HT3275 Duplicate backup drive in time capsule

My computer was updated and time capsule started a new backups file resulting in two separate folders.  I tried to delete the older one by placing in trash but it won't empty.  Help

Had this same issue [I am assuming it's the same issue] today and solved it.  Try this...
1.  Utilities>Airport Utility>Select your Time Capsule
2.  There should be an Update available.  Select that option and your Time Capsule's firmware will be updated.
3.  After the update has successfully installed itself, follow System Preferences>Time Machine>Turn your Time Machine back on.  It should automatically connect to your data disk and initiate the back up.
Hope this helps.

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