OS 10.5 - Time Machine restore to another computer?

amagab · amagab #1 (**permalink**)

03-08-2008, 11:11 AM

My Mac Mini died last night. I have everything backed up to an external drive through Time Machine. Is it possible to restore the data to another computer that is not a Mac Mini? .....for example, to my new iMac? .....or does the Time Machine restore has to be to the same computer with a new drive?

Thanks!

JeffreyLloyd · JeffreyLloyd #2 (**permalink**)

03-08-2008, 12:42 PM

You can restore it to any Mac running Leopard!

On your new imac:

- Insert your Mac OS X Install disk, and double-click the Install Mac OS X icon.
- In the Installer, choose Utilities > Restore System from Backup.
- In the Restore Your System dialog, click Continue.
- Select your Time Machine backup volume.
- Select the Time Machine backup you want to restore.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.

I did this with a 160 GB Time Machine and it took about 6 hours.

amagab · amagab #3 (**permalink**)

03-09-2008, 01:23 PM

Awesome! I was worried it was going to screw up some drivers or something. Thanks!

kgeier82 · kgeier82 #4 (**permalink**)

03-09-2008, 05:07 PM

some computers wont accept OEM apple leopard discs from others, ex:

you cannot use the mini discs on a imac, it will say "cannot install 10.5 on this mac...blah blah blah"

im not sure if itll still let you do a restore with the discs, but better make sure before you make permanent plans.

amagab · amagab #5 (**permalink**)

03-09-2008, 05:41 PM

i have the retail disc

kgeier82 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 01, 2006 Posts: 1,495 Mac Specs: MBP 2.4/2GB/200HD/256 8600gt	03-09-2008, 05:07 PM some computers wont accept OEM apple leopard discs from others, ex: you cannot use the mini discs on a imac, it will say "cannot install 10.5 on this mac...blah blah blah" im not sure if itll still let you do a restore with the discs, but better make sure before you make permanent plans. 2.4ghz Unibody \| Hitachi 320GB 7200 \| 256MB 9600gt
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amagab #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 07, 2006 Posts: 80 Mac Specs: MacBook, iMac, Xserve, iPod, unlocked iPhone	03-08-2008, 11:11 AM My Mac Mini died last night. I have everything backed up to an external drive through Time Machine. Is it possible to restore the data to another computer that is not a Mac Mini? .....for example, to my new iMac? .....or does the Time Machine restore has to be to the same computer with a new drive? Thanks!
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JeffreyLloyd #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 174 Mac Specs: I'm thinking different... iMac, Macbook, iPod Touch, 10.5 - Leopard	03-08-2008, 12:42 PM You can restore it to any Mac running Leopard! On your new imac: - Insert your Mac OS X Install disk, and double-click the Install Mac OS X icon. - In the Installer, choose Utilities > Restore System from Backup. - In the Restore Your System dialog, click Continue. - Select your Time Machine backup volume. - Select the Time Machine backup you want to restore. - Follow the onscreen instructions. I did this with a 160 GB Time Machine and it took about 6 hours.
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amagab #5 (permalink)
Member Since: May 07, 2006 Posts: 80 Mac Specs: MacBook, iMac, Xserve, iPod, unlocked iPhone	03-09-2008, 05:41 PM i have the retail disc
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