How can I access ~/library on my time machine backup?

I recently re-installed OSX Lion and made sure i'd backed everything up before I did a clean install and did not want to transfer my old archive across. I need to access my user library on Time Machine so that I can restore my Transmit favourites and Little Snapper image database.

I've tried following the process here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3633972?start=0&tstart=0 but I get "The folder can't be found" (see screenshot) and now i'm at a complete as to what to do.

Any suggestions?

Posted on Apr 10, 2012 11:57 PM

51 replies

Nov 17, 2015 5:55 PM in response to HonestDon

This worked fort me! Thanks!

Dec 2, 2015 7:31 PM in response to Alberto Ravasio

Dude....you are the Master!

ktysza

Level 1

4 points

Jan 18, 2016 11:47 PM in response to Alberto Ravasio

This was by far the most helpful!! thanks!

Mar 17, 2016 2:37 AM in response to Alberto Ravasio

Thanks Alberto!

markhuss

Level 1

8 points

Aug 22, 2016 11:22 AM in response to HonestDon

This worked perfectly for me. Thank You!

Sep 26, 2016 3:01 AM in response to Alberto Ravasio

Perfect! thanks man - still works in Sierra: saved me a bunch of time. Have a great day

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How can I access ~/library on my time machine backup?