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Q: backup help

I ran my first backup of my macbook pro in Oct 2013. I connected the backup drive today to run another backup and it appears to be doing another complete backup, not just data since last backup.  Why?  And, how can I make sure to only do new data backups from now on?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jan 15, 2014 9:15 PM

by AnaMusic,Solvedanswer
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mustbeapple wrote:

 

I ran my first backup of my macbook pro in Oct 2013. I connected the backup drive today to run another backup and it appears to be doing another complete backup,

 

Too long between Backups for Time Machine.

 

mustbeapple wrote:

 

, how can I make sure to only do new data backups from now on?

 

Keep the TM Drive connected.

Posted on Jan 15, 2014 9:18 PM

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    AnaMusic AnaMusic Jan 15, 2014 9:18 PM in response to mustbeapple
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    Jan 15, 2014 9:18 PM in response to mustbeapple

    mustbeapple wrote:

     

    I ran my first backup of my macbook pro in Oct 2013. I connected the backup drive today to run another backup and it appears to be doing another complete backup,

     

    Too long between Backups for Time Machine.

     

    mustbeapple wrote:

     

    , how can I make sure to only do new data backups from now on?

     

    Keep the TM Drive connected.