Q: Can't restore backup form time machine.
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Jun 24, 2013 2:25 PMby Kappy,You need to use OPTION boot:
Boot Using OPTION key:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Immediately after the chime press and hold down the
"OPTION" key.
3. Release the key when the boot manager appears.
4. Select the Time Machine backup disk.
5. Click on the arrow button below the icon.
Or you can use Migration Assistant to restore from your backup.
How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac
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Jun 24, 2013 3:27 PMby Kappy,I think you've chosen the wrong option for Migration Assistant. Choose the option for backup drives or a Time Machine backup, not other computers. You aren't migrating from another computer.
Please visit Pondini's Time Machine FAQ for help with all things Time Machine.
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Jun 24, 2013 3:52 PMby arturmdias,But i'm not choosing Backup From Other Computers, i chose "Backup from Time Machine or other Disk" or something like it.
Right now i reinstall Mac OS X and tryied the primary option, when it asks how i want to transfer information from other disks, but it's still the same and i can't restore.
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Jun 24, 2013 4:13 PMby Kappy,Then it would seem you have a problem with the Time Machine backup drive. Also, see:
Migration Assistant tips and tricks
How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac
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Jun 24, 2013 8:40 PMby Linc Davis,Most likely, some files were inadvertently excluded from your backups, and as a result you won't be able to restore your data in Setup Assistant or Migration Assistant.
Starting from a fresh installation of OS X, set up a new administrator account and log in. Follow the instructions on this page to associate your existing backups with the new installation.You should now be able to enter Time Machine and restore your user data from a snapshot.* I suggest you do this in two stages. Quit all applications except the Finder before you begin.- Restore all the visible items at the top level of your home folder.
- Hold down the option key and select Go ▹ Library from the Finder menu bar. Enter Time Machine and restore all items in the Library folder. Log out and log back in as soon as the restore is complete.
Any other invisible folders or files at the top level of your home folder that you want to preserve will have to be restored separately. For most users, that isn't necessary.You'll have to reinstall all third-party applications from scratch, or restore them from another kind of backup, if you have one.*If you don't see any snapshots in Time Machine, exit the time-travel view and then hold down the option key while selectingBrowse Other Backup Disks...from the Time Machine menu, which has an icon that looks like a clock running backwards. Select the backups of your computer by its previous name. If you don't have the Time Machine menu, open the Time Machine preference pane in System Preferences and check the box markedShow Time Machine in menu bar -
Jan 30, 2014 12:03 PMby Warre124,Hi Joshi
I did a time machine backup this afternoon and did a clean install today. I couldn't access my previous backups but found a solution when I'm IN time machine. When you press Shift CMD C it enables all the rest, and you can restore the data. Hopefully it helps you out!
