sparsebundle could not be created (error 45)

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sparsebundle could not be created (error 45)

I just bought my first ever Mac a little over 30 days ago and also purchased a 1TB Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home network storage system. I immediately installed the GoFlex software that included a full integration into Time Machine. This worked perfectly until about 4 days ago when all of a sudden it stopped backing up. I'm getting an error that reads: Time Machine could not complete the backup "...sparsebundle could not be created (error 45)".

I can still access the drive outside of the TM program (although not the ATM folder), so the drive itself perfectly installed and connected. I tried rebooting computer and hard drive; that didn't work. I tried re-selecting the drive from within TM; that didn't work either. I'm not really sure what to do...and am pretty pi$$ed at all those "I'm a Mac vs. I'm a PC" commercials right now because this is the same kinda stuff that got me to leave the Windows based systems in the first place. UGH...so WHY is my $4,000 Mac supposed to be any better that an equivelent $2,500 PC?????? Any suggestions on a fix would be greatly appreciated.

2.8 GHz Mac i5, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Apr 3, 2011 5:03 AM

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Linc Davis

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Apr 3, 2011 5:58 AM in response to BigLenW

+UGH...so WHY is my $4,000 Mac supposed to be any better that an equivelent $2,500 PC?????? Any suggestions on a fix would be greatly appreciated.+

You're using Time Machine in a configuration unsupported by Apple, and then blaming Apple for the results. When backing up over a network, the server must be either a Time Capsule or a Mac running 10.5.6 or later:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1427

Many people have posted here after ignoring those guidelines and experiencing data loss. There is no fix that I know of. Since Seagate is claiming to support Time Machine, I suggest you contact Seagate tech support for assistance.

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BigLenW Author

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Apr 3, 2011 4:39 PM in response to Linc Davis

"When backing up over a network, the server must be either a Time Capsule or a Mac running 10.5.6 or later"

I'm running 10.6.7, last I checked that was later then 10.5.6. Again, these are PC type issues; disappointing Apple is no better. Mac lends their name and brand to the Seagate product, so I must therefore assume your comments are are ill-informed. Thanks anyway. Your post was funny to read.

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Linc Davis

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Apr 3, 2011 5:13 PM in response to BigLenW

+I'm running 10.6.7, last I checked that was later then 10.5.6.+

Try reading a little more carefully. The server has to be a Time Capsule or a Mac running 10.5.6 or later, not the client. Your NAS is neither, so your configuration is unsupported, and predictably, it doesn't work.

+Mac lends their name and brand to the Seagate product, so I must therefore assume your comments are are ill-informed.+

Apple has nothing to do with the Seagate product. Seagate, not Apple, claims that it's compatible with Time Machine, and Seagate, not Apple, is responsible for that claim. If you think the claim is misleading, you have a point, and if you can't get satisfaction from Seagate I suggest you consult a lawyer.

For the benefit of anyone finding this topic, the Seagate NAS is *not safe to use with Time Machine*.

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May 14, 2011 10:47 AM in response to BigLenW

Hi BigLenW

I agree with Linc Davis: you should blame Seagate, not Apple...

Since it worked for 30 days (lucky guy: I just bought one today and it doesn't work at all with my beloved second hand 700$ Late 2008 Alu MacBook, hence my presence here, wandering Google for someone to help), I would suspect that the GoFlex Pro free trial subscription has just terminated (it's a 1 month free trial).

Check in the GoFlex Home administration...

And let us know ;-)

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