HT3275 sparcebundle is already in use

I have a desktop iMAC and a laptop Mac Book Air.  I am getting an error message when Time Machine is trying to backup.  It says:  Sparsebundle is already in use.  What does this mean or better yet, what do I need to do?

C12 http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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  • HT3275 Sparsebundle is already in use

    I am getting a message from the Time Capsule which says that the Sparsebundle is already in use so the backup cannot be completed. I have no idea what this means and can anyone provide me with a solution to this problem?

    Look at More Like This .. on the right.. this is the most common error reported in this discussion area.. 5-6 times min per day..
    Reboot the TC.. the dumb TC and the even dumber Mountain Lion have divorced.. you need to remarry them.
    Reboot, = pull out the power.. count to 10.. plug the power back in.
    You might need to reboot the network.. restart in order.. Modem.. TC.. clients ...=2min gap.
    See C12 for more info.
    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

  • HT3275 I am getting a message that the backup failed because the "sparsebundle is already in use."  My husband and I both have MacBooks that back up to one time machine.  It is also our wifi router.  I do not understand this message

    I am getting the message that "the backup disk image '/volumes//data/ ---'s MacBook pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.  ---"s is my administrator designation.  I don't know what this means or what I should do.  My husband and I both use the same time machine with our MacBooks.  It is our router for our home network although for the most part our computers are separate.  We share an email site, and some files.  I am concerned that we are not backed up securely

    Most common message in history of the TC.. something has failed to unmount.. Lion and esp. Mountain Lion are affected.
    Simple way.. reboot the TC to lose the connections..
    Might take a network reboot.
    That means restart the whole network from off.. start in order, modem.. router/TC.. clients. 2min gap between them.
    But from 5.6 utility you can disconnnect all users.
    Read C12 here. http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

  • HT3275 My time machine does not back up and giving me this error message: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/Amiel's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use. Pls help.

    My time machine does not back up and giving me this error message: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Amiel’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use. Pls help.

    Make sure that there are no other Macs backing up at the present time.
    Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
    Count to ten
    Plug the power cord back in
    This will "fix" things about 98% of the time. Post back if you are in the unlucky 2% category.

  • HT3275 Time Machine Error: The backup disk image "Volumes/Data/My Macbook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use. (How do I correct this issue?)

    Time Machine did not back up:
    Time Machine Error; ("The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/My MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.")
    How do I correct this issue?
    Thanks!

    You need to be careful Bob.. people might take this literally.
    Bob Timmons wrote:
    How do I correct this issue?
    Call the exterminator to get rid of the bugs in Lion and Mountain Lion.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5222487?tstart=0

  • HT3275 getting already in use when backing up iMac to Time Machine

    I'm getting the following error when trying to backup to my iMac to my Time Machine, and I think it might be related to the MacBook I purchased yesterday and connected it to the same Time Machine.
    The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Martin’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use.
    Any suggestions on how to determine the problem and resolution?
    Marty

    A computer is holding open a connection which is stopping other computers from working.. or you have loaded the sparse bundle in finder and it is not being unmounted.
    Go to the airport utility.. (5.6 if Lion) and manual setup.. disks page.. disconnect all users.. you will then be able to use the device.
    I am assuming Time Machine means Time Capsule.. it is a common mistake.
    There are a number of other issues that cause the problem but that is the most common.
    Some more info here.
    http://pondini.org/TM/C17.html

  • HT3275 Time Machine backup error message: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Backup Files/Burke iMac.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 I'm receiving an error message that reads "The backup disk image '/Volumes/Data/my name's iMAC.sparesebundle" is already in use.  The time capsule is not backing up any files.

    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...
    In Finder's Menu, select Go menu>Go to Folder, and go to "/volumes". (no quotes)
    Volumes is where an alias to your hard drive ("/" at boot) is placed at startup, and where all the "mount points" for auxiliary drives are created for you to access them. This folder is normally hidden from view.
    Drives with an extra 1 on the end have a side-effect of mounting a drive with the same name as the system already think exists. Try trashing the duplicates with a 1 or 2 if there are no real files in them, and reboot.
    If it does contain data...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2474

  • HT3275 Why would Backup suddenly stop and give me sparse bundle already in use error message?

    The error message I keep getting is:  The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Brenda Glim’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use.  Help!

    Because you are running ML and that is one of its bugs.
    Even Lion can do it.
    Wireless makes it worse.
    Reboot the TC.. or reboot the network and it should go away.

  • HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/Joe Sykes' Computer.sparsebundle" is already in use.

    The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Joe Sykes’ Computer.sparsebundle” is already in use.

    First, restart the Mac and the Time Capsule. In most of the cases, this will solve the problem.
    If it doesn't work, see > http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html

  • HT3275 Time Machine backup not completed  because "the backup disk image ....sparsebundle already in use"

    Time Machine backup not completed because the "backup disk image"/Volumes/Data/MacBookAir.sparsebundle" is already in use. ??

    Reboot the TC.. this is most common issue since Mountain Lion.
    Look at the More Like This just on the right column.

  • 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

  • HT3275 My back up is not occuring and I am getting the message: sparsebundle is already in use; any clues?

    My back up to time machine is not occuring and I am getting the message: sparsebundle already in use.  Any Clues?

    This is the most common error on Mountain Lion.. at least 5 and up to 10 times a day.. I wish we had a proper method of referencing these errors.
    Simply reboot the TC.
    Read C12 here.
    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

  • HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/JIP's Mac mini (2).sparsebundle" is already in use.

    I have a time capsule that I use for my apple computers.  My iMac has no problems but my Mac mini keeps getting this error for backups:
    The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/JIP’s Mac mini (2).sparsebundle” is already in use.
    What do I do?

    Please shift the focus of your eyes to the right side of this page to find the heading of More Like This.  There are multiple answers and solutions there.

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