Time Machine

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mugsman Author

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Time Machine

I can not open some applications because Imac says it is in time machine backup. How do I fix this. Thanks

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Jun 16, 2013 10:27 AM

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Answer 1

judysings

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Jun 18, 2013 9:24 AM in response to mugsman

Hi mugsman,

What applications are you attempting to open?

The applications should be in your Applications folder in Finder.

If you don't see the applications in Finder or doing a Spotlight search, you may need to restore them from your Time Machine backup or reinstall them from the Mac App Store or installation disc.

I hope this information helps ....

Have a great day!

Mac Basics: The Finder

OS X Lion: Restore items backed up with Time Machine

- Judy

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babowa

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Jun 18, 2013 9:37 AM in response to mugsman

Exactly which applications are the problem?

Take a look at this excellent resource, and check # D8 especially to see if any of your apps are mentioned there:

http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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mugsman Author

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Jun 18, 2013 10:39 AM in response to judysings

Thank You Judy. Just to let you know What was happening was when I tried to open some apps the finder box would pop up and say you can not open this app because it is in a time machine back up. It was even giving adobe a problem. I reinstalled adobe and moved some apps to the do not back up option and everthing seems to be ok for now. Thank You for your time and I will look at the links you sent. Mugsman

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