L lawful73 Well-known member Nov 8, 2013 73 0 0 Visit site Jun 11, 2019 #1 Can I restore an iMac with a MacBook Pro backup in Time Machine? I only have a backup of my MacBook Pro in Time Machine and I would like to know if I can use it to restore an iMac using Time Machine. Thank you in advance.
Can I restore an iMac with a MacBook Pro backup in Time Machine? I only have a backup of my MacBook Pro in Time Machine and I would like to know if I can use it to restore an iMac using Time Machine. Thank you in advance.
Just_Me_D Ambassador Team Leader, Senior Moderator Moderator Jan 8, 2012 59,784 645 113 Visit site Jun 12, 2019 #2 I don't see why you can't. I mean as long as the iMac can support the same macOS as your MBP, it shouldn't be a problem, in my opinion.
I don't see why you can't. I mean as long as the iMac can support the same macOS as your MBP, it shouldn't be a problem, in my opinion.
bakron1 Ambassador Mar 27, 2015 3,643 39 48 Visit site Jun 13, 2019 #3 As others have said, you must have the same OS version of the Time Machine Backup or newer installed on the iMac in order to restore.
As others have said, you must have the same OS version of the Time Machine Backup or newer installed on the iMac in order to restore.
Just_Me_D Ambassador Team Leader, Senior Moderator Moderator Jan 8, 2012 59,784 645 113 Visit site Jun 13, 2019 #5 lawful73 said: Thanks Click to expand... On behalf of bakron1, you’re very welcome.