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How to restore macOS from a Time Machine backup - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This guide explains how to restore the operating system on a Mac from a Time Machine backup. This can be used if the Mac is having problems starting and will restore files as to a previous time.</p><p>Here is how to restore:</p><p><br></p><p>1. With the Mac turned off, connect the <strong>Time Machine drive</strong> (e.g. external USB storage device) to the Mac.</p><p><br></p><p>2. While holding down the <strong>Command (⌘) and ‘R’ keys </strong>on the keyboard, turn on the Mac.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/X7VZBMR3OR8H/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/X7VZBMR3OR8H/image.png" alt="image.png"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>3. In the macOS Utilities window, select <strong>Restore From Time Machine Backup</strong> and click <strong>Continue</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/02Q5P8PMSK8J/image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/02Q5P8PMSK8J/image1.jpg" alt="Image1.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>4. <strong>Select the Time Machine</strong> drive in the list of restore sources and click <strong>Continue</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/M2XZC2UO8R7I/image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/M2XZC2UO8R7I/image2.jpg" alt="Image2.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>5. <strong>Choose which backup</strong> to restore from, including date and time, and macOS version. Then click <strong>Continue</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/JCJQ6IXW00IB/image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/JCJQ6IXW00IB/image3.jpg" alt="Image3.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>6. <strong>Confirm the destination drive</strong> in the list of destinations. This should be the internal Mac drive. Then click <strong>Restore</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/8U6UZCJAZUXN/image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/8U6UZCJAZUXN/image4.jpg" alt="Image4.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p> </article> </main>