Time Machine Backup Not working

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Time Machine Backup Not working

Specs: 2017 Macbook Pro

MacOS: Ventura

Hi,

I'm having issues with backing up my macbook to an external HDD. I can do the first backup fine but any subsequent ones are not working. I've tried to reformat the drive and start again but still the same.

The last backup I have is from the 8th Jan, and even now when trying to backup again, it will go through the full cycle but still show the last backup as being the 8th Jan.

Anyone have any idea on how to resolve this please?!

Thanks in advance

Posted on Jan 16, 2024 9:13 AM

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Answer 1

Old Toad

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Jan 16, 2024 10:10 AM in response to iPhoneUser2278

Try the following: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and see if Time Machine can complete another backup. If it can you may have some 3rd party software that is interfering with TM.

Note: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will assure a successful boot into Safe Mode.

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Answer 2

Old Toad

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Jan 18, 2024 2:03 PM in response to iPhoneUser2278

iPhoneUser2278 wrote:

Hi - thanks for your reply :)

I have just tried that just now but that has made no difference at all - last backup still says 8th Jan!

Anything you suggest I could try?

Thanks

If you've got another external drive that you can temporarily use for TM format it APFS and see if you can do a fresh backup with it.

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Answer 3

Jan 18, 2024 8:47 AM in response to Old Toad

Hi - thanks for your reply :)

I have just tried that just now but that has made no difference at all - last backup still says 8th Jan!

Anything you suggest I could try?

Thanks

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