Reboot Time Machine

I'm experiencing error messages (the backup disc image could not be mounted).
If I reboot Time Machine will I lose the files that are backed up on it?
Thanks in advance!!

"If I reboot Time Machine will I lose the files that are backed up on it?"
This will not affect or harm your backups.

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