Time machine doesn't work
Hello! I have OS Ventura installed on an external SSD drive. When I try to make a backup (on an external disk) after a few minutes the computer crashes... how can I fix it?
iMac, OS X 10.11
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Hello!
I have OS Ventura installed on an external SSD drive. When I try to make a backup (on an external disk) after a few minutes the computer crashes... how can I fix it?
Just to confirm; you have two external drives connected, one for macOS, and one for Time Machine, correct? What is the manufacturer and model of both external drives?
Have you attempted creating a Time Machine backup in Safe mode? Safe mode can help you to determine whether an issue is caused by software that loads as your Mac starts up.
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- Turn on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key as your Mac starts up.
- Release the key when you see the login window, then log in to your Mac.
- You might be asked to log in again. On either the first or second login window, you should see ”Safe Boot” in the upper-right corner of the window.
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
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