HT1578 I have found that I can't access the contents of the encrypted disk in time machine backups.  The Finder window displays a grayed-out icon representing the disk.  Can this be remedied?

I have found that I can't access the contents of the encrypted disk in time machine backups.  The Finder window displays a grayed-out icon representing the disk.  Can this be remedied?

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