Transferring Time Machine backups

I'm currently using a 2TB Seagate external hard drive for my Mac backups. Love the simplicity and integration of the 2TB Time Capsule. But will I be able to transfer my old Time Machine backups?

• Asked by Korry B from Clayton
• Apr 6, 2011
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How do you use the time capsule as an external wireless drive?

I am trying to store some files on my external hard drive and I am wondering how to do this. Do I drag the files into Time Machine backups when that shows up or do I put them in the shared drive?

• Asked by Mitch L from Chehalis
• Feb 27, 2011
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If I use an external hard drive currently with time machine, and I buy TC, am I able to somehow transfer my Time Machine backups to my new TC?

• Asked by Cory S from Level Green
• Feb 18, 2010
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Does the laptop lid need to be open for Time Machine (or Time Capsule) to work

Will Time Machine still backup if I leave the laptop lid closed and either plugged into a external hard drive or hooked to time capsule?

• Asked by Steve S from Morristown
• Sep 9, 2010
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How easy it it to set up time capsule as client to an existing network? What is gained or lost by doing this?

I am thinking about purchasing Time Capsule, but have seen several review comments where users did not find that this worked easily or at all. I spoke with a person in an Apple Store and that is how he indicated he uses his at home. We have a system that is working fine for various of our other computers. I am taking an "If it is not broken, do not fix it" approach to my thinking. If I would be better with a large external hard drive and simply use Time Machine, I can live with that, but do like the notion of a wireless incremental backup. Thanks

• Asked by Kennedy G from San Antonio
• Aug 11, 2010
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Can I use my Time Capsule as a back up external hard drive without a Time machine?

I have a Time Capsule, and I wish to back up all my documents onto it. Is it possible to do this or do I need a Time Machine also? Thanks

• Asked by Nicole J from Coromandel East
• Jan 14, 2013
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Can I back up an external hard drive using Time Capsule?

I have Time Capsule set up to back up my iMac, but I would also like to backup my external hard drive that stores all of my music and movies. Can Time Capsule back up my external hard drive?

• Asked by Kenneth S from Atlanta
• Jul 4, 2012
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Can Time Capsule back up a shared hard drive?

I want to know if Time Capsule can backup a wireless external hard drive connected to an Airport Extreme on the same network?

• Asked by Ethan K from Pennsauken
• Mar 9, 2010
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Can I backup over the internet my files using time machine in my macbook when I'm at home while the time capsule is at the office?

I want to leave the Time Capsule in one place, and still be able to backup my macbook files on the road when I get access to a WiFi spot. Is that possible with Time Machine + Time Capsule? I know such a service is called MobileMe, but is it available with this Time Capsule since I want to backup several computers and external hard drives in the local network that requires a lot of storage capacity.

• Asked by Alejandro P from Puebla
• Oct 21, 2009
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Can I make a backup of my TimeCapsule backup?

The issue I'm wanting to avoid is loss of data if I lose both the computer and the Time Capsule (i.e. fire or theft). So can I attach an external hd to the Time Capsule and set it to make backups of the Time Capsule backup. I would then rotate external hard drives, keeping one locked in a fireproof safe or off-site. Or is there another way to achieve this?

• Asked by Brad E
• Aug 12, 2010
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