Accessing Time Machine from a PC

[hankie915]

Hey guys.

Hoped some of you could help me to get some more clarity on this issue.
My mac harddrive completely died however i stored all the backup on my TM external harddrive.
The situation is that i only have a PC for now and how can i access my files on my Time Machine backup harddrive through my PC ?

This would really help me alot.

Thanks,

//Hankie

 

[toolbox]

Um i don't believe that is possible - Windows machines can not open DMG's or the time machine sparse bundle image and if the hdd is formatted specially to be used on a mac the HFS file system again the windows machine will not read it.

However, you can try having a look at MacDrive. That might offer you the option to browse it. I believe there is a trial period but still should give you the time to get your info out.

 

[dolphin842]

You can use the free HFS Explorer to get at the files on your Time Machine drive. The interface leaves much to be desired, but short of a commercial program like MacDrive, it's as good as it gets.

 

[hankie915]

Thanks guys it helped, however why can i only se 70% of the content?
The backup drive is a full 500 GB but my PC only recognize 350 GB ?

//Hankie

 

[toolbox]

You can use the free HFS Explorer to get at the files on your Time Machine drive. The interface leaves much to be desired, but short of a commercial program like MacDrive, it's as good as it gets.

Oh nice tip thanks

 

[Cool Runnings]

Thanks guys it helped, however why can i only se 70% of the content?
The backup drive is a full 500 GB but my PC only recognize 350 GB ?

//Hankie

hmm... perhaps the backup/sparsebundle is 350 GB and the program only can se that? You don't need to see/use the free space anyway....