DMLMD wrote:
I used Carbonite to backed up my 2024 MacBook Pro computer and recently, because of incompatible issues with the new version of Carbonite, I resorted to the "nuclear option" and did a complete reset of my 2024 MacBook Pro computer. Carbonite sent me a backup Western Digital device with all my prior data, but instead of using migration assistant, I downloaded the backup disc contents to the same 2024 MacBook Pro's Hard Drive. How can I repopulate the data to my 2024 MacBook Pro computer? I no longer possess the Western Digital backup device and all the backup data resides on my Hard Drive in a Library folder - which itself contains multiple multiple folders. Thank you for any assistance and advice,
David
typically you would restore using the Time Machine/ Migration Assistant interface select the Western Digital drive as the source your Mac is the destination.
Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant
Transfer your information to Mac from another computer or ...
Beyond that if all you have is files and folders— you can drag them to where you want them is just a guess(?)
For you third party—Carbonite support may be you best best for help with their product and or protocol for your situation
If you value your user data
3-2-1 Backup Strategy: three copies of your data, two different methods, and one offsite.
More than one device, more than one backup methodology— and backup regularly.
—Back up your Mac Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support
