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Can't get Time Machine to work on new Mac Mini M2

I keep getting a response in Time Machine that "Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to “Time Machine Drive” and "An error occurred while preparing the backup." I've read the articles, and don't know what's wrong.

dave

Posted on Jul 25, 2023 10:09 AM

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Jul 26, 2023 7:17 AM in response to Synthman03

Something else is wrong, because you can use Time Machine on an HDD to backup a new M2 Mac.


If you have exhausted everything at > Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


Then it is time to contact > Official Apple Support for assistants.


Other good backup options include using clone-ware like CarbonCopyCloner or SuperDuper.

https://bombich.com/ https://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html

Can't get Time Machine to work on new Mac Mini M2

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