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error message: Time Machine could not create a local snapshot to back up from because there was insufficient free space on the source volume(s).


is this an issue with free space on my imac hard drive, not the backup drive?

iMac Pro

Posted on Sep 3, 2022 4:35 AM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2022 4:55 AM

Correct. Local snapshots are kept on your Mac. You do not have enough space on the Mac.

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