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TimeMachine Backup to USB HDD Error 100%
Im getting an error when I try to backup my TimeMachine on NAS to a USB HDD 100% of the time. I haven't been able to resolve this but have some thoughts as to why it might be happening. No idea if ...
EkDor wrote:
Is the mounted drive actually a mounted sparsebundle?
Yes, the TM backups are stored on sparsebundle images
EkDor wrote:
Mind you I can't see the sparsebundles directly through any shares or front view listings. Is that correct?
Yes.
EkDor wrote:
Thoughts - The error does say in the log it ran out of space. Seems to be working fine upto a point where it just lists not enough space. Might this be related to the format of the USB?. The thing hampering my problem solving is that it appears to work upto a point, but I have yet to see any files laid down onto the USB HDD.
How is the USB drive formatted? One possibility is that since it was used with a Mac it may be formatted with the GPT partitioning scheme. Try reformatting the USB drive with the MBR partitioning scheme.
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