backup stops and doesn't complete a backup

External drives being used for time machine backups no longer complete backups. Please advise.

iMac 27″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 16, 2020 5:38 AM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2020 10:41 AM

Run Disk Utility's First Aid on all your drives.

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Dec 16, 2020 10:41 AM in response to Drawb365

Run Disk Utility's First Aid on all your drives.

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