HT3275 Cannot access backup disk image

I get the message: Time Machine could not complete the backup.  The backup disk image .....could not be accessed.  Any thoughts?

See # C17 in Pondini's excellent Time Machine - Troubleshooting
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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    For informed suggestions, see #P2 in Pondini's excellent support document.....Using Time Machine with a Time Capsule
    http://pondini.org/TM/Time_Capsule.html

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    See # C 12 in Pondini's excellent support document....Time Machine - Troubleshooting
    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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    Try this Discussion...
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    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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    I would like to know what to do, I can't back up anymore, error message is :
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    OK I found this page- maybe it will help:
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4002057?start=0&tstart=0

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    While backing up to Time Machine, I receive this message: time machine error says: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Apple ’s iMac G5.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1).

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities
    That message is caused by several reasons. Read the Pondini's site to fix the problem > http://pondini.org/TM/C17.html

  • HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Ence's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1).

    I recently obtained the 3 TB time capsule and after setting it up I have backed up using time machine and after a few days it gives this error.  I erased the drive and started over but the same thing happened.  I do not see the error message that I get listed in the articles.  Any ideas?
    Error message - The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Ence’s iMac.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1).

    The best "articles" by far are those provided by Time Capsule and Time Machine guru Pondini.
    He's the guy that Apple calls when they can't figure things out.
    Check out # C17 in Time Machine - Troubleshooting
    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
    Other good stuff you should have:
    Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions    http://pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html
    Using Time Machine with a Time Capsule     http://pondini.org/TM/Time_Capsule.html

  • Message from my time capsule"tHE BACKUP DISK IMAGE"/VOLUMES/DATA/BOB MERTIE'S IMAC SPARCE BUNDLE"CANNOT BE ACCESSED". ANY IDEAS? THANKYOU

    Message from my time capsule"The backup disk image"/volumes/data/bob mertie's imacsparse bundle could not be accessed" Any help?

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities
    There are different reasons for that error. Read > http://pondini.org/TM/C17.html

  • HT3275 Can anyone help with this comment below. My Timecapsule cannot backup now: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Bill Smith's iMac 1.sparsebundle" is already in use.

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    Yes, standard ML error.. about 10 posts a day here.
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    Read C12.
    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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    The Time Machine is not completing thte backup to my Time Capsule.  I am receiving a message which reads "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Mac Jet's iMAC.sparsebundle" is already in use."  I cannot locate the source of the problem or what steps need to be taken to get the Time Capsule operating.

    Hi, see if it shows here...
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  • Error: the backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/David's MacBook Air.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1).

    okay all of a sudden my TC 2 TB is not backing up. 
    O/S Lion
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    error: he backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/David’s MacBook Air.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1).
    i don't see a sparse bundle file by name per se anywhere.
    Also what is new: as soon as time machine auto kicks off or I manual kick it of, it opens a new window which contains one folder (my backup fies from other days)  the files are "there", but I cannot successfully back up now?
    i don't see a sparse bundle file by name per se anywhere.
    Also what is new: as soon as time machine auto kicks off or I manual kick it of, it opens a new window which contains one folder (my backup fies from other days)  the files are "there", but I cannot successfully back up now???

    New 2 tb time capsule with air extreme built in.  I can surf the net wirelessly through this device. And it had been backing up all along then a few days ago it stopped and reported that error. 

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