I have reinstalled Mac OS and created a new user account. I cannot access Time Machine Backups under the old user account because I don't have permission. It was my account. I have the passwords, but the account no longer exists on my Mac. How do I access my old backed up files?
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iMac 27″, macOS 10.15
How are you trying to access the backup? If you are not trying by “Browse Other Backup Disks” from the Time Machine status menu, give that a try. You must hold down the Option key when selecting the menu.
How are you trying to access the backup? If you are not trying by “Browse Other Backup Disks” from the Time Machine status menu, give that a try. You must hold down the Option key when selecting the menu.
"Accessing Time Machine Files - No Permission: I have reinstalled Mac OS and created a new user account. I cannot access Time Machine Backups under the old user account because I don't have permission. It was my account. I have the passwords, but the account no longer exists on my Mac. How do I access my old backed up files?"
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Start Here: Restore Items Backed Up with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support
Restore to the User:
Have a backup with this user? If so, backup your Mac today > restore to the TMB with this user > Retrieve the data > Restore from the TMB you just created.
How to access Time Machine backups on Mac after reinstalling OS?
