time machine

Accidentally set up Time Machine on my hard disk but managed to remove it. Now every time I plug my hard disk into my Macbook it's showing up as a Time Machine device. How do I fix this?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Apr 1, 2023 10:48 AM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2023 10:54 AM

Hello miraeisms,


The following user guide should be of assistance!


Change Time Machine settings on Mac - Apple Support


If you already set up Time Machine, do either of the following:
Add a backup disk: Click the Add button .
Remove a backup disk: Click the Remove button , then click Forget Destination.

If you're unable to take these steps you may need to format your external HDD for use with your Mac again. Here's how: Erase and reformat a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support


Regards.

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Apr 5, 2023 10:54 AM in response to miraeisms

Hello miraeisms,


The following user guide should be of assistance!


Change Time Machine settings on Mac - Apple Support


If you already set up Time Machine, do either of the following:
Add a backup disk: Click the Add button .
Remove a backup disk: Click the Remove button , then click Forget Destination.

If you're unable to take these steps you may need to format your external HDD for use with your Mac again. Here's how: Erase and reformat a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support


Regards.

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