Deleting lots of Time Machine files

[aswine]

I just went through my Lightroom library and deleted about 40 GB of photos. Those are backed up on my Time Machine drive. I don't want those photos on either drive. Is there a way to automatically compare my current Lightroom library with the one on my Time Machine drive, and delete all the photos that are only on the Time Machine drive?

 

[bluereef]

Tm

You can only view TM files under the USER folder, can't delete them or edit them but can open and compare to your LR photo's

 

[benwiggy]

In the Time Machine app, navigate to the file and right-click on it. There's an option there to delete the file.

I don't think there's an easy way to automate this, without some heavy scripting magic.

 

[bluereef]

That is not possible:

The operation can’t be completed because backup items can’t be modified.

 

[benwiggy]

That is not possible:

The operation can’t be completed because backup items can’t be modified.

Not in the Finder: In the TM app.

 

[Edie Brickell]

I think you should read this topic may be it help

http://pondini.org/TM/15.html