Help/strategy for restoring with time capsule

After some of the last Apple software updates, my computer has serious problems. Specifically, iTunes has a conflict with something else in the system. I've tried pretty much everything to fix this, The only thing that worked once (as directed by apple phone support) was to completely delete my system preference folder, but the next time I restarted the problem was back.
The only thing I can think to do now is to restore my system to how it was about 10 days ago, before the latest round of updates. However, I don't want to lose all the documents and emails that I've been working on since then. My thought is back up the "work" stuff like desktop, documents folder, etc onto another drive. Then use time machine to restore the comptuer to the past state, then copy the "work" folders back in to update them.
Is there an easier way to do this? If I restore to 10 days ago, I'm assuming Time machine loses the docs, email, etc from 5 days ago?
What are the advantages to wiping the drive first vs. a "soft" restore?
Any other advice? Thanks for your help.

I did a reinstall (back to 10.5.2), followed by a time-machine restore. Itunes is now back to 7.6.2, and Quicktime is at 7.4something. ITunes seems to work again.
While this solved my problem, it is an hugely time-consuming process. While it is more convenient to "set it and forget it", I think it would have actually been considerably faster to reinstall my apps from DVD and manually re-import docs and files from my home folder. Additionally, Time Machine will not fully restore my Leopard Mail messages. They appear in Time Machine, but neither the initial full restore or specific restores of just my inbox resulted in about 4000 messages not appearing. Fortunately I had manually archived my mailboxes before this process.
**I would not recommend relying on time machine as the only means of backing up important files**
**Also, do not expect to have your computer back to normal right away** Although I began the whole process of reinstallation and restoring Saturday morning, my computer is still about 24h away from being done with the initial Time Machine backup (ie. it won't be done until Tuesday). For desktops this would not be a problem, but for a laptop, I had to leave my computer at home today.

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When doing a restore with Time Capsule, I get -8003 error; restoring nothing

Hi,
When doing a full restore with Time Capsule, I get -8003 error; restoring nothing. This happens with all recent backups. Also after doing a verify/repair of the TimeCapsule disk.
This is a dissaster for my originals (my Ableton Live projects). I am very dissapointed in TC and TM at this moment, because I trusted my backup system in combination with my MBP fully.
Please help?
Best regards, Tom

Hi Pondini,
Sorry for the late response, but the problem was something else and were two separate ones.
Somewhere along the way the TC backup couldn't find backup to the original TC volume, that's why I let TM backup towards my user volume named 'Tom'.
When I wanted to restore the root of my drive when selecting the diskname and 'Restore' in any point in time, this resulted in error -8003 in the activated TimeMachine.
Then I tried to do it via the recovery OS and even via the original OSX DVD. Both not enabling me to select the TC volume named 'Tom'. Then I remembered that I first backed-up onto the original 'TimeCapsule' volume/partition. When I copied the sparsefile to the 'TimeCapsule' partition, I was able to recover the entire disk using the recovery OS.
All my files are backup and I am a happy Mac user once again :-)
Thanks & Regards, Tom

Macbook reboots in preparation stage when restoring with time capsule

I just replaced a hard drive from a disk crash. When I tried to restore from Time Capsule, I get to the stage where it's preparing - reading the size of the restoral categories - and the Macbook reboots before getting out of that stage. When I connect with Ethernet, it stays in that stage about 10 sec before rebooting. When I connect via wireless, it takes maybe 30 sec before reboot. When I connect to Time Capsule via a PC with Airport, it appears in good order (but suggests a new firmware update that seems just one release later). My Mac is about 14 months old. Could I have an OS incompatibility or a firmware issue (I haven't updated Time Capsule yet in fear of causing new issues)? Would bypassing this stage and going to Migration Utility be an optioin (I haven't tried this because it requires a lot of input on profiles such as DNS entries)?

I'm running my TC in 5ghz mode with my MBA. My original problem was the lack of signal strength coming from my AEBS caused the MBA to have a slow connection. There are a number of pipes in the wall that separates the two rooms where my MBA lives and the AEBS is.
So, I hard wired the TC to the AEBS and placed the TC in the room where my MBA lives most of the time. Now that the signal strength is really good I'm not having any issues.

New hard drive, restored with time capsule -- safari won't open

Just successfuly replaced my crashed 500gb hard drive with a 2TB drive. Used time capsule to restore the system (what a godsend), but now programs on the computer arent working. I tunes opens, then crashes, the app store just bounces down in the application bar for a while then stops, safari opens 80% of a page and then the window crashes and goes away. I get a feeling it has something to do with my recent repairs, but what? Any help would be appreciated. this is very frustrating.
Original system is a white intel iMac 500GB 20 inch screen EMC# 2018.

ok, sorry for being new at this, but I just tried "repair disk" and have an almost infinite array of permissions errors....so many that it crashes when doing the repair. Is this a problem with the drive itself, or the fact that i restored an entire system onto a new drive? Either way, is it fixable?

Can I use home sharing for AppleTV with Time Capsule and have my iMac powered off?

I wish to be able to use AppleTV without having my iMac powered on. Is there a way to have my iTunes library on my Time Capsule so I can use AppleTV directly from it?

I use an external hard drive with my iMac and have an iTunes folder there (that sometimes it points to automatically, but sometimes I have to go under advanced and show the iMac to use that iTunes folder because it defaults to the internal iTunes folder on the computer).
Make sure the external drive is powered on and mounted on the desktop before launching iTunes.

AE for speakers with Time Capsule

I currently use a Time Capsule as my WiFi and router. I also have an old Airport Express that I'd like to setup to run external speakers. Unfortunately I can't see the AE in the Airport Utility to configure it. I've done a reset on the AE to factory defaults with no change. I get the slow blink yellow light on the AE.
I have tried with and without an ethernet cable connected to the AE.
It's a frst generation AE.
What am I missing here?

Working now - mystery why, but glad it is.

Restoring with Time Capsule.

I have been having some issues with my computer wanting to shut down with the grey screen lately. And I want to format and reinstall my OS and start fresh.. My questions are as follows: When I do this can I restore partial files back on to my machine like certain apps. And when or if I drag the apps from the application folders I will assume all the necessary files will copy over? Or should I try to install from the original disks?

Stvbrn wrote:
I have been having some issues with my computer wanting to shut down with the grey screen lately. And I want to format and reinstall my OS and start fresh.. My questions are as follows: When I do this can I restore partial files back on to my machine like certain apps. And when or if I drag the apps from the application folders I will assume all the necessary files will copy over? Or should I try to install from the original disks?
You have several choices:
A full system restore. That's everything, including OSX (unless you excluded important things). See #14 in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of the +Time Machine+ forum).
After installing OSX, use +Setup Assistant+ to restore everything else, or parts of everything else. You can select or omit some broad categories of things, but you can't pick and choose within them. See the green box in #19 of the FAQ. Then download and install the "combo" update, to get back to 10.6.4 (unless that's the version on your Install disc). Info and download available at: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1048 Be sure to do a +Repair Permissions+ via Disk Utility (in your Applications/Utilities folder) afterwards.
Restore only selected items. To do that, you should first restore at least the user accounts from your backups via Setup Assistant, so the users on the Mac are the same ones as on the backups. Otherwise, they won't have permission to restore what looks like a different user's data.
Some apps can be restored that way, some can't. Complex apps, that came with special installers, put various files in assorted places. Unless you know what and where they all are, and restore them, the app won't work properly, if at all. In those cases, you'll need to reinstall them from the original discs.
And no, restoring apps doesn't restore data. Data is kept separately.
Try to avoid dragging anything from your backups. First, the permissions may not transfer properly; second, if you accidentally change, move, or delete anything there, you can hopelessly corrupt your backups. Use only the apps and procedures provided by Apple.

Trying to restore from time capsule to nes hard drive, keeps looking for disks ! Can you help

ccan't restore from time capsule to new hard drive, after changing to new HD, after calculating required space to restore it keeps looking for disks! Have have put original OS X install disk 1 in it won't Eject , any help

The very best way to do this is with ethernet to the existing router. Put the TC in bridge mode manually.
Then plug it in to existing router.. we recommend LAN router to WAN on the TC but even that is not 100% necessary.
If you want to link by wireless, to a non-apple router that is bad.. recommend strongly against it. Join a wireless network is super slow.
If you have a desktop Mac you can plug it directly into the Mac by ethernet.
But we need to know how the Mac is connected to internet.
I have given some info on one layout here.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4817218?tstart=30
If you end up relying on an old TC. And any of the models from Gen1-3.. and increasingly Gen4 have all reached EOL.. they can die suddenly and either take your files with them or be hard to recover. Also a TC is slow cf a USB external drive even, which is more reliable. Considering a 2TB is <$100 I would be careful using an old TC simply because you got it free.

Problems with Full restore using Time Capsule backup???

For some reason my MacBook Pro recently crapped out completely, and I am trying to do a complete restore of the OS via a full backup I made with using Time Machine onto my Time Capsule disk, but I am running into some problems doing so and I was hoping someone might have some insight as to how I should deal with things at this point...
Here's where things get messy...
- I insert my Mac OS X 10.5 Installation DVD into my Macbook and boot from the drive, and I immediately choose the menu option to 'Restore from Time Capsule Backup'...
- After logging into my Time Capsule and then choosing the proper .sparseimage file to restore from, I click 'continue' and it brings me to the screen where I choose where I want to restore to (which in my case, is the one and only internal HD inside my Macbook Pro)
- The bottom of this window tells me that it's "Calculating space required to restore data..." but it simply hangs at the point with a spinning wheel indicating its still doing the calculating, but never actually presents me with the space required, not does it allow me to click continue to perform the restore?? I've allowed it over an hour to calculate the space required and it still just spins its status wheel...
This is where I am stuck at this point, and I have no idea how to get it to proceed to the next step to allow me to perform the restore??
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as I will have no choice but to do a complete reinstall (including all apps and data) if I can't get the backup restored... Thanks!

I had the same problem when installing a new HDD in my Macbook. The solution I found was to reinstall Leopard onto the new HDD from the install CD, then reboot off the install CD once I had done this. I was then able to choose the 'Restore from Time Capsule' option and get my HDD to show up in the window.
A word of warning, once you have reinstalled Leopard and it starts asking you for all you info, as if for the first time to set up your computer, there is an option at the end of that process to restore your data from a Time Capsule backup. While this did restore all my files and so forth, it did not update any of the 'Apple' apps, i.e. iTunes, iPhoto, Quicktime, or the operating system itself, suggesting a 500Mb download via 'Software Update' to update the system. It was faster for me to reboot of the install CD and restore via the process outlines above. That way you get all your system updates included.
Not sure if this is the 'approved' method but it worked for me! The restore process took about 75 minutes for about 100Gb of data from my external backup drive connected to my Macbook via a Firewire cable.
Hope this helps!

Reverting back to 10.6.2 with Time Capsule Restore

I am running a Mac Book Pro, and recently upgraded to 10.6.3. Strange things have started happening to my MBP since upgrading and I wanted to revert to OSX 10.6.2 (for trouble-shooting purposes). Is it possible to 'down-grade' to a previous release by restoring from a Time Capsule backup that was taken when the o/s was at that revision? If so, has anyone got any simple instructions (steps) I can follow to do this?
Many thanks in advance.

Great joy - my MBP is back after downgrading to 10.6.2 (via 10.6.0) from 10.6.3.
I have an MBP - late 2009 - 15.4", 2.66ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, , 4gb memory, 500gb HDD. Recently updated (via Software Update) to 10.6.3 from 10.6.2 and that's when my problems started. It would not restart, I had to press power button 10+ times to get it to boot, it would drain the battery after I shut it down and a few other 'strange' things.
I reset SMC but to no avail.
I then decided to revert back to 10.6.2 and see whether the problems were really linked (IMO) to 10.6.3 update.
Steps I went through to down-grade :
1. backed up my MBP to my time capsule.
2. Then inserted Snow Leopard upgrade CD.
3. Selected install Snow Leopard/Repair. The MBP then rebooted from CD. I followed on screen questions, and it went into Installation (got slightly worried that it was doing a full install I hadn't selected the Repair option from the drop down menu, but maybe because I'd already selected this option before the MBP rebooted it didn't seem to matter).
4. Re-installed 10.6.0 which took about 50 minutes.
5. Ran 'repair disk permissions' in disk utility which took about 7 mins.
6. Applied 10.6.2 Combo update having previously downloaded it
..... and normal service appears to have been resumed on my MBP. And all my personal data was still on the hard drive.
I then ran Software Update just to see what other patches, etc were available, but did not install any of them as I wanted to see what effect applying raw 10.6.2 had on my desire to restore normal service. I have a fairly simple installation - Photoshop, Light Room, Aperture, mail, Office for Mac - all seem to work. The only thing that went missing was Firefox, but for me that's no great issue. I will selectively apply updates and monitor impact (but will not be installing the 10.6.3 update from Software Update as this seem to have been the cause of my issues).
My MBP now restarts correctly, does not appear to drain the battery after shutting down, boots on the first press of the power button (had to press it 10+ times to get it to boot). So am very happy that my machine seems to be ok.
Therefore I have not needed to restore from Time Capsule backup after all.
Thanks for all the messages of help.

For me, a time capsule is even safe when you have whatter damage op fire in your house. Am I wrong or is it just an additional HD like there are so maney with the only advantage that it goes automatically via your wifi for apple devices?

For me, a time capsule is even safe when you have whatter damage op fire in your house. Am I wrong or is it just an additional HD like there are so maney with the only advantage that it goes automatically via your wifi for apple devices?

Jloe,
As I have posted before, You, and others having issues with Verizon would be much better off if you complained to the FCC and FTC as well as your Senators and Congressmen. We, as individuals, have such small voices - use them where they might do the most good.
Also, don't assume that Verizon doesn't monitor these postings, they actively do & sometimes contact those that post complaints.
Sorry for your problems. GC

Restoring with Time Machine help!!!

I have searched for many hours for an answer to my problem to no avail. I have seen multiple discussions on here about this issue, but none seem quiet the same.
I use an Intel iMac, 500GB, Snow leopard, and all the most current updates.
While trying to cmd+q Safari from the ESPN fantasy page I received the spinning rainbow ball. I gave it about ten minutes to quit and nothing. I tried to key a force quit and nothing. So I then did a hard reset pressing the power button. Once it restarted the screen froze on the grey startup and seconds later gave me the Folder with a question mark icon flashing. I found the Snow Leopard install disc and put it in to restart. I restarted and held "c" while doing so.
Mac OS X Installer appears and I follow it to a point where I can select >utilities and select disk utility or restart from back up.
I first tried to use my Time Machine backups that are stored on a Lacie 1TB external, but I receive a message that "this disk does have enough space." I tried selecting all the way back a year ago when I started using it to restore. No luck.
Next I tried going to the >utilities >disk utility selection and it only shows the install cd and a hard disk labeled "Media" but in the Total cpacity: it reads 0 Bytes. I don't know where to go from there.
Now I am am deleting the back ups from August 1, 2010 and before to try and free up space and attempt a restore with Time Machine.
Does anyone have any ideas or solutions or anything. I have 120GB of music, CS5, Logic Pro 9, Office, and many other programs all at risk. Yes, I paid for all of them. I just don't have time to spend installing it all again, especially when some of my work depends on them.
Tragic, huh!
Thank you
Chuck

CSmith615 wrote:
Okay, so I have mentioned this twice, in both post that I have written, the hard drive is not showing in the disk utilities,
Yes, I understand you can't see the +*internal HD.+* I advised you to do a +*repair disk+* on your backups.
Tell me that there is nothing I could have done, that it was on the verge of crashing since it was probably under a lot of stress.
Correct; other than dropping your Mac or having it zapped by a power surge, you didn't break the internal HD.
I have already erased some of the backups from August 1 2010 and before. I still have from this past sunday, 21st until August 2nd. Please elaborate how it will corrupt the backups. I plugged the external into my macbook pro and trashed those backups mentioned before.
The message you were getting was that there wasn't enough space on the internal (since it showed zero), not the backups.
If you did that via the Finder or Terminal, they may be corrupted.
Unfortunately, Apple doesn't do a very good job of warning folks not to do that.
You shouldn't have to delete things there, since Time Machine will do it automatically when the disk gets full. But if you want or need to, you can do it via Time Machine without harm. See #12 in [Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions|http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/FAQ.html] (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of this forum).
So, repair them per #A5 in [Time Machine - Troubleshooting|http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/Troubleshooting.html] (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of this forum). If they're ok, or can be repaired, your best bet when you get your Mac back is to do a full system restore, per #14 in the FAQ.

Help with Time Capsule Double NAT error.

I've been reading different threads on this problem but have been unable to find a solution.
I recently replaced a dead SpeedStream modem with a Motorola 3360, per AT&T's (my ISP) recommendation. Since swapping the modem I've had a "Double NAT" error on my Time Capsule. The new modem is the only change. We connect every device: 1 G5 tower, 1 iMac, 1 iPad, 1 MacBook Pro via our wireless network. The Time Capsule is stand-alone, e.g., not connected to anything but the modem via the either-net cable provided.
Running 10.7.4, the Airport Utility is 6.0, the TC firmware is up to date as well 7.6.1
We've never had great speed but now it's slower than usual, I'm assuming because of the Double NAT error (two firewalls).
I've followed the AT&T website instructions, to the letter, for switching the 3360 to "bridge mode," letting the TC handle the IP address (correct?) = no internet.
I've also followed the support communities directions for switching the Time Capsule to bridge mode as well, letting the modem handle the IP address, the Double NAT error goes away but = no internet. In this mode I can't join my own network and I get a "your computer is using an IP address that's already in use" error, though everything but my laptop is off.
What I'm willing to try anything but I need very specific, step-by-step (noob) instructions. Many thanks.

I've followed the AT&T website instructions, to the letter, for switching the 3360 to "bridge mode," letting the TC handle the IP address (correct?) = no internet.
I've also followed the support communities directions for switching the Time Capsule to bridge mode as well, letting the modem handle the IP address, the Double NAT error goes away but = no internet. In this mode I can't join my own network and I get a "your computer is using an IP address that's already in use" error, though everything but my laptop is off.
I have to admit when I see Motorola modem I automatically think cable modem.. but yours is adsl.. so when you bridge the modem you have to use pppoe client in the TC.. not dhcp as you would with cable. Is that how you are trying it.
I looked it up and there is a thread almost identical. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3808550?start=0&tstart=0
Bob.. gives instructions with pic in the thread on how to setup pppoe in the TC. This should work, although we have noticed some issues of late with the client not always handling IP correctly.
I am not sure why it fails when you bridge the TC.. that IMO should work without too much hassle.
I would download 5.6 utility
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
It just does a lot more things than v6 in Lion.
Go to manual setup in 5.6 utility.
Go to internet tab
Go to connection sharing.
Set to Off bridge mode.
Update the TC.
Then reboot everything..
start in sequence.
1. Modem.. wait a couple of min.
2. TC .. wait again..
3. Clients.
What you have previously done may well be correct but not renewing IP addresses properly has messed up the connection to the modem.

My MacBook Po can not connet with Time Capsule for Internet. Back-up are ok

Hi to all,
If I connect the ADSL line to Time Capsule no Internett available.
If connect the live with eternet cable to MacBook pro all is fine.
Mack book pro do all the backup with Time Capsule in WiFi
Hot to have the MacBook connectid to Time Capsule in WiFe for internet too??
Easy explanation please, I'm really beginner

Your original question was How to use Time Capsule for wireless back-up but not Internet?
There is no reason for you to connect the tower....or anything else...using Ethernet if your goal remains that same as you stated.
If you are asking if you can backup the Tower using Ethernet, and not wireless, then you can connect the tower to one of the LAN <-> ports on the Time Capsule....not the WAN port.
Yes, it appears to work without plugging into my tower.
Correct, it will work.
I just have to select the network that it created. Of course, I have no access to the Internet while this is happening and it can not auto backup, unless I am on that wireless signal.
As I stated, that is the downside to trying to back up without an Internet connection. You have to establish another network...and backup over that network.
If you are asking if you can stay connected to the work network while also backing up to your non-Internet "private" network, that is not possible.

Help with Time Capsule

I set up my new mac mini and hooked up it all up with my old router and all was fine. Solid internet connection. When I switched out router with Time Capsule, I cannot get an internet connection even thought it shows the wi-fi and ethernet is active.
I went in shopping today for a stronger router (better range and speed) and the sales man suggested the Time Capusle because it was a router with a built in hard drive for back-up.
Finally - i do have a broadband phone - so I have that thrown in the mix, but it worked fine with my old netgear router and the new mac mini.
I figured it would be a plug and play change. What am i missing?

You have done no setup.. what is your broadband type.. adsl or cable or other??
In any case how are you plugging the TC into whatever provides you internet.. if it is a modem it should be bridged.. and in the case of cable .. shut down and rebooted to allow it to connect. In the case of adsl, you should set the TC to pppoe connection.

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