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time machine space

I am getting 'can't back up because no space' in my back drive. I thought time machine always deletes the oldest backup to make space???


GH

iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jul 28, 2020 4:01 PM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2020 2:23 PM

There are some specified reasons or things outlined in those

article links further down among those listed; past first two.


Answers and troubleshooting ideas are covered among all.

Each link above has ideas that are better used than not.


This 'page' covers several but not all:

• How to Delete Old Backups from Time Machine on Mac - osxdaily


Some reading and good reference links to bookmark on

more than one device or mac. There are times when you

really should have 'more than one' external dedicated drive

for Time Machine; and be sure to get better brands, too.


There's no 'super simple' answer, really. Some know how to

go into single-user mode, try and use 'terminal commands'.


Anyway, I'm going out to catch up on yard work; cut brush,

and maybe do the weekly mow, of front/back yard tall grass.


Take care & good luck!🌤🌻

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 29, 2020 2:23 PM in response to Gjmh

There are some specified reasons or things outlined in those

article links further down among those listed; past first two.


Answers and troubleshooting ideas are covered among all.

Each link above has ideas that are better used than not.


This 'page' covers several but not all:

• How to Delete Old Backups from Time Machine on Mac - osxdaily


Some reading and good reference links to bookmark on

more than one device or mac. There are times when you

really should have 'more than one' external dedicated drive

for Time Machine; and be sure to get better brands, too.


There's no 'super simple' answer, really. Some know how to

go into single-user mode, try and use 'terminal commands'.


Anyway, I'm going out to catch up on yard work; cut brush,

and maybe do the weekly mow, of front/back yard tall grass.


Take care & good luck!🌤🌻

time machine space

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