How do I remove [date].inprogress image from Time Machine image?

I had a restart on my time machine during the back-up. Since, then all back-ups fail. I think it has to do with the temp file that is created named [backup date and time].inprogress. Regardless, all the files are protected and cannot be deleted. I tried changing permissions, but that is not allowed. All fails.
Any guidance is much appreciated.
I am using Yosemite 10.10.2.
Thanks,
Baba

Open Time Machine preferences, click on the Options button. At the bottom of the exclusion list click on the Add [-] button, select the drive in the File dialog, click on the Exclude button. Understand that this configuration will only remain as long as the drive remains mounted.

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