On a final note, you would normally ensure the other Mac has an OS already installed when you restore your applications, documents etc. In any case, the data will still be there and is backed up. Your data will be copied across fine, but if the data is from a newer version of software that has actually changed the format of its data, then accessing that data from an older version of the software may be a problem. Also, if the other Mac already has macOS installed and you just want to migrate your data from your TM backup, you can do this by manually running. Now for my example of when data may be an issue. For example, if you're reinstalling macOS on the other Mac first it will ask you whether you want to migrate data at that point or not. Then use the 'Restore From Time Machine Backup' utility. From the page that you linked: 'With your backup drive connected, start up your Mac from the Recovery system (Command-R at startup) or Mac OS X v10.6 installation disc. Another potential issue is that you may need to re-register some 3rd party software (but if so, this is a minor inconvenience and does not result in any increased expense). It is true that the Time Machine backups are not bootable, but there is no need to restore the OS first. For example, if you're running XYZ software that is only compatible with macOS Sierra and then restore that to a Mac running El Capitan, it will be copied across but won't run. In terms of software, this will depend on its compatibility with the version of MacOS you're running. I'll provide an example below of when documents/data may be a problem. Insert the Mac OS X Leopard Install DVD that you bought or that came with your computer. To install SetFile, do this: Download a copy of Pacifist from CharlesSoft. If you have the Developer Tools installed, you have it already, and you can skip the following steps. ![]() The playings skips lossing parts of the recordings. I am getting corrupted results on the WAV and FLAC files. ![]() After your Mac shuts down, press Shift + Control + Option on the left side of the built-in keyboard, then press the Power button at the same time. ![]() If you cannot disconnect the power, use a keystroke instead. I have done Safe boots, PRAMs, NVRams, Repaired permissions, & all of that good. I have been recording with a MacBook Pro Retina Mac Os 10.14.5 using 964 settings. If you can remove the battery or disconnect the power cable, do that. In terms of documents and other data this will usually be fine. To make this work, you need to have the Unix program SetFile installed. 10.11.6 on my iMac now but, it seems a bit sluggish. This is useful if you don’t need to backup every hour and don’t want the performance penalty. You can choose an interval or create other types of scheduling (see the screenshots below). Yes, depending on the options you select when doing the migration. TimeMachineEditor is a software for macOS that starts backups in Time Machine at particular times.
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