Time Machine And IMAP Questions, Please ?

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Hello,

A few very basic questions re Time Machine, please:

a. Are Mails (also) backed up ?

b. When i go to Open Time machine, a stack of screens appear.

How do i select something from this "deck of cards/screens" that presumably Time machine
captured, that i want to re-install on my pc, after inadvertently deleting it ?

c. Irrespective of Time Machine, was wondering about this also, please:

I did a real dumb-dumb, and would appreciate any suggestions on this. Blame it on old age now.

I use the MAIL App that came with my iMac.
I use Comcast for everything.

My MAIL Comcast account is set up as an IMAP.
So, I'm told "everything" resides on a Server somewhere "forever". True ?

I deleted a few messages inadvertently, and then emptied the trash.
So, it really seems to be truly gone. Other than what might be on Time machine ?

But, since an IMAP, can I somehow resurrect it from the Comcast Server ? Or ?

If someone could guide me thru the steps in doing so, in detail (I miss any of the nuances now)
would be most appreciative.

Thanks, appreciate the help,
Bob
 
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b. When i go to Open Time machine, a stack of screens appear.

How do i select something from this "deck of cards/screens" that presumably Time machine
captured, that i want to re-install on my pc, after inadvertently deleting it ?

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Down the left hand side of your screen should be a calendar, choose the date you want to go back to and double click on it, on the f'Finder' window displayed pick the file you want to restore, right click on it and then go to Restore "your_Filename" to...you can then select the folder for the file, click choose and your file is restored to the location you chose.
 
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Hi,

As always, thanks for help, and previous help.
Much appreciated.

No calendar, but on the right hand side of screen, there is a vertical
graticle of dates. Unusual presentation.

Haven't played with it yet, but apparently, I imagine, that this is what you
are referring to.

So, all set now. (I think)

Regards, and thanks,
Bob
 

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