What's the best application to selectively back up folders? Both Super Duper and Carbon Copy Cloner erase the continents of the external hard drive before backup, so those won't work for me. I'm not really looking to make a bootable clone of my hard drive anyway. I'd just like to back up some folders and avoid the hassle of drag-and-drop. Shareware is fine if it's reasonably priced.
View 2 RepliesI wanna backup my imac using time machine with my time capsule. I have a big (100 GB) encrypted dmg which is backupped as a whole everytime a little file in it is changed. So it doesn't backup just the differences it attempts to backup the whole dmg. Can I change in the preferences that time capsule only backups the rest of my computer and leave the dmg alone?
View 3 Replies View RelatedI'm using MacBook Pro Early 2011 model with Mountain Lion (10.8.5).
I recently noticed that there was an application folder in my home folder (the folder with your username), but that application folder had been empty. I remember I used to be able to access to my applications from that folder, but not anymore.
Since the folder was empty, I deleted it before doing further research.
After deleting the empty application folder from the home folder, I looked up and some said the application folder in the home folder and the application folder in Macintosh HD are two different folders. I don't know what it means, but I would like to have an application folder with applications in my home folder. Is this possible? or should I just make an Alias folder and put it in my home folder?
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MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)
TIME MACHINE ERROR:Unable to complete backup, An error occurred while creating the backup folder.
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
Running OS X 10.8.5
Trying to backup to Passport Time machine. Has worked fine until a few days ago.
I'm trying to back up my new iMac to an older time capsule. But it just won't do it. The error reads: "Unable to complete backup. An error occurred while creating the backup folder".
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I just have way too many stuff installed on my main hdd. I just cant imagine that hdd failing and the time I have to spend to install everything back..
I just bought a new 13in MacAir and the track pad does not function like my previous 11in MacAir. It appears that there are some function that are missing. running on os 10.7.3 How do I make it work as my previous one.
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
I recently purchased a new HD for my Macbook and installed it, along with a clean install of the OS. I put my old HD into an external enclosure and can connect it via USB. Is it possible to selectively migrate certain information from my old HD to the new? Let me be more specific here, I only want to migrate my Safari, Firefox, Mail, Stickies, iCal, iTunes, Adium, and MS Office settings, that's it, nothing else. Is this possible via Migration assistant? Do I have to use a 3rd party app? Is it possible at all?
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View 4 Replies View RelatedHad to switch to a new machine and lost all application data..I have a backup on external HD but it is Mavericks and I am Yosemite. All I want is the info from the Notes application on my backup.Any way I can connect external HD and just grab the data stored within Notes application on the backup?
View 1 Replies View RelatedI downloaded an app called Cyberduck, and put it in my Applications folder, as you normally would. But when I open it, it immediately closes again.What's weird is if I put the file in any other folder (Desktop, Downloads, etc) and open it, it opens fine, stays open, and works great.If I put it back in my Applications folder, problem returns.This has happened with a few versions of Cyberduck, in a few different 10.6.x versions of OS X, and both on my old iMac and new MBP.I've never seen this with any other program. Any ideas?
View 18 Replies View RelatedI recently downloaded Candybar and switched some of my icons / dock.
Now when I turn on my computer a few of the icon show a "?" - for example, program called "things for mac". This application does not show up in the candybar app folder.
When I activate the program it shows the correct icon, but the ? reoccurs when I turn off/on computer.
Anyway to keep the icons there without having to activate the program to show the icon? Frustrating that I turn on my computer and have "?" in my dock.
I have managed to delete the Applications folder from the bottom 'toolbar' - any way to recreate it?
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6)
When i upgraded to Lion my application folder dissapeared fro the right hand side of the dock.I would like to put it back in as a folder with the letter A in it. Tried to drag frpm Mac HD in finder but it comes in as a text icon.Cant use the display as -- when I right click as it is greyed out.
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View 2 Replies View RelatedMy MBP is being repaired and a new HDD is being put in. Is there any way to do a restore from Time Machine that I could only select what I wanted to restore? I'm assuming the computer will come with a fresh install of Leopard and I guess my question is: Can I migrate docs/media/software from my time machine backup or is it an all or nothing restore?
View 1 Replies View RelatedSo, got a new MBP coming in the mail, my old one trashed out. (I put 2 I/O boards, 2 inverters and replaced RAM twice, gave up on the lemonade). Is there a way I can restore from my old hard drive and/or the time machine disk ONLY my Itunes and Iphoto library? If I can preserve all the albums/playlists and then start from scratch everywhere else that would be awesome. I tried to talk to a genius at the retail store but they seem to be pre-programmed for only a few thousand generic answers. (now)-3.06ghz 8gb 500gb 15.4". I tried searching, but it seemed everyone had a different selective restore for hard drive problems, not a new machine transfer.
View 6 Replies View RelatedI would really appreciate it if someone could tell me the best way(s) to selectively transfer data from my old MacBook to my new MacBook Pro. Detailed information on both computers is provided below. Old Computer (From)
Model Name:MacBook
Model Identifier:MacBook4,1
Processor Name:Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors:1
Total Number Of Cores:2
L2 Cache:3 MB
Memory:4 GB
Bus Speed:800 MHz
Boot ROM Version:MB41.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system):1.31f0
Serial Number (system):WQ827FDE0P1
Hardware UUID:414D4BBF-EB7E-5A86-9AA3-B2C9BE31C9AA......
Selective reinstall of software?
Info:MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
I just tried installing a quicksilver interface
and now Quicksilver wont work. My hotkey wont bring it up, though I see in open when I log in. I also can't just open it from my applications folder. Because I don't have it visible in my dock there is no way I can get to it.
I've tried deleting the plug-in in the plug-ins folder, but it still wont work.
Does anyone know another way to open it up, or some other way of fixing this problem?
I'm working away today on my iMac OS X 10.6.4 mainly just screwing off visiting social networking sites on the web. Later, I minimize my windows, and notice the icons on my desktop are a little strange. Upon further research, all the folder icons are gone (or they are transparent). You can see the folder name, but no icon associated with the folder. Also, all my pdf, jpg, png, etc are now associated with Adobe (either Acrobat or Photoshop CS). They used to be associated with the Application "Preview". I've rebooted and tried a lot of other things to restore icons, and nothing has worked. Here is what I have found. I dont think it's an icon problem, I think it's a "Preview" problem. If I click on the "Preview" icon nothing happens. If I right click on a jpg (for instance), and select "Open With" - Preview is not there. If I Choose "Open With Other..." within the Application folder, "Preview" is grayed out. If I select "Enable All Applications" then "Preview" is no longer grayed out. But when I select it, and select "Open", nothing happens.
Everything "appears" to be working normally. Just I no longer have any folder icons on the desktop or within finder. And I am no longer able to open anything within "Preview" All my files are now associated with another application (which works fine) but not with preview. I finally found a way to copy a folder icon to the "invisible folder". If, for example, I right click on my "DropBox" folder (which I can see) and select Get Info, I can copy that icon to a "Normal/Default" folder such as Documents. So I did that to about a dozen folder and it worked. But there is no way I'm going to do that to 1000 folders! Today, Aug 27, I get a security update and a few other things from Apple and I install them. Then I'm asked to reboot. After I install the updates, and reboot my iMac, even the folder I cut n pasted are now gone. And so are the jpg gif and pdf icons are now gone too. Prior to the update, the pdf, jpg and gif files had a Photoshop CS icon (instead of the previous "Preview" icon and preview that I'm trying to restore.). Now even the Photoshop and Adobe icons are gone.....
I seem to have lost my Applications folder from my User menu under Places in Finder. It is still present however, in the Macintosh HD menu under Devices. So I thought I would just drag it to my User menu where there was one before, however it started to copy the folder there. Is this the correct way to get it back there, should it in fact be copying the Application folder? Seems like a waste of nearly 11GB to simply have a copy there.
View 7 Replies View RelatedI'm completely new to macs and just got a MBP for school. Well, I was trying to clear out my dock and put in some new apps when I accidently pulled the application folder out. Okay thats fine, I searched for it and found the right one. But when I pulled it out to put onto the dock it has the address book icon on top of it. I cant get it off.
View 11 Replies View Related1. I've heard that installing applications is as simple as dragging and dropping the file into the Apps folder. Is this true? What about the more complex programs like Photoshop etc?2. In iPhoto 09, I know about Events and how they group photos together by date etc. but I'd like to have more general events like "My Nephew" "Nights out" "Sports Photos" that could span years. Is this do-able?3. Is it possible to hide an entire event in iPhoto?4. Does iPhoto use destructive image-editing techniques? Or is it non-destructive, keeping the original safe and un-edited?
View 11 Replies View RelatedI try to keep a neat and tidy computer but it's makin' me crazy! I can click sort by name, kind, cleanup and if I log out or restart they won't stay in grid or by name or anything. What am I missing?
View 1 Replies View RelatedI was reviewing Apple Support's Mac 101, Files and Folders Lesson and I noted that compared to some of their screenshot application items (Finder/MacIntosh HD/Applications), I have an empty space where, I assume, application folders where. I have a blank spot (Sorted by Name) after the Address Book (which I think was the AppleScript folder), a blank sport after the DVD Player (which I think was Expose), and a couple others. Where did my application icons go! I still have the Expose feature if I use the mouse, but I'm curious as to why they no longer appear in the folder. Can I, without much trouble, reload all applications from my Snow Leopard upgrade disk? If so, how? My iMac is an early 2009, 24" w/ 2.66Ghz processor.
View 5 Replies View RelatedOn my new iMac 21.5 I inadvertently dragged the Application folder out of the Dock and it disappeared in the puff of smoke. I managed to drag a new alias back to the Dock, but when I click it now it only gives me the finder, but does give me the large window with all the icons displayed. How do I restore this aspect?
View 7 Replies View RelatedI am soon (Apple can release the i5/i7 Macbook Pros anytime) to become a Mac user. I have been a *nix developer for years. What is the "best practice" for application installation. Is it common for people to create a personal Applications folder? I am thinking of what happens when I have to upgrade to a newer version of Os X. I am hoping to not have to re-install all of my apps. On my Linux laptop (Ubuntu 9.10 x64), I install all applications in /opt, which I just backup before doing an upgrade.
View 12 Replies View RelatedI just bought a macbook pro 15" and I noticed something strange. I installed Skype application and the icon is strange and different on my dock application folder. Why does it not show Skype's normal icon? Check pic for more details.
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