Can't "Enter Time Machine" on an older G4

I just installed 10.5.5 on an older G4 tower (AGP Graphics). The G4's original 350 or 400 MHz CPU has been replaced with a 1.2 GHz CPU. 10.5.5 and Time Machine backup are working without a whimper.
However, when I attempt to Enter Time Machine, the frontmost Finder window changes size, and a copy of the window appears in the center of the screen. But Time Machine's star-field background and the bottom and right side controls do not appear.
My guess is Time Machine wants more graphic power than the built-in ATI Rage 128 Pro.
I don't care about Time Machine's fancy graphics. I just want to be able to find and restore files. What can I do?

I am having the same problem with my MacBook Pro (512 MB VRAM GeForce) when I try to restore my mail. I have only the Mail.app window above my desktop without the Dock and Menu bar showing. I can't do anything else except pressing the escape key to exit time machine mode. I don't have this problem when restoring other files.
So, I don't think it's a graphics problem but I couldn't figure it out. I just discovered the problem today and didn't find any solutions on the internet.

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Multiple Yosemite woes: programs won't start, can't enter Time Machine, etc.

Hello Linc et al.,
I have been having Yosemite problems similar to those discussed elsewhere (e.g. iMac 27" late 2013 and Yosemite) (albeit with 10.10.1, Mid-2010 MacBook Pro): can't enter Time Machine, although it seems to be backing up; programs including Illustrator, EndNote, and Boinc don't start, or only after an hour or two (others, including Microsoft Office, seem okay). They will start normally in safe mode, but not for a newly created user. Many permission repairs carried out (seems okay except for a couple recurring printer-related messages), disk is okay, PRAM and SMC reset. Spent some time with various tech support, so most of these have been tried several times.
The solution here com.apple.xpc.launchd & com.apple.mdworker.bundles pollute logs with errors worked through one restart - there were two mystery uids, owning many files - but not through a second.
I have followed the permission repair procedure from another post (discussions.apple.com/message/27015992#27015992); the initial return was 639, and now it is 0. Restarted since then, nothing appeared to change.
Below is what I get from the test suggested in the first thread mentioned, I hope there is something informative here! I'll study it myself, but don't know what might or might not matter.
Thanks,
Barbara
Start time: 11:29:32 12/05/14
Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,2
System Version: OS X 10.10.1 (14B25)
Kernel Version: Darwin 14.0.0
Time since boot: 29 minutes
SATA
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   2014-12-05 mdworker32 crash x8
   2014-12-05 mdworker crash x14
   2014-12-05 plugin-container crash x2
   2014-12-05 xfig crash
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   Dec 5 11:14:38 WARNING: The Gestalt selector gestaltSystemVersion is returning 10.9.1 instead of 10.10.1. Use NSProcessInfo's operatingSystemVersion property to get correct system version number.
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   Dec 5 11:16:39 en1: 802.11d country code set to 'US'.
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   Dec 5 11:18:25 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:18:39 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:18:41 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:18:47 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:18:51 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:18:58 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
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   Dec 5 11:19:04 Recieved EWS error: Error Domain=MFEWSErrorDomain Code=117 "Id is malformed." UserInfo=0x608000c6ba00 {NSLocalizedDescription=Id is malformed.}
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   Dec 5 11:19:11 CoreText CopyFontsForRequest received mig IPC error (FFFFFFFFFFFFFECC) from font server
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Hello Linc et al.,
I have been having Yosemite problems similar to those discussed elsewhere (e.g. iMac 27" late 2013 and Yosemite) (albeit with 10.10.1, Mid-2010 MacBook Pro): can't enter Time Machine, although it seems to be backing up; programs including Illustrator, EndNote, and Boinc don't start, or only after an hour or two (others, including Microsoft Office, seem okay). They will start normally in safe mode, but not for a newly created user. Many permission repairs carried out (seems okay except for a couple recurring printer-related messages), disk is okay, PRAM and SMC reset. Spent some time with various tech support, so most of these have been tried several times.
The solution here com.apple.xpc.launchd & com.apple.mdworker.bundles pollute logs with errors worked through one restart - there were two mystery uids, owning many files - but not through a second.
I have followed the permission repair procedure from another post (discussions.apple.com/message/27015992#27015992); the initial return was 639, and now it is 0. Restarted since then, nothing appeared to change.
Below is what I get from the test suggested in the first thread mentioned, I hope there is something informative here! I'll study it myself, but don't know what might or might not matter.
Thanks,
Barbara
Start time: 11:29:32 12/05/14
Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,2
System Version: OS X 10.10.1 (14B25)
Kernel Version: Darwin 14.0.0
Time since boot: 29 minutes
SATA
   HGST HTS541515A9E630
Diagnostic reports
   2014-12-05 mdworker32 crash x8
   2014-12-05 mdworker crash x14
   2014-12-05 plugin-container crash x2
   2014-12-05 xfig crash
Log
   Dec 5 11:14:35 com.adobe.illustrator.43768: Service exited due to signal: Terminated: 15
   Dec 5 11:14:38 WARNING: The Gestalt selector gestaltSystemVersion is returning 10.9.1 instead of 10.10.1. Use NSProcessInfo's operatingSystemVersion property to get correct system version number.
Call location:
   Dec 5 11:15:21 com.apple.quicklook: Endpoint has been activated through legacy launch(3) APIs. Please switch to XPC or bootstrap_check_in(): com.apple.quicklook
   Dec 5 11:16:39 en1: 802.11d country code set to 'US'.
   Dec 5 11:16:39 en1: Supported channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 165
   Dec 5 11:18:25 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:18:39 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:18:41 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:18:47 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:18:51 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:18:58 com.apple.imfoundation.IMRemoteURLConnectionAgent: The _DirtyJetsamMemoryLimit key is not available on this platform.
   Dec 5 11:19:04 Recieved EWS error: Error Domain=MFEWSErrorDomain Code=117 "Id is malformed." UserInfo=0x608000e6b4c0 {NSLocalizedDescription=Id is malformed.}
   Dec 5 11:19:04 Recieved EWS error: Error Domain=MFEWSErrorDomain Code=117 "Id is malformed." UserInfo=0x608000c6ba00 {NSLocalizedDescription=Id is malformed.}
   Dec 5 11:19:11 BUG in libdispatch client: dispatch_mig_server: mach_msg() failed (ipc/send) invalid memory - 0x1000000c
   Dec 5 11:19:11 CoreText CopyFontsForRequest received mig IPC error (FFFFFFFFFFFFFECC) from font server
   Dec 5 11:19:11 CoreText CopyFontsForRequest received mig IPC error (FFFFFFFFFFFFFECC) from font server
   Dec 5 11:22:58 Error: execSQLStatement:onConnection:toCompletionWithRetry - SQL=COMMIT;, error-code=1, error-message=cannot commit - no transaction is active
   Dec 5 11:23:09 Error: execSQLStatement:onConnection:toCompletionWithRetry - SQL=COMMIT;, error-code=1, error-message=cannot commit - no transaction is active
   Dec 5 11:26:00 [com.apple.calendar.store.log.persistent.operation] [CalOperationQueue (x-coredata://UUID/ExchangePrincipal/p3): <CalExchangeSyncAccountOperation: 0x7f92fbe96830> failed with error Error Domain=NSURLErrorDomain Code=-1003 "A server with the specified hostname could not be found." UserInfo=0x7f92fe1cbfa0 {NSUnderlyingError=0x7f92fe3021f0 "A server with the specified hostname could not be found.", NSErrorFailingURLStringKey=https://EMAIL/ews/exchange.asmx, NSErrorFailingURLKey=https://EMAIL/ews/exchange.asmx, _kCFStreamErrorDomainKey=12, _kCFStreamErrorCodeKey=8, NSLocalizedDescription=A server with the specified hostname could not be found.}.]
   Dec 5 11:26:05 process WindowServer[150] caught causing excessive wakeups. Observed wakeups rate (per sec): 3474; Maximum permitted wakeups rate (per sec): 150; Observation period: 300 seconds; Task lifetime number of wakeups: 120600
   Dec 5 11:26:05 com.apple.ReportCrash.Root: Endpoint has been activated through legacy launch(3) APIs. Please switch to XPC or bootstrap_check_in(): com.apple.ReportCrash.DirectoryService
   Dec 5 11:26:06 Error loading dyld shared cache uuid UUID: 0x8
   Dec 5 11:29:38 process smcDiagnose[687] caught causing excessive wakeups. Observed wakeups rate (per sec): 49533; Maximum permitted wakeups rate (per sec): 150; Observation period: 300 seconds; Task lifetime number of wakeups: 48870
   Dec 5 11:29:38 com.apple.ReportCrash.Root: Endpoint has been activated through legacy launch(3) APIs. Please switch to XPC or bootstrap_check_in(): com.apple.ReportCrash.DirectoryService
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Can't enter time machine if switched off

I have been using TimeMachineEditor for years to get only backup a day. But, after finally moving my previous backup to my new time capsule, I find that I can't enter time machine unless it is turned on in system preferences. This never happened before and I'm wondering if anyone knows why. The editor only works (although it isn't working at all at the moment) if time machine is turned off.

Thanks for the reply and I'm thinking that you are right that Time Machine is just buggy. I do have the latest version of the editor and I don't think the editor is at fault. I just did a backup, I think, but when I enter Time Machine it goes into waiting mode which means it can't find the backup even though the Time Capsule is mounted on my desktop. When I try double clicking on the file in the finder, it tells me that Disk Image can't find the resource. Later it will likely work again.
I bought the Time Capsule because I was wary of using a third party networked drive any longer since it erased all my backups a month ago and started over. But it looks like Time Capsule is no better and may even be worse at the moment.

Can't enter Time Machine

New MacBook Pro, OS X v10.7.2. I can't enter Time Machine. I've been backing up regularly to my external drive, plugged directly into my Mac. It seems to be backing up just fine. I try to Enter Time Machine, and nothing happens. No error message, and obviously no Time Machine. Without an error message, I can't figure out what to fix. Ideas?

Restarting fixed it. I tried it after following a More Like This thread. I swear I looked before I posted! Thanks, dannyson, for posting and fixing the same issue.

Time Machine - can not 'Enter Time Machine'

Back ups seem to prepare and progress and complete successfully and are visible on the TM Drive.
Everything worked fine, and then one day, I can not remember if there was anything I did or installed that may have changed this, as one does not know to check it all the time, other than to see the cool transition...
When I click on 'Enter Time Machine' or on the TM Icon in the dock, The screen flashes once, a window of desktop contacts flashes once, and then finder restarts with nothing having happened. It does not enter the Time Machine GUI.
I have searched high and low on discussions, no-one seems to have encountered this before. What can I do ? Anyone seen this , Any Ideas ?

tibbs01 wrote:
Oh dear, no response to my post.
Mmmmm how will i ever get time machine to work again ?
I don't want to re-install the Mac Os.
you don't want to but you might have to. I've never seen anything like what you describe. you can try reselecting the TM drive in TM preferences and see if that does anything (I expect not). you can also try setting up TM with a different drive and doing a full backup. see if it works there. if it doesn't, I don't see any options besides reinstalling.
P.S. do you have any antivirus software? use Filevault?

Can't enter Time Machine on a remote Mini

Using ARD 3.2.2 on a MacBook Pro (10.5.5), I'm able to access (control, send files, etc.) a Mini (10.5.5, ARD 3.2.2/firewall is off). However, while controlling this remote machine, the control session sort of freezes up after I enter Time Machine on that Mini.
After pressing esc, I regain control of the Mini.
Why can't I see Time Machine?

Hi ...
Been having the same problem with my colocated MacMini @ macminicolo.net. But with some help from the tech there, he gave me a great solution. We tried using the VGA adapter that came with the Mini & rebooting, but that didn't do the trick. He then remembered that some of his Unix box customers sent him a custom made dummy VGA adapter that worked for them. He had a spare one. We tied it and it worked like a champ. I was able to get into Time Machine remotely for the first time since setting it up ... and see all the graphics and buttons in TM correctly.
Here is the URL < <a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://">http://tvtool.info/go.htm?http://tvtool.info/english/dummy_e.htm > to the article on how to build your own adapter. All you need is a VGA connector, its housing and three 75 Ohms resistors. A little soldering & you're done.
I'm off to Radio Shack to get the parts right now.
Hope this helps.
Joe Streno
http://www.go2jo.com

Can not enter time machine

I'm able to make backups but when I click "Enter Time Machine" or if I try to go to Applications-> Time Machine... nothing happens. I need to restore a malfunctioning application and I really need to figure out why this won't work. I appreciate any guidance.

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up a guest account” (without the quotes) in the search box.
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
As Guest, test. Same problem(s)?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on some Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem(s)?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode.) Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

How can I enter time machine and recover my Files.

I recently had to take my imac in for the seagate replce issue that Apple had, and recieved my machine back with a new drive and OS on it. When I plug in my external drive with my backed up time machine files, I am still unable to enter time machnie and recover the files. Please experts give me some help.

See Pondini's TM FAQs for starters.

I have a new mac book pro/LION and can't access my back up data when I click on "enter time machine". I need the back up data that I could access on my old mac book pro (that is now broken). Tnx so much

I have a new mac book pro/LION and can't access my back up data when I click on "enter time machine". I need the back up data that I could access on my old mac book pro (that is now broken). I can only access time machine back up data that I've obtained since starting the new mac book pro. Tnx so much

Try doing a click-and-hold on the Time Machine icon in the Dock, then select "Browse Other Time Machine Disks".
By the way, you've been misled by poor field labeling on this forum into typing a large part of your message into the field intended for the subject. In the future just type a short summary of your post into that field and type the whole message into the field below that.

When i enter time machine with mail open can see past mail . when i open iPhoto and enter time machine can not see past photos have i got a problem ????

when i enter time machine with mail open can see past mail . when i open iPhoto and enter time machine can not see past photos have i got a problem ????

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HT3275 Why can't I enter time machine?

Why can't I enter time machine?

There are lots of possible reasons.. without more info we cannot help.
What OS is on the Mac?
Is this a new setup and has never worked? Or an old setup that has stopped working?
Is mavericks involved at all? Did you clean install or upgrade install it?
What is the target device for Time Machine?
You might like to read some yourself..
See http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

Can I Use Time Machine Restore Files to a New Computer?

I use Time Machine to backup my data to an external drive. Let's say that my computer crashes and I buy a new computer with Leopard installed.
Two Questions:
If I plug my Time Machine drive into the new computer, will I be able to recreate the old files and settings? Or does Time Machine only work to restore information on a specific computer?
If Time Machine WILL restore the documents onto a new computer, what happens if the first computer is Power PC and the new one is Intel?
Thanks!
Message was edited by: Dan D\'Errico

Dan D'Errico wrote:
I use Time Machine to backup my data to an external drive. Let's say that my computer crashes and I buy a new computer with Leopard installed.
Two Questions:
If I plug my Time Machine drive into the new computer, will I be able to recreate the old files and settings?
Yes - see my comments below regarding "Migrating User Data From One Mac to Another".
Or does Time Machine only work to restore information on a specific computer?
No
If Time Machine WILL restore the documents onto a new computer, what happens if the first computer is Power PC and the new one is Intel?
Then you should choose to Migrate your personal data over but NOT Applications. They may likely not be compatible with the new system.
*_Migrating User Data From One Mac to Another_*
*Firewire Disk Mode*
If you have a FireWire cable, you can connect one Mac to the other via FireWire Disk Mode. Then use Migration Assistant to transfer all of your files and applications over from the older Mac. It should result in a virtually identical setup as your previous Mac. Follow the instructions in this KB article:
“How to use FireWire target disk mode”
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
*Using Time Machine Before Initial Launch of New Mac*
Before starting the new Mac for the first time, attach the hard disk that contains the Time Machine backups from the old Mac.
Start the new Mac and begin the setup process. At some point it will ask you if you would like to Migrate/Import user data from another computer or a Time Machine backup disk. Follow the prompts and select the date of the backup you would like to restore your user data from. Once the migration is complete use Disk Utility to repair any permissions issues.
*Using Time Machine After Initial Launch of New Mac*
If you have already created a User Account on the new Mac using a DIFFERENT Username and Password from the old Mac, then do the following:
Attach the hard disk containing the previous Macs' Time Machine backups to the new computer.
Go to Applications --> Utilities --> and launch Migration Assistant.
At the welcome dialogue click "Continue." You may be required to enter your Admin password.
For Migration Method chose "From a Time Machine backup or other disk".
Select the hard disk containing the previous Time Machine backups. (Give Migration Assistant some time as it scans the disk for eligible data to migrate.)
Now select which User Accounts you would like to migrate over.
However, if you have already created a User Account on the new Mac using the SAME Username and Password as the old Mac, then you will need to do this:
Create a new User Admin Account on the new Mac with a completely unique name.
Now, delete the first User Account you created on the new Mac - The one that is identical to the old Mac. (Of course, backup any important files that were created using the new User Account before deleting it.)
Finally, use Migration Assistant as described above to move the old User Account data over from the Time Machine backups.
*Full Backup After Restore*
Bear in mind that in all cases Time Machine will perform a full backup after a full restore. This is normal. Time Machine will resume incremental backups after the full backup has completed. To view previous backups, Control-click or right-click the Time Machine icon in your Dock or Option-click the Time Machine menu extra and Choose "Browse Other Time Machine Disks," then select your previous backup volume. You will enter Time Machine and be able to browse your previous back ups and restore files. (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1338)
Let us know if this was helpful.
Cheers!

Can't Access Time Machine Backup Files After Reinstall

I just completed a clean reinstall of Mountain Lion. Obviously I've missed some important step(s). When I enter Time Machine, I can see that there are older back ups by the dates on the right hand side of the screen, but they are greyed out. I'm confident the files are there, the issue is being able to access the files.
I've seen some notes about "reassociating Time Machine" with my "new" computer with some terminal commands, but I get lost with the instructions I've read and it sounds like if I do it wrong there is a pretty good chance I could really cause some damage. For the time being, I've turned off TM, but the dirve is still mounted and available.
For some reason, I was able to access and resotre my Documents folder - I just can't get into all the folders/files. Prior to the reinstall, I did visually confirm that I could see and access all my backup files.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.

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Can't access time machine backups before yesterday

Yesterday, I reformatted my HD and did a clean install of Mavericks. For the last 2 months, I've been doing daily Time Machine backups via my Airport Time Capsule.
Even though I am not doing a full restore, I would like to restore specific files and this is where I'm having my problems. When I enter Time Machine, I can see all of the backups since doing my fresh install; however anything older than yesterday is "non-selectable" and appears blacked out.
How am I able to access my older backups?

While in Time Machine, press the key combination shift-command-C. The front window will show all mounted volumes. All snapshots should now be accessible. Select the one you want and navigate to the files you want to restore.

How can I use Time Machine with my existing network attached storage drives

I am a new mac user switching over from windows and have an extensive amount of existing equipment including 2 network attached storage devices (Buffalo Technologies). I would like to use these with Time Machine, but can not figure out how to do it. When I enter time machine setup it does not show these drives while the Finder does.

As of right now we are all SOL unless you own a Time Capsule. At the very least I wish apple would offer some kind of trade-up if they are not going to release a software update.
It really doesn't make any sense why we can't do this with a standard AEBS. Any fix should just be a matter of software, and while technically apple covered its butt with that little "subject to change" disclaimer on the leopard preview page, pulling it at the last minute and expecting those who believed their advertisement to buy another device that does the exact same thing for more money is just wrong. Give us a break apple, tell us your at least working on a fix, its the right thing to do.

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