Imac.sparsebundle is in use
I've been trying to backup my iMac but keep getting a message saying "The disk image "XXXXXXX's iMac.sparsebundle is in use. Try ejecting the disk image." I have tried the commonly reported solution of unplugging the time capsule and waiting for a few minutes before plugging it back in, but it doesn't help. I've also updated all my software and rebooted my computer. I am the only person using this time capsule and it worked without problems until recently. I am running version 10.9.2 of OSX. Any ideas?
See this discussion...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4944252?tstart=0
Also see here...
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.
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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. -
I keep getting this error when trying to backup time capsule with time machine. The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Dan’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use.
Make sure that no other Macs are backing up at the time.
Pull the power cable from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to ten
Plug the power cable back into the back of the Tme Capsule
Wait a few minutes, then try a backup again. -
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 -
I'm using the newest Time Capsule (2T) and I just got this error.
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/James Kranz’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use.
It has been running fine (so it think) since I got it a few months ago.This is your Time Machine backup image on your Time Capsule or other networked storage device that you are using for your backups. To clear this problem, try restarting your Mac, but if that does not work then restart your backup device. Doing these should clear the process that is usiing the bundle, and allow your Mac to properly attach it for use.
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Every 30 min I get this message from Time Machine.
This file 'Volumes/Data/iMac van Bruno Heutz.sparsebundle' which is used for backup copie is already in use.
What do I have to do?.
Kind regards,
BrunoRestart the TC..
But yours might be more serious than that.
Read C12 in pondini.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
I would suggest you change all names to match what Pondini writes here.
C9
And use ethernet not wireless. -
time machine: I get the following message: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Clemens’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use - what to do? Where and how do I find that file and get rid of it?
I'm on Mountain Lion and have version 6.1 of AirPort utility so there is no button to "Disconnect All Users"and the only other option of "removing and re-selecting the drive via Time Machine Prefs" doesn't work either. So this will work.
Launch Airport Utility and select the TC "Edit" button, then select the Disks tab. Deselect "Enable File Sharing" and click "Update". The TC will reboot then follow the same procedure and reselect "Enable File Sharing" and click "Update". After TC reboots again you'll be up and running. Not the neatest way to do it but saves having to unplug the TC which risks disk damage and the whole procedure takes less than a minute.The "Enable File Sharing" button seems to have replaced the "Disconnect All Users" button but with the slight disadvantage that it reboots the TC which takes up additional time. -
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. -
Time could not backup message said the back up disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/......iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.( the ..... is my name on the message)
Can anyone please help me, with what to do?
Thanks SueOk.. read C12 and C17 is also relevant in Pondini troubleshooting.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Try the above.
No luck then you should do
A1 .. Load the widget so you know what TM is doing.
A4 .. Reset of TM.
A5.. Verify the backup.
First thing.. though.. do a full network reboot..
Turn off everything.. restart the modem.. wait 2min.
Restart the TC.. wait 2min
Restart the computer. See if it now functions.
You might have to reset or do more severe stuff.. but try with that.
I am offline for 8 hours..
Pondini or one of the others here might be able to help further. -
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
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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 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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