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Time could not backup message said the back up disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/......iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use. Can anyone help me, with what to do? Thanks

Time could not backup message said the back up disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/......iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.( the ..... is my name on the message)

Can anyone please help me, with what to do?

Thanks Sue

Time machine Airport-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Jun 17, 2013 3:16 AM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2013 3:24 AM

This is standard problem..


We answer it at least 10times a day.. Look at the more like this.


In summary.. your TC needs a boot in the guts.. (figuratively speaking).


Pull out the power cord.. count to 10.. plug in the power cord.


Come back if that doesn't fix it. It works for 98% of people .. but you might belong to th exclusive 2%.

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Jun 17, 2013 3:24 AM in response to Susanmccann

This is standard problem..


We answer it at least 10times a day.. Look at the more like this.


In summary.. your TC needs a boot in the guts.. (figuratively speaking).


Pull out the power cord.. count to 10.. plug in the power cord.


Come back if that doesn't fix it. It works for 98% of people .. but you might belong to th exclusive 2%.

Jun 17, 2013 5:17 AM in response to LaPastenague

Hi LaPastenague,

Sorry to bother you again, followed advice, and all folders seemed to come back but have since had 2 messages to say cannot back up same message as before. RE disk image and imac.sparsebundle etc.


Not sure what to do next. I did try to access earlier backups in the folder and would not let me use earlier airport apps or time machine in folders. If this makes any sense?


Thanks

Sue

Jun 17, 2013 5:24 AM in response to Susanmccann

Ok.. read C12 and C17 is also relevant in Pondini troubleshooting.


http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html


Try the above.

No luck then you should do


A1 .. Load the widget so you know what TM is doing.


A4 .. Reset of TM.


A5.. Verify the backup.


First thing.. though.. do a full network reboot..


Turn off everything.. restart the modem.. wait 2min.

Restart the TC.. wait 2min

Restart the computer. See if it now functions.


You might have to reset or do more severe stuff.. but try with that.


I am offline for 8 hours..


Pondini or one of the others here might be able to help further.

Time could not backup message said the back up disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/......iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use. Can anyone help me, with what to do? Thanks

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