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RodBebendorf Author

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Back up utility will not back up

Having trouble using time machine, have used multiple new external HD for backup but time machine keeps saying there is an error while copying files.... doesn't complete.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on May 12, 2022 8:31 PM

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TheLittles

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Posted on May 12, 2022 9:02 PM

RodBebendorf Said:

"Back up utility will not back up: Having trouble using time machine, have used multiple new external HD for backup but time machine keeps saying there is an error while copying files.... doesn't complete."

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Re-Mount the Drive in Recovery Mode:

Boot into Recovery Mode (Intel or Silicon) . Then, using Disk Utility, see if the Hard Drive is seen. If it is, then see if you need to click the “Mount’ button for it. Try rebooting once more. If of no success, then click unmount button, and then the mount button. Try rebooting once more, logging in, seeing if it works.

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