HT202380: Time Machine: How to transfer backups from a current backup drive to a new backup drive

Learn about Time Machine: How to transfer backups from a current backup drive to a new backup drive

Alex-W-Haid

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Q: Do I have to check "Ignore ownership on this volume" again, after copying is done?

Do I have to check "Ignore ownership on this volume" again, after copying is done? Thanks. Alex

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2012), iOS 8.1.2

Posted on Dec 12, 2014 1:09 PM

I have this question too

Q: Do I have to check "Ignore ownership on this volume" again, after copying is done?

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by Kappy,

Kappy Dec 12, 2014 1:16 PM in response to Alex-W-Haid
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Dec 12, 2014 1:16 PM in response to Alex-W-Haid

Depends. Why was it set that way to begin with? Why did you change it? What sort of data are on the drive?
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by Alex-W-Haid,

Alex-W-Haid Dec 12, 2014 2:26 PM in response to Kappy
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Dec 12, 2014 2:26 PM in response to Kappy

Sorry I thought the context was clear. I followed the instructions on how to transfer a timemachine backup from one disk to another (linked above). One step in the howto is to uncheck "Ignore ownership on this volume". I was wondering if it is important to check it afterwards.
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by Niel,

Niel Dec 12, 2014 2:28 PM in response to Alex-W-Haid
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Dec 12, 2014 2:28 PM in response to Alex-W-Haid

Leave it unchecked.

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