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Q: How to Take a Time Machine Backup on a HDD which already has important data?

Hi Apple users!! Please help

MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Apr 1, 2016 9:02 PM

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Q: How to Take a Time Machine Backup on a HDD which already has important data?

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  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Apr 2, 2016 9:21 AM in response to saharsh.bhushan
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    Apr 2, 2016 9:21 AM in response to saharsh.bhushan

    The recommended way is to create a new partition dedicated to Time Machine.

     

    Creating a partition isn't hard. Restart with command - R held down and open Disk Utility.

     

    Step 1 - select the top level hard drive.

     

    Step 2 - select the Partition tab.

     

    Step 3 - grab the //// to slide the partition up to make room for a new partition.

     

    Step 4 - select the vacant space and hit the + sign. 

     

    Step 5- Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and add a name.

     

    Step 5a, click and select GUID.

     

    Then Apply.

     

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