Tried to backup my laptop, but got this message:
“Time Machine couldn't complete the backup to 'My Passport." The backup disk is not in Mac OS extended (Journaled) format, which is required.”
I just bought ‘My Passport Ultra’ and have OS X El Capitan Version 10.11.1 on my MacBook Pro.
Help!
MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.1)
YOu need to format the new external drive. You use your disk utility.app
http://osxdaily.com/2012/01/04/format-an-external-hard-drive-or-usb-flash-drive- for-mac-os-x/
It wouldn't let me erase.
Thanks for trying to help me.
You need to select the disk not the volume.
If you need more step by step
Dear Leroy~
First, may I extend my deep appreciation for your prompt and perfect answer.
I had misread the instructions on your link. (I didn't focus on the drop-down 'MS-DOS.')
However, I went back and re-read, without my high level of anxiety, and "Voilà!"
My Passport is now backing up, while I type.
It's extremely reassuring that you "stayed with me," and continued to offer suggestions.
Best,
Sara
RobertandSara wrote:
Dear Leroy~
First, may I extend my deep appreciation for your prompt and perfect answer.
I had misread the instructions on your link. (I didn't focus on the drop-down 'MS-DOS.')
However, I went back and re-read, without my high level of anxiety, and "Voilà!"
My Passport is now backing up, while I type.
It's extremely reassuring that you "stayed with me," and continued to offer suggestions.
Best,
Sara
Good computing !
“Time Machine couldn't complete the backup to 'My Passport."
