HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/ Time Cap/ iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use. What does this mean?
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.
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My Time Machine has failed again with this message:
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Shirley’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use.
How do I fix it?Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Wait 60 seconds
Plug the power cord back in
This simple reset will fix this error 98% of the time. If you need more help, see this troubleshooting information:
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use. -
This is the error message that comes up when my computer says that the time machine couldn't complete my backup. Does anyone know what this means?
Regards,
JbyrdksSee here...
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.
From Pondini’s excellent Information Here...
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.htm -
"Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to “***Network Name***’ The Backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use"
What does this mean and how do you fix it?I got that the file is in use, what is the trick to release the file. This has something to do with X.8, never had this problem befor I uploaded .8
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I got this message when I wanted to back up on my Time Capsule. What can I do to solve the problem?
Thanks.Pull the power cord from the back of the TC
Wait a minute
Plug the power cord back into the back of the TC
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This is the second time I've encountered this issue with Time Capsule using Time Machine automatic backup. I haven't found the following specific error message in the list of troubleshooting issues: "Time Capsule cannot complete the backup. The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use."
I'm not certain what causes this issue. I think it may have something to do with having to force shutdown with apps still open when the beachball hangs and the MacBook has to be rebooted.
Has anyone else dealt with this issue?Welcome to Apple Support Communities
Restart your Mac and the Time Capsule. In most of the cases, this should solve the problem.
If it doesn't work, see > http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html -
When I back up my macbook pro to time capsule 3TB, this appears:
"Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to “Time Capsule”.The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Macintosh.sparsebundle” is already in use."
and I'm not able to back up. What do I do?As noted in the link I posted, that's fine if you're the only user logged-on to the only Mac using the TC's disks (internal and/or USB externals). If not, that may corrupt other data being written, especially other backups.
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I am getting the following error message from Time Machine (backing up to my 3 TB Time Capsule):
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Freedom Book.sparsebundle” is already in use.
I have no idea why this would be in use, because only one MBP has the name "Freedom Book". Any advice on how to resolve? Running Mountaiin Lion 10.8.1.I had the same error. I unplugged my TimeCapsule for 5 min from power. Plugged it back in to power then waited 10 min for everything to comunicate again. Clicked on backup now and it worked. Must have froze up or something.
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The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use
My time capsule has been backing up fine and then I got an error message "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use." and the backup failed. This has been happening every day now for a week. The green light is still on the machine...... any help appreciated...
Two Solutions for "sparse bundle already in use" Error
Simple solution (from Bob Timmons):
1. Make sure that no other Macs are backing up the Time Capsule at the time
2. Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
3. Count to ten
4. Plug the power cord back into the back of the Time Capsule
If Simple doesn't work:
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use. -
I constantly get the following error message: The backup disk image "/volumes/data/jameskehoe.sparsebundle" is already in use. This Time Machine/Time Capsul worked perfectly before I left on a four month trip. Upon returning to my domicle it will not backup and I get the mentioned error message. My wife's Mac Book Pro continues to backup normally but she did not accompany me on this trip so her computer has always remained in contact with the Time Machine. My computer is a MacBook running 10.7.5
Any help solving this problem and letting me once again backup my computer would be greatly appreciated.This question is asked several times every day.. it is a bug.
Look at the more like this column to the right..
Solution is pretty simple..
With the TC hard disk not running.. you can feel the vibration ..
pull out the power cord.. count to 10.. plug in the power cord.
If you still have the problem report back.. mostly 98% of cases that will fix it. -
Am trying to use a WD Mybook with Airport Extreme for backup and keep getting this message. Anybody know?
Check out this excellent Pondini Time Machine article on this specific issue and how to try to resolve it.
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My Time Machine is not backing up and gives me this error report:
The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Valarie'siMac.sparsbundle" is already in use
Time Machine could not complete backup
Can anyone help me?Look at the discussion on the following forum:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3882138?start=0&tstart=0
The responses given there may help. -
I keep recieving he following error he backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/ MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use. for time machine backup. Any suggestions
It is standard for Lion and Mountain Lion.
Reboot the TC to fix it.
If you actually run Lion then you can install 5.6 utility and just go to the disk page and click disconnect all users.. this is usually enough to fix it.. on the previous backup TM hasn't dismounted the sparsebundle correctly and so cannot mount it again.
See C12. http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html -
I keep getting a message when trying to back up my main computer = 'The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/CMN iMac.sparsebundle” could not be created (error 60).'
The error message changes sometimes to other numbers but it is not able to back anything up. I have deleted any previous back ups and rechosen the destination disk (Time Capsule). My other computers are doing the same thing periodically but this is the most important back up that I need.
Any ideas anyone?See #C9 in Time Machine expert Pondini's Time Machine---Troubleshooting
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html -
So for days now, I am getting this message and it is resutling in no back ups. What does it mean it is in use and how can I fix it? Thanks now in advance for any help.
See this discussion...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4944252?tstart=0
Also see here if necessary...
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.
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