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time machine

I see my backup files on time machine but I can't click onto them to open

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Sep 30, 2023 9:16 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2023 1:48 PM

Restore items backed up with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support


Recover all your files from a Time Machine backup - Apple Support



Basically you "Enter Time Machine" to restore a file. That facility is reached by opening the TM icon in your menu.

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