When I do a Time Machine backup it gets to the end of the BU it gives a message that it can’t complete because my MacBook Pro has some locked files. I’ve tried doing it with screen saver and sleep mode both disabled and also with a different external drive. If anyone can tell me how to find locked files on my Mac I’d be very appreciative. Thanks.
John
2021 16” M1 MacBook Pro Ventura
That is NOT what it says.
It says some files were unavailable. That could happen for many different reasons, but that message did not specify why.
It says the backup will resume when your Mac is unlocked.
To me, this implies your Mac automatically Locked itself, and refused to transfer any more files.
That could happen if your Mac went to sleep or you have screen locking and password required in:
system preferences > Security & Privacy > General ...
[√] require password after sleep or nnn minutes after screensaver begins.
There may be other more obscure reasons as well.
That is NOT what it says.
It says some files were unavailable. That could happen for many different reasons, but that message did not specify why.
It says the backup will resume when your Mac is unlocked.
To me, this implies your Mac automatically Locked itself, and refused to transfer any more files.
That could happen if your Mac went to sleep or you have screen locking and password required in:
system preferences > Security & Privacy > General ...
[√] require password after sleep or nnn minutes after screensaver begins.
There may be other more obscure reasons as well.
Locked files block my time machine backup
