Hello everyone,
So this is my first post, I've been using macs for about 5 years now, I'm a reasonably competent user but nothing pro, only use the terminal or go into system files if I have a clear explanation of what to do.
Today a strange glitch had me completely stumped while trying to retrieve a file, until I figured out the problem (not the solution).
When RESTORING a file by going into time machine from the TM icon in the finder menu bar, I restored a file as it WAS LAST SAVED (today) rather than the date I'm going back to (3 days ago). When I select the file, it marks as last saved today (even though I am looking at a file from 3 days ago). It contains all new information from today.
HOWEVER, if I open the TimeMachine desktop icon and go in this way, I get the CORRECT (3 day old) file.
So I have managed to circumvent the issue (which is good!) but what can be a more thorough problem/solution? Going into the TM through the desktop icon ads quite a few extra steps (and is less fun) than going through the cool GUI.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Harry
So this is my first post, I've been using macs for about 5 years now, I'm a reasonably competent user but nothing pro, only use the terminal or go into system files if I have a clear explanation of what to do.
Today a strange glitch had me completely stumped while trying to retrieve a file, until I figured out the problem (not the solution).
When RESTORING a file by going into time machine from the TM icon in the finder menu bar, I restored a file as it WAS LAST SAVED (today) rather than the date I'm going back to (3 days ago). When I select the file, it marks as last saved today (even though I am looking at a file from 3 days ago). It contains all new information from today.
HOWEVER, if I open the TimeMachine desktop icon and go in this way, I get the CORRECT (3 day old) file.
So I have managed to circumvent the issue (which is good!) but what can be a more thorough problem/solution? Going into the TM through the desktop icon ads quite a few extra steps (and is less fun) than going through the cool GUI.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Harry