Can't access files though time machine

In Time Machine I can see that folders are there but when I try to restore them I get nothing. I might get an empty folder that says "xxx(original)" but nothing's in it. Or I get a message about lacking permission. Is there a practical way to get at files without going through the TM interface? I presume they're on the backup drive somewhere.

duncantho wrote:
Hmm, after digging into TM's files through the Finder I finally managed to recover everything. TM itself, at least in terms of restoration, remains a bit of a mystery though.
Everything you need to know about TM is here :
http://pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html

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