 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2023 5:54 AM

Yvonne Brouillette wrote:

how long does initial backup of MacBook Pro take?


Well, this is realtive to how large the drive is, how much data is being backed up...(?)


I can say an initial Time Machine backup can take some time.




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More than one device, more than one backup methodology.



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Jan 29, 2023 5:54 AM in response to Yvonne Brouillette

Yvonne Brouillette wrote:

how long does initial backup of MacBook Pro take?


Well, this is realtive to how large the drive is, how much data is being backed up...(?)


I can say an initial Time Machine backup can take some time.




—Back up your Mac Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


If you value your user data

3-2-1 Backup Strategy: three copies of your data, two different methods, and one offsite.

More than one device, more than one backup methodology.



Jan 29, 2023 6:08 AM in response to Yvonne Brouillette

from 'all afternoon' to day and a half, depending on the amount of data to be saved.


This is because Time machine always works at low priority in the background, so as not to interfere with your important work. There is no reason NOT continue to use your computer while the initial backup (or any other backup) is running.


After the initial backup has completed, many users find that when they go to check, several of the far smaller incremental backups have completed and they did not even notice.

how long does initial backup of MacBook Pro take?

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