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Can I download files while time machine backups?

This back-up is going to take too long. I would like to update one application while time machine backs up my Macbook pro. Can I download stuff while time machine is backing up my system? I hope so!

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on May 10, 2012 5:00 PM

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Posted on May 10, 2012 5:01 PM

Yes.

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Can I download files while time machine backups?

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