Error message "Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use when trying to back up computer

My computer will not back up to Time Capsule and gives me the Error Message pro.sparsebundle is already in use - how do I reset so I can back up

Reboot the TC.
Since there is no on/off button.. power off the TC at the wall or remove the power cable.. count to 10 slowly.. plug the power back in again.. voila. reset.

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HT3275 I get the error: MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.

I have my Macbook Pro and my iMac trying to back up to the same Time capsule.
The first back ups worked. However, on bothe machines I get the same error messgae: "sparsebundle is already in use".
Thoughts?

babaapple wrote:
I have the same problem! Amazing, $299 for the TC, $20 for the upgrade and I cannot get backups!!! There is no solution?
Can anybody help?
Did you reboot the TC??
What about the whole network... turn everything off and reboot from modem.. router.. TC (might be one and the same).. clients...
Reboot not sleep the Mac.. it has to restart the network.
If you still have issues, give more info.. wireless or ethernet.. how the TC is connected.. bridged or router etc.
Is this a new setup or did you upgrade to ML and the whole thing went flop. If so reset TM.. see A4 in pondini troubleshooting.. ML or any upgrade install is a bad way to go.. !!

HT3275 Has anyone encountered this message on their time capsule/machine? Time Machine couldn't complete the backup because the backup disk image"/Volumes/Patti's Time Capsule/Patti's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use"?

Has anyone encountered this message on their time capsule/machine? Time Machine couldn't complete the backup because the backup disk image"/Volumes/Patti's Time Capsule/Patti's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use"?

If you reboot the computer it should fix the problem. Also see the first link under More Like This to the right of this page:
I am received an error on my Time Capsule which states the backup disk image "Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro. sparse bundle? is already in use. so time machine couldn't complete the backup to time capsule - any suggestion

HT3275 My time machine does not back up and giving me this error message: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/Amiel's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use. Pls help.

My time machine does not back up and giving me this error message: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Amiel’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use. Pls help.

Make sure that there are no other Macs backing up at the present time.
Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to ten
Plug the power cord back in
This will "fix" things about 98% of the time. Post back if you are in the unlucky 2% category.

My Time machine won't back up. Recently updated to OS x 10.7.5. Error message is as follows: "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Time Machine Backup/Scott's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use." What is wrong and how do I fix it? Thanks.

My Time machine won't back up. Recently updated to OS x 10.7.5. Error message is as follows: "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Time Machine Backup/Scott’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use." What is wrong and how do I fix it? Thanks.

Have you tried restarting the computer? Also, see Time Machine Error from this pages sidebar under More Like This.

HT1218 I am getting just yesterday an error message from the TimeMachine "Error......Pro.sparsebundle is already in use.......latest successful backup at 4:17PM yesterday (4/9/13). Does anyone know cause and what action should be taken to avoid not backin

Getting error message and do not know how to address....."Time Machine error" Pro.sparsebundle is already in use (Latest successful backup @ 4:17PM yesterday April 9 2013.
Looking for best actions to take to continue automatic backups without getting this message?
I do not know if it is related but also got an error code #6584.....not sure if it is related or something different?
Minnesota Andy

Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to 10
Plug the power cord back in to the back of the Time Capsule
This simple reset will fix this Lion and Mountain Lion 98% of the time. If you are in the 2% category, more information is here:
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.

The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/David Witkowski's Mac Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use. Whenever Time Machine starts to backup to Time Capsuel I get the previous error message. I need some help to fix this.

The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/David Witkowski’s Mac Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use. Whenever Time Machine starts to backup to Time Capsuel I get the previous error message Where can I find this disk image?. I need some help to fix this.
Thanks,
David W

There are multiple answers and solutions if you look just to the right under the heading of More Like This.

I keep getting this error message "Time Machine could not complete the backup. 'The backup disk image "/Volumes/FreeAgent Drive/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use." What should I do to remedy this?

I keep getting this error message: Time Machine could not complete the backup. 'The backup disk image "/Volumes/FreeAgent Drive/xxx MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.
How do I remedy this so it starts backing up again?

Maybe this http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/C12.html can help you.
Stefan

HT3275 My error message is: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Michael's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use. Thoughts?

Hi folks - I didn't see my issue answered here, so I thought I would just toss it out there in case anyone had advice.
My error message is: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Michael's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use.
Thoughts?

Look on the right hand side .. more like this.. I am surprised you can have missed it.. we get about 10 requests a day now to fix it.. especially since Mountain Lion has made it 10x worse.
C12 and C17
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

HT3275 What if my error message is the following: The backup disk image "/Volumes/********'s Time Capsul/****'s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use. (I have redacted the name of the computer with asterixes)

What if my error message is the following: The backup disk image “/Volumes/********'s Time Capsul/****’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use. (I have redacted the name of the computer with asterixes)

This is a complex procedure.
Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Wait a minute or two
Plug the power cord back in to the back of the Time Capsule
This will fix the issue 98% of the time. If you are in the unlucky 2% category, more help is here from Pondini, the Time Machine guru:
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.

HT1218 I am receiving the following error on my time machine, does anyone know what it means? Error message = The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Richard's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.

I am receiving the following error on my time machine, does anyone know what it means? Error message = The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Richard’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use.

Please look over the right of this page under the heading of More Like This for multiple answers and solutions for this bug.

TS1550 My time capsule will not back up. There is a time machine error message that states "The backup disk image "/volumes/Backup/Jane's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use. How do I correct this problem?

My time machine will not back up. I get a Time Machine Error message that reads: "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Backup/(myname)'sMacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.
I have not been able to back up for two weeks, I think this occurred after an update to the operating system, but I am unsure.
How do I correct this problem?

Have you tried restarting the computer? Also, see Time Machine Error from this pages sidebar under More Like This.

I have an error message it says macbook pro.sparsebundle is already in use

I continue to get a error message as followed
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Michele Votel's Time Capsu/Michele’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use.
please can someone help me make this go away
M

Unplug the time capsule.... wait 30 seconds and plug it back in.
Jesse

HT3275 I need help. Keep getting error message he backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.

I keep recieving he following error he backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/ MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use. for time machine backup. Any suggestions

It is standard for Lion and Mountain Lion.
Reboot the TC to fix it.
If you actually run Lion then you can install 5.6 utility and just go to the disk page and click disconnect all users.. this is usually enough to fix it.. on the previous backup TM hasn't dismounted the sparsebundle correctly and so cannot mount it again.
See C12. 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.

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