Mac OS X
Q: disk utility first aid hangs checking catalog file on time capsule
My Time Machine is hanging in the "Preparing backup" stage.
So I thought I would check the time capsule's drive and see if there's anything wrong.
Now I have two problems! When I run First Aid on the Time Capsule's disk I get as far as "Checking catalog file," and then the disk utility hangs. Not only does it hang, but it's apparently not interruptible ("Done" button is grayed-out).
Any idea what I should do now? I suppose I could just reformat the disk, but I'd prefer not to lose my history if it's not necessary. Or do I need to take the drive in for a physical?
Thanks!
MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)
Posted on Jul 18, 2016 4:25 PM



