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For further help using Time Machine, come to the Student Technology Education Labcontact the UT Service Center at 973-408-4357 or via https://help.drew.edu, or refer to the Mac 101: Time Machine web site.

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Warning

If your Mac has the Drew image, do not use Migration Assistant or the Mac OXS Install DVD to restore your files from Time Machine.  Saving system files in your Time Machine backup will cause conflicts with Drew networking software and prevent you from logging into your computer if you try to restore them.  Use only the recommended settings listed below to configure back ups using Time Machine on your Drew-issued Mac.

If you are using a Time Capsule to back up your Drew-issued Mac, please carefully read the instructions for configuring Time Capsule using Drew network resources.

Using Time Machine for the First Time

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A pop up may appear that looks like this and will give you an estimate of how much time is left on the back up:

Once it is complete, the pop up will disappear and you can close Time Machine.

Keep Installation Media for 3rd Party Software on Hand

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