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Can't backup on time machine

I've tried 4 times to back up my MacBook pro with time machine but it never gets past 4 or 5 GB and that took 8 hours


MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 23, 2020 6:23 PM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2020 8:55 AM

Hello richardfrommarlboro and welcome to Apple Support Communities.


It seems like you are having issues creating a Time Machine backup. The following article goes over some information on this issue:


If you can't back up or restore your Mac using Time Machine


If a Time Machine backup takes longer than you expect



If you are still unable to create a backup, let us know the following:


What happens at the end of that 4 or 5 GB and 8 hours?


Are you getting an error message of any kind?



Cheers.

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Apr 25, 2020 8:55 AM in response to richardfrommarlboro

Hello richardfrommarlboro and welcome to Apple Support Communities.


It seems like you are having issues creating a Time Machine backup. The following article goes over some information on this issue:


If you can't back up or restore your Mac using Time Machine


If a Time Machine backup takes longer than you expect



If you are still unable to create a backup, let us know the following:


What happens at the end of that 4 or 5 GB and 8 hours?


Are you getting an error message of any kind?



Cheers.

Can't backup on time machine

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