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Apple M1 Pro (Monterey) - Backup file stuck "inProgress" state

Hi There,

I am trying to backup my Mac to external HD drive. I left it running overnight but then I can see that the backup file is showing "2022-03-24-185050.inProgress". The file extension doesnt change, I dont think this is a "good" backup.

Any suggestions what to do to fix it and make sure the backup is good?

Jack

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Mar 25, 2022 7:21 AM

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leroydouglas

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Posted on Mar 25, 2022 9:35 AM

jacek261 wrote:

Hi There,

I am trying to backup my Mac to external HD drive. I left it running overnight but then I can see that the backup file is showing "2022-03-24-185050.inProgress". The file extension doesnt change, I dont think this is a "good" backup.

Any suggestions what to do to fix it and make sure the backup is good?

Jack

See if there is anything here:

Time Machine troubleshooting on Mac - Apple Support

If a Time Machine backup takes longer than you expect - Apple Support

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