Back up Volume Read only

My Time Capsule ha been working reasonably well for 3 months but I am now getting a message which says that my back-up volume is read only. Any suggestions?

romor,
“The Backup Volume is Read Only”
For some this was cleared up with a simple reboot. For others it was not. Try the following:
*Cold Reboot the Hard Disk*
First, unmount the drive from the desktop.
Power it down.
Unplug it from the wall socket.
Disconnect it from the computer.
Wait 10 minutes.
Plug it back in to the wall socket.
Connect it back into the computer.
Power it back up.
When it reappears on the desktop try backing up again. This simple step has worked for some in this situation. Regrettably, most who experience this error have had to reformat their Time Machine hard disks. So prepare for this eventuality.
If the above doesn’t work, let us know. We may have other options if you have access to another Mac.
*Use “Get Info” to Change Permissions on 3rd-Party Hard Disks*
Highlight the external hard disk on your desktop.
Go up to the "File" menu and select "Get Info".
At the bottom is "Sharing & Permissions".
Click the little lock icon in the lower right and enter your Admin Password.
Are you (Username) listed in the Name column? If not, add your user account with the tiny “+” button.
What does it say under "Privilege" beside your name?
If it is "Read only" change it to "Read & Write".
Close "Get Info".
Now try to backup.
*By-Pass USB Hub*
If you are using a USB hub, try by-passing the hub and connecting the external hard disk directly into your Mac.
*For Time Capsule Users*
Unfortunately, your going to have to reformat the TCs hard disk. While there are some convoluted procedures to recover from this error, for the average user they simply are not worth the time and effort. Just reformat and start over.
*Reformat the TC Hard Disk*
You can reformat the hard disk in the Time Capsule.
Go to Airport Utility --> Manual Setup --> Disks --> Highlight "Time Capsule Disk" on the left --> Click "Erase" on the right.
Rename the disk and select the level secure erasure. You're done and ready to begin backing up again.
I would suggest connecting the TC directly to your Mac via ethernet. Your initial full backup will go much faster and doesn't fail nearly as often as trying to do it wirelessly. “If you have an Ethernet cable, you can perform your first backup to your Time Capsule via Ethernet; this will allow for the fastest initial backup especially with client computers that use 802.11b or 802.11g.” http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1176
Hope this is helpful.

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