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How to reuse Time Machine device?

I have an external hard drive which was used for Time Machine. Now I want to use the external hard drive for 'ordinary' storage - how do I wipe/reformat the device please? (Yes, I realise that I will loose all Time Machine backups).

Mac Pro (2023)

Posted on Jul 30, 2023 9:24 AM

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Posted on Jul 30, 2023 9:31 AM

Use disk utilities to erase Time Machine drive, this will allow you to do what you desire.


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How to reuse Time Machine device?

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