Cannot install sl due to time machine

i am getting an error message that says i cannot install sl due to time machine being used as the backup, despite my turning off time machine...ideas?

Hi
Open Finder and open up ur Mac HD,u will have a folder called backup.db or backup,just drag that folder out from there and drop it on ur desktop screen.Restart ur computer and try installing it. It should Work
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