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Time Machine error

I am getting an error message that says "Unable to complete backup. An error occurred while creating the backup folder." How do I correct this? Thanks in advance

MacBook Pro

Posted on Aug 4, 2021 1:31 PM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2021 1:53 PM

Start with this...


Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes.


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

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Aug 4, 2021 1:53 PM in response to Checkin0218

Start with this...


Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes.


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

Time Machine error

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