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"Backup failed" using Time Capsule

Hello, trying to back up a Macbook using Time Capsule, keep getting the message that backup failed, even when I attach with MB to TB with an Ethernet cable.

Anyone have any idea where I could begin to start looking for a solution?

MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, Logic 8, Apogee Duet, Rig Kontrol 3,, Mac OS X (10.5.2), Telecaster x2, Hodson503S, Gibson SG, Gibson Les Paul, Ibanez Artcore bass

Posted on Jun 14, 2008 12:56 PM

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User profile for user: skorpien
skorpien
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Posted on Jun 14, 2008 6:15 PM

Hi James,

Have you tried erasing your Time Capsule disk? If it's the initial backup, it could be that you have a corrupt sparsebundle file. Go into AirPort Utility > Manual Setup > Disks and select and erase the internal disk. Then try your backup again using an ethernet cable and see if that works.
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