What does it mean "the volume has the wrong case sensitivity for a backup"?

I am trying to transfer my backup data to a new hard disk and I get this message.

WD 3TB External Disk-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Mar 7, 2012 3:26 PM

32 replies

hmojtaba

Level 1

4 points

Aug 20, 2016 9:26 PM in response to Pondini

Thank you. now i'm using two partitions on my mac, one is cace-sensitive and the other one is case-ignorant. and i am able to use time machine back up them both.

Oct 20, 2016 8:52 PM in response to MuchachoWA

I just discovered that tip myself, but you already beat me to it! This simple hack was right in front of our faces

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What does it mean "the volume has the wrong case sensitivity for a backup"?

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