Hello!
MacBook Air (High Sierra 10.13.6) keeps hanging up in Disk Utility at "Checking snapshot X of X" (the number it hangs on changes every time).
I can't force-quit the application or restart the Finder. I have to force shut-down and then restart, which I can do, but I can't successfully complete a First Aid check.
What gives?
Can I disable this snapshot business?
As long as you have Time Machine turned on and your laptop is not connected to that drive, it will create what are called "local snapshots" which are incremental backups stored temporarily on your laptop until you plug in the TM drive again. It then transfers those backups and deletes them from your hard drive. The only certain way to disable them is to turn off Time machine.
As long as you have Time Machine turned on and your laptop is not connected to that drive, it will create what are called "local snapshots" which are incremental backups stored temporarily on your laptop until you plug in the TM drive again. It then transfers those backups and deletes them from your hard drive. The only certain way to disable them is to turn off Time machine.
Mac Service Answer Center - Apple SupportBefore you return your Mac to us, be sure to enable FileVault and back up your data. You may need the backup if your Mac needs to be reformatted during the repair process. Apple isn’t responsible for lost data.
Disable Snapshots
