Empty Folders on Time Capsule

Is there a way for me to find empty folders on my time capsule without looking in each one? I have all my music on there and know some of the folders/albums contain no files/songs. Thanks!

None that I know about.. you just have to open them..
But the issue is Yosemite more than TC in all likelihood.
Files are often hidden as Yosemite has poor poor networking.
Reboot the whole network.. no luck reset the TC back to factory as that has fixed the problem.

Similar Messages

  • Can I copy my iTunes files and folders to Time Capsule wirelessly from my PC?

    Can I copy my iTunes files and folders to Time Capsule wirelessly from my PC? I was wondering since my iTunes files and folders are connected to iTunes.

    You can but the TC is the worst possible location. The design is slow to start and quick to stop data connections.. that will cause trouble.
    Moving folders has specific instructions.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1364
    Move it to an external hard disk fine.. but be very sure you will not be happy with the TC as a location.

  • How do I batch unlock files in nested folders in Time Capsule

    I am attempting to back up my computer to my Time Capsule, but Time Machine is unable to complete the backup because of lack of space. Part of the problem is that my wife used the TC a couple of years ago to back up some folders manually (i.e. not using Time Machine) and these take up a lot of room. I am unable to delete them, as there are a number of files deep within the folder structure of her photo library that are locked. To locate and unlock them all one by one would take weeks of work, so I either need to find a way to unlock them as a batch, or I will have to reformat the drive. I'm reluctant to do the latter, as that would mean also deleting the most recent backups that my wife and I have both made of our machines using TM.
    I have tried using terminal to do the batch unlock, by moving into the relevant high level folders and using the command
    chflags nouchg *
    as advised elsewhere in these forums, but this doesn't seem to have worked. I am guessing that perhaps it doesn't get into all the nested folder structure. Other advice I have found relates to forcing the trash to empty, but as the TC is an external drive I can't even get as far as dragging these folders into the trash.
    So I would be grateful if anyone could advise how I might batch unlock the files in the nested folders within TC.
    Thanks in advance

    Awesome. Thanks Matthew for finding this utility. I downloaded it used it on 7,000 locked files in all sorts of different folders and it worked within minutes. Saved me a lot of time because Terminal was a pain to use. And it didn't always work.

  • Possible to access files/folders on Time Capsule?

    I'm thinking of buying a Time Capsule. If I backup my Mac with Time Machine, will I then be able to eg. see the pictures from my mac on another Mac in the network? In other words; is it possible to access files and folders instantly from the Time Capsule?

    If you mean Time Machine backups, technically you can use it for both, but it presents some problems.
    See #Q3 in [Using Time Machine with a Time Capsule|http://web.me.com/pondini/TimeMachine/TimeCapsule.html] (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of this forum) for details and a couple of workarounds.

  • Recovering invisible folders from Time Capsule backup

    How do I recover hard_desk/var/ from my Time Capsule backup? The interface does not provide an obvious way to navigate to invisible files and folders.

    To recover a delete photo in iPhoto using Time machine do the following;
    1 - know the title/file name of the photo you deleted.
    2 - while in iPhoto activate TM.
    3 - go back in TM to a date when the photo would be present.
    4 - enter the title/file name in the search window of iPhoto.
    5 - when the photo appears in iPhoto select it and click on the Restore button.
    The photo will be restored and imported into iPhoto as a new import.
    TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
    I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.≤br>
    Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

  • Sharing Folders On Time Capsule, Like Using it as a NAS

    I have a time capsule that is used to backup my MacBook Pro. However I have other computers in the house and would like to setup a folder on the hard drive of the Time Capsule that people can save files to etc. (Read and Write access to that folder). However I don't want other computers (Windows and Macs) to be able to write the other areas on the drive.
    At the moment, my MacBook (the one that I set up the TC on using Airport Utility) seems to gain read write access when connected as the user on my MacBook, however other machines (notably a Windows Vista Machine) can see the TC and the folders but only connect as a guest and therefore they can't write files there.
    I can allow guests read write access but that would mean they can delete my Time Machine backups.
    In short then how do I create a folder on the disk sharing part of Time Capsule that is Read Write to everyone?

    Ok, I got this working after some troubleshooting. Here is what I did:
    -In airport utility, go to Disks -> File Sharing and set "Secure Shared Disks" as "With accounts." Set up your desired account name and password. Update the settings and let the TC restart.
    -Then, in finder, log into the time capsule with these credentials and you should see Data and a second volume with your user name. No need to do anything, jsut confirm these are here.
    -Now, back in airport utility, go back to Disks->File Sharing and set Secure Shared Disks back to "With Time Capsule Password." Update settings again and restart the TC.
    -You can go back in and see all your stuff again. You should also see that there are new folders under Data, called "Shared" and "Users." Move all the files you want to be shared into the Shared folder. Under Users there should be a folder for your user name.
    -Find the file for your time machine backup called "xxx.sparsebundle" - mine was named after the name of my computer - get info to verify it is the right size (e.g. very large). Move this file to your user name (e.g. Data/Users/<username>).
    -Now in Airport utility, reset file sharing to "With accounts" (the account you set up should still be there). Restart once more.
    Now you should be able to mount the disks and see your files using your user credentials. But you need to reset your time machine settings to the new location of your sparsebundle.
    -Go into Time Machine system preferences, and click on "Select Disk..."
    -Let it locate your disks and select the one that says "My User Account"
    -When prompted, enter your user credentials.
    -Let it do the backup, and it should find the file and sync everything up.
    That's it, it worked for me...hope this helps.

  • How to move files from an external hard drive to a time capsule that is part of an extended network

    What are the steps for copying or transferring 235 GB of files (primarily .mts movie files) that are on a Western Digital external hard drive to a 500 GB Time Capsule that I want to use as an external hard drive?  After the files have been moved, I will be returning the Western Digital external hard drive to my son's coach and will be using iMovie to access the 500 GB Time Capsule to create a highlight video. 
    Currently, I have a 1TB Time Capsule that is serving as the wireless router for my network and for Time Machine backups to two Macs.  The 500GB Time Capsule is set up as an extended part of the 1TB Time Capsule's network.
    I can copy and paste files from the Western Digital exernal hard drive to the Desktop of my iMac but when I try to move a file from the Western Digitial external hard drive to the empty 500 GB Time Capsule, the following error message pops up:
        "The item “filename” can’t be moved because “Linda's Time Capsule (2)” can’t be modified."
    Thank you.  Linda

    Click anywhere on the open desktop so that the Finder menus are displayed at the top of the screen.
    Click Go > Network
    Double click the Time Capsule icon, then double click the icon representing the drive to mount it on the Mac's desktop. It is named "Data" unless you have changed it
    You can drag/drop files to the "Data" icon on the desktop
    235 GB is going to take forever if you try to do this using wireless. If at all possible, connect an Ethernet cable from your Mac to one of the LAN <-> ports on the Time Capsule.
    Even using Ethernet, you are probably looking at 10-12 hours for the file transfer.  All bets are off with wireless only, but a guess would be several days....or even more.

  • HT1175 Can I transfer data from a PC to a time capsule?

    If I am using a Time Capsule with a new Mac Book Pro but I also own 2 other computers that I want to empty onto the time capsule to back up all of the files on those 2 older computers, can I do this?  If so, how?  Thanks!

    PC can access TC .. just load airport utilities on to the laptops.. that makes it easier to locate the TC.
    Set the disk sharing area, workgroup correctly.. usually WORKGROUP..
    Turn on the guest account.. read and write access also makes life easier.
    Also windows can have a hard time with typical TC name.. like fred's time capsule.. that is illegal name in SMB.. change to simple short name.. no spaces pure alphanumeric.. same with wireless names (SSID to normal humanity).
    Note the second question.. should you??
    Mixing data and TM backups is not wise in the long run.. TM will mess up if it cannot access the disk.
    Read Q3 here. http://pondini.org/TM/Time_Capsule.html
    Also go back to top menu and read the FAQ.. TM is much more complex than you think and TC is primarily a TM target .. anything else you do.. remember one day the TC will die. it has no way to back itself up. and all your files will go with it..
    I repair them and I am sitting here tonight with a dead 1TB .. had lots of data poor lady off loaded from her laptop.. and now it is all gone.

  • WOW "Time Capsule does not support iTunes Library"

    I just got off the phone with 2 people at apple care (a technician and product specialist) and i explained to them my problem with time capsule and itunes and they both stated "we dont support the itunes folder being on time capsule and this isnt something we can offer support for." i have a feeling this should have been mentioned in the specs seeing that most people are using it for exactly that.
    anyone else have this problem with apple care people completely brushing you off on problems with itunes/time capsule?

    sorry i had posted another topic with one of the problems i was having and hadnt received any help which led me to call apple support. im not the only one that has discovered this and if you call apple they will tell you flat out as they did myself and others on this board that time capsule doesnt support having an itunes folder on it. you can do it, but they told me "time machine cannot manage the itunes folder properly over any sort of air disk". while yes you can move your library and yes it will play the music their are alot of bugs that they cant offer support for. apparently most of the problems stem from the permissions and scripts itunes uses to manage and update the files in your library. for example if you import a song you already have into itunes once its on your time machine and hit the "replace existing" option it will replace it in itunes but it will double up on the songs in the time capsule folders. another problem is in deleting and/or moving itunes files/folders on time capsule. while sometimes it allows it, most of the time the files "cannot be completed due to being in use". which you then have to close itunes, eject time capsule, re mount, and try again. im a huge fan of apple and have been for many many years and this is the first time ive ever been disappointed in an apple product. its a great product its just not meant for what myself and many others on this board were intending on using it for. and its a little unfair that they dont express this conflict in the description. but hey if you dont believe me then call apple and ask them yourself. i did. just wanted to notify others is all.
    *sorry for the double post. it wasnt showing up at first
    Message was edited by: jhollar13

  • Multiple Backups on Time Capsule

    Can I create multiple backup folders on Time Capsule to use for individual backups on multiple Macs on the same Time Capsule? If not how would I backup mulitple Macs on the same Time Capsule?

    Time Machine automatically creates separate files for each Mac that backs up on the Time Capsule.
    Each user can only see the backups of their respective Mac.
    The practical limit of multiple Macs backing up to the single Time Capsule would probably be in the 4-6 range.

  • Can't access files in Time Capsule in WIN7 64 Bit- says folder is empty

    Hi there. I can't seem to access my files in Time Capsule using WIN7 64 BIT, it works fine as a router , i can see the time capsule online and how much space it's occupied, however whenever i click on it , it says folder it empty. I can access the files from OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
    I tried to drag and drop new files into the Time Capsule in WIN7 , it copies/paste the files fine for a second and then disappear, and if i go back to the Snow Leopard i can see those folders again , so i am guessing i need enable some kind access/ file sharing option or whatever that allows the files to be visible. Has anyone faced this situation in WIN7 64 BIT ?
    Thanks

    http://www.nullriver.com/products go download Connect360 gives your Mac the ability to share through Xbox360.

  • Can I create separate folders to save media on my Airport Time Capsule? Issue is I have a 256GB HDD Mac Pro Retina which is almost full. TC will only take backup of my HDD. So where would I save my photos and videos from my iPhone and iPad?

    Can I create separate folders to save media on my Airport Time Capsule? Issue is I have a 256GB HDD Mac Pro Retina which is almost full. TC will only take backup of my HDD. So where would I save my photos and videos from my iPhone and iPad?

    It is a hard one.. laptops with small drives are a pain.
    What you need is a home media server.
    Some people use a PC running itunes for cost.. but that is nothing like as good as using a Mac mini.. they make great little HTPC device.. you can plug in large hard disks and store all your files and media. And share it with the network.. Read up apple's instructions on home sharing.
    https://www.apple.com/au/support/homesharing/
    For cost you can buy a mini from 2011 or 2012.. I would not recommend earlier ones.. the advantage of 2012 is they have USB3 ports. But you will pay more for them.. new mini is not as useful.. they have soldered in memory and you cannot upgrade.. the old mini was the most easily modified mac in the whole range. Uses little power and can be bought for a $300US for a good one second hand.. maybe less.

  • HT201250 My MacBook is full.  I want to 'save' (backup) everything on my Time Capsule and then reset my MacBook to factory settings so it is empty again.  Can I access my files on the TC without restoring the whole thing to my MacBook?

    I also bought a WD My Book 2T external hard drive, but I think I wasted my money.  The thing is not easy to navigate.  I bought it because I didn't understand (and still don't really) how the Time Capsule works.  I want to be able to basically 'reformat' my MacBook so it is empty, but have all my current stuff accessable so that if I want to find a photo or file, I don't have to restore the entire thing back onto my MacBook. 

    Then what you want is a Carbon Copy Cloner of your entire OS X boot partition which includes everything (OS X, programs and files) and is hold the option key bootable at boot up (wired or built in keyboard) this way you can boot from it or use Migration or Setup Assistant against it, or access it directly from any computer capable of reading the HFS+ format (Windows PC needs MacDrive installed)
    It's like the ultimate backup system, just blows TimeMachine and TimeCapsule away completely in almost every manner.
    You need another backup anyway in case TC wasn't doing it's job. With the clone you can check it out completely before erasing the original drive too.
    Most commonly used backup methods
    So you need a blank powered external drive formatted Partition: 1 option: GUID and format OS X extended journaled in Disk Utility, use the Erase > Secure >Zero (or middle selection in 10.7+) and allow that work, may take a few hours but it's good for all new drives to be done once.
    Next download CCC and select your boot drive and clone it to the external drive, then when it's finished you hold the option key down (wired or built in keyboard) and while booting up (Startup manager) to select the clone to boot from and check it out.
    Next you need to use Disk Utility (on the clone) and select the Macintosh HD partition of the internal drive and use the Secure Zero Erase (or middle selection) and allow that to work, it will scrub your drive of everything.
    Next you install OS X again.
    How to erase and install Snow Leopard 10.6
    How to reinstall just OS X or erase/install OS X
    Next you install your free iLife and third party programs from original sources
    Restoring your Free iLife (iPhoto, iMovie etc)
    Then you can cherry pick just want you want off the clone drive.

  • I have had my iphoto crash twice whilst nearing the end of making a photo book. Are these books lost and do I have to start again? ):  I cant find the folder in iphoto on the time capsule. Folder from which the book was being made is now empty? help pleas

    I have had my iphoto crash twice whilst nearing the end of making a photo book. Are these books lost and do I have to start again? ):  I cant find the folder in iphoto on the time capsule. Folder from which the book was being made is now empty? help please Using IMAC OSx

    Hi shldr2thewheel,
         it has been a while since we have last spoke, I would like to let you know, I am still working on getting used to the switch from windows to a Mac/Apple system. I do have a new question for you, I did purchase In Design CS5.5 through journeyed.com through Cuyahoga Community College of which I attend as a student, is there a way to purchase an online book through iTunes to learn that as well? Also, you know me, the struggling student, I would also, when and if the book can be purchased through the iTunes, would need to know if you do know of a much easier book for struggling students like myself and at a reasonable price as well for the In Design CS5.5 program. Our campus bookstore had closed early, and, so did the colleges library and our local library here where I do live, so, I cannot go to either place to purchase a book or to take out a book, plus cash funds are low at this moment as well but, I do have money left on the iTunes account to use, if it can be used. So, can it be used, the iTunes money, towards finding a low priced online book? I am in great need of assistance as I have a project due for my one course for this Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
    Sincerely in need of help once again,
    Kim

  • Can't change permission on Time Capsule files and folders

    I am using my Time Capsule as a storage device that everyone on my network can access, and I also have a fairly small (~5000 songs) iTunes Library as well. This was all working fine, until I decided to try to get a second computer, beside my MacBook Pro (8,1) to connect to the iTunes Library. Suddenly strange things started happening, like the network dropping at seemingly completely random times, certain people being kicked of the network, etc. So then I thought "well maybe its because of the iTunes Library." So I did a 'Get Info' to the Library folder, named iTunes Library, and it showed this:
    This didn't seem too strange, except for the (unknown) name. I then learned (http://pondini.org/TM/E10.html) that this may actually be causing the problem, so I hit the minus button while hovering over it, only to see this:
    Now, as far as I can tell, this shouldn't be happening. So I tried it on many different computers (10.8.4, 10.6.8, 10.7.5, among others), and they all said this. Then, back on 10.8.4, I decided to try to add my name, even though it said that everyone can read and write, and it said this:
    Now I knew this was strange, since it has never, ever happened to me since OS 7. What was also strange, instead of showing the usual selection window, it asked me to type in my username, like so:
    This happened on every computer, and in every directory and every file (or at least the couple dozen I tried, including ones outside the Library folder that I had already changed permissions on before normally), so I knew something was definetly up. So of course, I turned to my friend, the Terminal. I tried doing sudo chmod 555, 755, 775, 777, and a+x, and none of them worked, again, on multiple different files and folders. Also, since I have connected the second conmputer to the Library, it seems as though the file iTunes Library.itl is no longer executable, because it looks like this:
    Also, no one but me can connect to it anymore, even though they can all see it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    EDIT: Sorry for the low-res images, Apple seems to have done something to them

    Verify volume failed with error Could not unmount disk (-10000)
    That could happen if there is another process that is presently accessing the volume.  I don't think it related to the volume having data corruption.  The fact that is it a "server" may be relevant.
    In the time that you have had this problem, has it been shut down and restarted? 
    You can also try restarting it with the Shift key held down.  That should do a Safe Mode startup, if an Xserve acts like a regular Mac.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455
    The Safe Boot will do some maintenance and tests during startup, and start up with only essential proceses running.  Try accessing that folder now.  If you can access it, you should probably save it off on another volume, such as an external drive, so that you have a current backup.
    Try running Repair Disk Permissions and Verify Disk again in Disk Utility.  Repair Disk Permissions will probably give you a lot of messages; they are usually just "informational" so don't be concerned.  However, if Verify Disk reports an error, that is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.
    Edit:  If the volume being tested is NOT the startup disk, then Repair Disk Permissions will be disabled.  It only applies when there is a system installed on that volume.

Maybe you are looking for