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I have an external drive connected to my computer. It is properly formatted. when I enter time machine options , this particular external drive is not highlighted. Does this mean time machine is not backing up this external drive? How do I tell if this external drive is being backed up? Why is it not highlighted? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12
Time Machine backs up all internal and external HD's (with the exception of the TM EHD itself) by default. To eliminate files, folders or drives from being backed up you need to indicate that in Time Machine - Preferences- Options and then add the files, folders or drives you DO NOT want backed up using TM.
Time Machine backs up all internal and external HD's (with the exception of the TM EHD itself) by default. To eliminate files, folders or drives from being backed up you need to indicate that in Time Machine - Preferences- Options and then add the files, folders or drives you DO NOT want backed up using TM.
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Hi. I'm sorry about my very general question. Here are your answers:
MACOS Sierra
Late 2013
EHD Formatting: MAC Extended (Journaled)
EHD: Seagate Backup Plus Drive
This is the same disk I have chosen for the Time Machine backup. My main questions: are the additional files on this EDH supposed to be backed up also and why might this EDH be grayed out in the Time Machine options.
Thank you in advance for your reply. I hope I have given you enough information.
Thank you very much that answers my question.
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