time machine won't back up

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time machine won't back up

I've been backing up my mac book pro using a WD passport drive and time machine but recently it stopped backing up and says "back up failed" when I try to back up. I can still access data on the drive but can't save to it anymore.

Does anyone know why?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8), WD passport drive

Posted on Apr 23, 2012 4:36 PM

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Answer 1

ds store

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Apr 23, 2012 5:42 PM in response to bethvh

Likely because your using a port powered drive and the Mac is cutting off the power.

Use a powered external drive also diverse your backups.

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CJM651

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Jul 1, 2015 7:32 PM in response to bethvh

I Also have this same problem, even with a new drive!

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