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Claim Time Machine backups on new computer after choosing the “later” choice on migration assistant.

While running migration assistant, I selected “later” when asked to claim old backups for the new machine or start new. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Now I have checked the transfer etc and am ready for backups. How do I claim the old backups for the new machine? I don’t think I can run migration assistant again without starting over ? I really don’t want to wait on that again. I’m running Ventura. No choice below for it.

iMac 27″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Sep 7, 2023 7:54 PM

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PRP_53

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Posted on Sep 8, 2023 1:56 AM

Perhaps this article from Apple on " Inheriting " Old Time Machine Backups will help

refer below

If your new Mac inherits your backup history

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