I am getting just yesterday an error message from the TimeMachine "Error......Pro.sparsebundle is already in use.......latest successful backup at 4:17PM yesterday (4/9/13). Does anyone know cause and what action should be taken to avoid not backing up?

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I am getting just yesterday an error message from the TimeMachine "Error......Pro.sparsebundle is already in use.......latest successful backup at 4:17PM yesterday (4/9/13). Does anyone know cause and what action should be taken to avoid not backing up?

Getting error message and do not know how to address....."Time Machine error" Pro.sparsebundle is already in use (Latest successful backup @ 4:17PM yesterday April 9 2013.

Looking for best actions to take to continue automatic backups without getting this message?

I do not know if it is related but also got an error code #6584.....not sure if it is related or something different?

Minnesota Andy

MacBook Pro, iOS 6.1.3, Time Capsule Model A1355

Posted on Apr 10, 2013 6:13 AM

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Answer 1

Bob Timmons

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186,140 points

Apr 10, 2013 6:34 AM in response to Minnesota Andy

Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule

Count to 10

Plug the power cord back in to the back of the Time Capsule

This simple reset will fix this Lion and Mountain Lion 98% of the time. If you are in the 2% category, more information is here:

The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.

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Answer 2

Apr 10, 2013 11:59 AM in response to Bob Timmons

Thanks for the help. All seems to be returned to where it should be.

This solved my question - 10 points

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Answer 3

Bob Timmons

Level 10

186,140 points

Apr 10, 2013 12:05 PM in response to Minnesota Andy

Glad that this resolved the issue for you.

Not sure why you marked your response as the correct answer to your question though.

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