HT3275 iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use ...any idea what this is ?
iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use ...any idea what this is ?
If you are running Mountain Lion and getting this message when trying to backup, try this:
Open AirPort Utility (If you are in Mountain Lion this will be 6.0 or Higher)
Select you Time Capsule
Select the Disk Tab
Deselect "Enable File Sharing"
Click OK Let the Time Capsule Re-Boot
Go Back into AirPort Utility and re-select "Enable File Sharing" and let it Re-Boot again.
This should fix the problem.
If you are not running Mountain Lion the advice provided by other should work (http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html). The main thing is to reset users.
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I get message Time Machine couldn't complete the backup to MybookLive The backup disk image Volumes/TimeMachine RobertFurlong's Computer(2).sparsebundle is already in use.Any ideas?.
I have experienced the same problem on a MB Pro 2011 and a 2013 MBAir both with updated OS's. OSX10.9.3. WD MYBookLIVE 3Tbyte. I have found the only solution is to reboot the WD device thru Western Digital's software that you can access via the IP address for the WD device. For example, if you type the WD backup device's IP, like ... "125.261.1.38 " in the Safari address bar, WD has built-in software the runs a program that allows you access to the WD unit to maintain it, turn it off, reboot it, partition it, etc.
Doing this, I believe disconnects or ?dismounts? the WD from TM and resets everything. It works most times, not always, Sometimes you need to reboot the Mac too.
I'm more interested in what is causing this frequent failure on the WD. It happens to me several times per week. I suspect, network failures or improper disconnections between WD and the Mac (not caused but the user) are the culprit but I haven't seen any blogs on a permanent fix. Spent hours on the phone with WD techs; they were clueless. I found the "fix" myself.
Further, I often get an associated reply to "dismount the WD" with the "sparse bundle.XXX is in use" error. But when I go to Finder or Disk Management to find out what's mounted on the Mac, the WD is never mounted, even when the TM backup is working properly. I find the WD device under SHARED in Finder. Its never mounted, so I can't dismount it. -
HT3275 iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.
I continue to have this message pop up, even after I reboot the time machine. I can usually back up at least once until it happens again. I just cant seem to find what other computer seems to have its attantion. any Ideas as to h ow to find what is telling me tht it "Is already in use"
jim@jasperillaIf you are running Mountain Lion and getting this message when trying to backup, try this:
Open AirPort Utility (If you are in Mountain Lion this will be 6.0 or Higher)
Select you Time Capsule
Select the Disk Tab
Deselect "Enable File Sharing"
Click OK Let the Time Capsule Re-Boot
Go Back into AirPort Utility and re-select "Enable File Sharing" and let it Re-Boot again.
This should fix the problem.
If you are not running Mountain Lion the advice provided by other should work (http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html). The main thing is to reset users. -
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Patricia Walden's Time Ca/PATRICIA’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. I get this when the time machine should be doing a back up.
Please shift the focus of your eyes over to the far right of this web page and locate the heading of More Like This.
Multiple answers and solutions are available there. -
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Richard Searson's Time Caps/Richard’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. It hasnt backed up for over 24 hours now and I am concerned as only in May my whole system crashed and the time machine was not able to recover any data. I do not want this to happen again. Thanks
This is our most common problem.. and you are number 2 today.
Look on the right..
More Like This
Your problem is repeated with the solution ad nauseam.
But the solution is simple.. pull out the power cord from the TC.. count to 10.. Plug in the power cord again.
This is just poor networking from Apple.
Whenever you have TM issues.. this is the place to check.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Your issue is C12. -
My time capsule stopped backing up and the following error message popped up, The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.
Any ideas how to troubleshoot?Have a look here...
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.
From Pondini’s excellent Information Here...
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.htm -
HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/Steve's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.
It did not complete the backup with this msg:
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Steve’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use.
Any ideas?
Thanks.Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to ten
Plug the power cord back into the back of the Time Capsule
This simple reset will fix this issue about 98% of the time. If you are in the unlucky 2%, more help from Time Machine wizard Pondini is here:
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use. -
I'm getting the following error message from my Time Machine for two days now:
"The backup disk image “/Volumes/Backup Files/Burke iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use."
I haven't changed anyting lately and can't find the problem...Try just rebooting the TC.. or restart of the whole network, in correct order.. modem.. router/TC.. clients.
Read C12 here.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Look at the more like this on the right. it is a very common problem.. especially since ML we have this question 5 times every day. -
HT3275 What does "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/apple's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.
My back up is no longer working. The errors that come up are "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/apple’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use." Does anyone know what this means?
It means that there are bugs in the operating system.
Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to ten
Plug the power cord back into the back of the Time Capsule
Report back if you need further assistance -
HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Connie’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. Time Machine has stopped backing up. I deleted the selected disc and re-selected which one to use. Not sure what else to do.
Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to 10
Plug the power cord back into the Time Capsule
Count to 45 to allow the Time Capusle to fully restart
Report on your results -
The backup disk image “/Volumes/ Time Cap iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. What is a sparsebundle and how do I fix this?
Restart the Time Capsule as follows:
Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Wait a minute
Plug the power cord back in to the back of the Time Capsule
This will fix this issue about 98% of the time. If you happen to be in the 2% category, there are more "fixes" here:
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use. -
Has anyone come across the red "i" message saying "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Chris...(the last bit being) iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use."?
As of yesterday (4th Dec 2012) everything was fine, no trouble or problems at all. Wake up this morning, turn on the computer and when it came time to backup itself, the message occurred above and this has prevented my time machine from backing up from this morning (5th Dec 2012) ever since then.
Everything on my computer is up-to-date but this problem still persists displaying this message practically every hour, on the hour and nothing is getting backedup!
If you know what is going on and more importantly, how to fix this, I would be indebted to you for sharing your knowledge with me on this subject.
Thank you.Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
See > http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html -
Can some one HELP me , I keep getting this error with my Time Machine Back up, "The backup disk image “/Volumes/JKPN Safe/JKPN IMAC.sparsebundle” is already in use.
See > http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html
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I recently bought a new Time Capsule and the following message has started to show:-
"Time Machine could not complete the back up. The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Brian’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use."
Can anyone help?Pondini is the resident Time Machine expert on the forums, and he has all the answers.
Check is excellent Time Machine - Troubleshooting support document
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
See # C17 in particular -
My time machine is not able to complete a backup, giving me this error message: the backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Linda’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. How do I fix this?
Stock standard issue.. asked 5-10 times per day here.. look at "more like this" on the right.
Simply reboot the TC ie pull out the power. .count to 10.. plug the power back in.
Maybe need to restart the network.. in order modem.. router .. TC.. clients. 2min gap.
See C12 http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
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