Can't delete old files from used TC

I bought a 500GB time capsule on ebay. No problem with the wireless, but I can't do a back up because it looks like the files from the old user are still on there.

kbug61 wrote:
I bought a 500GB time capsule on ebay. No problem with the wireless, but I can't do a back up because it looks like the files from the old user are still on there.
Launch AirPort Utility, double-click on your Time Capsule to enter "Manual Setup" mode, select the "Disks" icon in the toolbar, select "Time Capsule Disk" (or whatever yours is called) on the left, then click the "Erase" button.

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