HT201250 I only want to keep the latest backup version of my files.  Can I delete all the earlier backups & if so, how?

I only want to keep the latestTime Machine backup version of my files.  Can I delete all the earlier backups to save my external drive space, & if so, how?

Jamarac wrote:
I only want to keep the latestTime Machine backup version of my files.  Can I delete all the earlier backups to save my external drive space, & if so, how?
Doesn't sound like much of a backup plan, but why not just wipe your backup drive and make a fresh backup of your current system? Be easier and safer,
Cheers
Pete

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