Backup disc failure
I have a Desktop iMac and have been using a 320GB external hard disc for Time Machine backup.
I now get the message that the Time Machine needs 29GB but only 19MB are available. The usual request to “delete old backups” does not appear. How can the Time Machine function be restored?
Your Time Machine drive should be at least twice the capacity of the original. Otherwise it will keep on running into this problem. Turn off Time Machine from the System Preferences in the Apple menu. You can selectively remove and copy to another destination backups you don't want Time Machine to remove, and free up Time Machine of unnecessary clutter. Your hard drive should not be over 85% full.
Your Time Machine drive should be at least twice the capacity of the original. Otherwise it will keep on running into this problem. Turn off Time Machine from the System Preferences in the Apple menu. You can selectively remove and copy to another destination backups you don't want Time Machine to remove, and free up Time Machine of unnecessary clutter. Your hard drive should not be over 85% full.
You do not say what brand your External Hard Drive is...? Not all are created equal and cheap ones tend to fail sooner than later.
You really need to get another 500GB or larger External Hard Drive for Time Machine.
Hi, Try:
- Under: System Preferences -> Time Machine -> Options: tick " Notify after old backups are deleted "
Refer: Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac -. If your backup drive fills up
Cheers
When you enter Time Machine, is there only one snapshot behind the front window, or more than one?
Backup Disc Failure
