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Time Machine needs more space than the internal source drive to backup?

Time Machine need more space than the source drive to backup?

I formatted the Time Machine drive and the same problem

MacBook

Posted on Jul 20, 2019 2:40 PM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2019 9:18 AM

Looking at your screen shots, there isn't enough space on the external drive. There needs to be more space than the amount of data you are trying go back up. See the suggestion below.


http://oldtoad.net/pondini.org/TM/1.html

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Jul 21, 2019 9:26 AM in response to Michael Stancato

Hello Michael Stancato,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities! I understand that you are having an issue with your Time Machine backup space. I'm happy to help you find information.


Here are a few resources that can assist you:


If the Time Machine backup disk for your Mac is full

About Time Machine local snapshots


If you have any issues after reviewing the links, please let me know.


Have a great day!

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