HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Patricia Walden's Time Ca/PATRICIA's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.

The backup disk image “/Volumes/Patricia Walden's Time Ca/PATRICIA’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. I get this when the time machine should be doing a back up.

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My time machine error message "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Richard Searson's Time Caps/Richard's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use." Any suggestions please?

The backup disk image “/Volumes/Richard Searson's Time Caps/Richard’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. It hasnt backed up for over 24 hours now and I am concerned as only in May my whole system crashed and the time machine was not able to recover any data. I do not want this to happen again. Thanks

This is our most common problem.. and you are number 2 today.
Look on the right..
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Your problem is repeated with the solution ad nauseam.
But the solution is simple.. pull out the power cord from the TC.. count to 10.. Plug in the power cord again.
This is just poor networking from Apple.
Whenever you have TM issues.. this is the place to check.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Your issue is C12.

TIme Machine keeps saying "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Phillip Haines's Time Capsu/Phillip Haines iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use."

How do I get the time machine to work again. It's been dong this for 3 days, over and over again.

This is stock standard issue.. report 5-10 times a day here.
Solution is good old.. "Did you turn it off and on again??"
Unplug the TC.. count to 10.. plug the TC power back in again.
This fixes 98% of problems.. and shows the advancement in Mac OS and Apple firmware.. to be just like that other OS we love to hate.
If you cannot get satisfaction.. reboot the whole network.. never a bad idea.. Everything off and start in correct order. Modem.. wait 2min.. TC.. wait 2min.. Clients.
Tell us if you still have issues or read the master wizard of all things TM/TC
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
C12

HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/V's Back-up/Name's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.

This keeps happening. What have I done wrong and how do I fix this?
I have an older Macbook Pro that I am curently not using and 2 iPads that share the same Wi-Fi network if that makes any difference.

This is mountain lion in all its glory. Bug zoo inc.
See the post that was immediately next to yours.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4825784?tstart=0
Restart the TC.

Time could not backup message said the back up disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/......iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use. Can anyone help me, with what to do? Thanks

Time could not backup message said the back up disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/......iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.( the ..... is my name on the message)
Can anyone please help me, with what to do?
Thanks Sue

Ok.. read C12 and C17 is also relevant in Pondini troubleshooting.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Try the above.
No luck then you should do
A1 .. Load the widget so you know what TM is doing.
A4 .. Reset of TM.
A5.. Verify the backup.
First thing.. though.. do a full network reboot..
Turn off everything.. restart the modem.. wait 2min.
Restart the TC.. wait 2min
Restart the computer. See if it now functions.
You might have to reset or do more severe stuff.. but try with that.
I am offline for 8 hours..
Pondini or one of the others here might be able to help further.

HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/terry bostock's Time Capsul/terry bostock's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.

I,m getting this message, The backup disk image “/Volumes/terry bostock's Time Capsul/terry bostock’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. What does this mean. I've upgraded to Mountain Lion, but it was ok till recently.

A constant bug in Mountain Lion.
Usually, simply powering off the Time Capsule, waiting a few minutes, and starting it back up will reset the network connection.
Give that a try first.

HT3275 I just brought a New Macbook Pro and was successful in transfering data from my old macbook. However when I try to back up to my time capsule I receive this message. "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Salvatore Totino's Time Cap/Lorraine's MacBook Pr

I just brought a New Macbook Pro and was successful in transfering data from my old macbook. However when I try to back up to my time capsule I receive this message. "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Salvatore Totino's Time Cap/Lorraine’s MacBook Pro.spars

You may need to reset TM and start with a fresh full backup.
For the particular error see
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

Since upgrading to Lion, my time machine backups are failing - error message: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Jackie Scanlon's Time Caps/Jacqueline Drabczynska's MacBook.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1). Any ideas?

Since upgrading my Macbook to Lion, the time machine backups are failing - error message: "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Jackie Scanlon's Time Caps/Jacqueline Drabczynska’s MacBook.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1)." I have rebooted the TIme Capsule and it worked OK, but don't want to do that every time. Any suggestions? Thanks

Any new info on this?
I had the exact same problem and went crazy and spent a hecka lot of time trying to deal with my brand new 2TB Time Capsule and almost brand new MacBook Pro. Then I thought I fixed it...and I tried SO MANY things, I don't really know what did it...except taking out any apostrophe's in names of stuff that Apple puts in there...BUT...now it's back.
Grrr...

The backup disk image "/Volumes/Jeffrey Brown's Time Capsul-1/Main.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 17).

The backup disk image "/Volumes/Jeffrey Brown's Time Capsule-1/Main.Sparsebundle" could not be created (error 17). How can I fix it?

Try just rebooting the TC.. or a reboot of the network..
Turn everything off and restart in correct order.. modem.. TC.. clients. 2min gap.
Try C9 in pondini for that error.
http://pondini.org/TM/C9.html
I generally make a nuisance of myself here by suggesting Apple names are more curse than help. Apple automatic naming conventions are causing havoc.. change everything to SMB compatible names.. ie windows networking which is the base common denominator of networking.. ie if it works with SMB it works on any OS.
Short.. less than 20 characters. 10 is usually plenty. Why type more than you need to?
No spaces.. spaces have to be removed even in apple names..
Pure alphanumeric.. some characters cause issues.. again the apostrophe is a nasty item to all other OS.
The -1 is stupid Mountain Lion.
eg Jeffrey Brown's Time Capsule-1
Change to JBTC

The backup disk image "/Volumes/Felix Pereira's Time Capsul/Felix Pereira's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.

The backup disk image “/Volumes/Felix Pereira's Time Capsul/Felix Pereira’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use.

Please look over to the right of this page under the heading of More Like This for multiple answers and solutions.
Or, see #C12 in Time Machine - Troubleshooting
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

I am getting this error when time machine tries to back up to a time capsule. "The backup disk image "/Volumes/JUDY ARCENEAUX's Time Capsu-1/JUDY ARCENEAUX's MacBook Air.sparsebundle" is already in use." Same time capsule has worked in the past.

I am getting this error when time machine tries to back up to a time capsule. "The backup disk image “/Volumes/JUDY ARCENEAUX's Time Capsu-1/JUDY ARCENEAUX’s MacBook Air.sparsebundle” is already in use." Same time capsule has worked in the past.

First, restart the computer and the Time Capsule. In most of the cases, this should solve the problem.
If it doesn't work, see > http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html

I keep getting the message "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Donald Baker's Time Capsul/Donald Baker's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1). does anyone know what this means? My time capsule refuses to back up.

I keep getting the message "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Donald Baker's Time Capsul/Donald Baker’s iMac.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1). does anyone know what this means? My time capsule refuses to back up.

Time Capsule and Time Machine master guru Pondini has all the answers.
Check # C17 in his excellent support document Time Machine -- Troubleshooting.
http://Pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

What do I do when I get this Time Machine message? The backup disk image "/Volumes/Mark McConnell's Time Capsu/Mark's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.

What do I do when I get this Time Machine error message?
"The backup disk image “/Volumes/Mark McConnell's Time Capsu/Mark’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use."

Unplug your Time Capsule from power. Wait 10 seconds and then power it on again. When the light goes green try backing up again.

The backup disk image "/Volumes/George Stoddard's Time Caps-1/George Stoddard's Computer (4).sparsebundle" is already in use.

I am unable to back up my iMac ang get this message when I try: "The backup disk image “/Volumes/George Stoddard's Time Caps-1/George Stoddard’s Computer (4).sparsebundle” is already in use."

Look at the more like this column on the right. we are getting asked this 10times a day.
C12 http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/Joe Sykes' Computer.sparsebundle" is already in use.

The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Joe Sykes’ Computer.sparsebundle” is already in use.

First, restart the Mac and the Time Capsule. In most of the cases, this will solve the problem.
If it doesn't work, see > http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html

HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Patricia Walden's Time Ca/PATRICIA's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.

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