"The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/ .sparsebundle" is already in use."
ok, whats this new feature? I only have one.
This is what worked for me:
I reset my TC password to something else. It was orignally the same as my admin password in the keychain. I was reading the archives and ran across that. I was also having a problem with the TC unmounting, and freezing when I would try to go in and brouse the different backups. It would hang for about 15 minutes before I could get it to cacnel out, and the TC would no longer be mounted. I couldn't believe that that was actually what was causing the problen, but it worked in my case.
Also, here is a link you guys might find helpful:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/status/timemachinebuddy.html
That puts a widget into your widget screen and you can see the TC logs as it tries to connect. You might find it helpful for figuring out other issues
I also tried some of the things they wrote, like going into the TC, disconnecting the disk the putting it back - didn't work for me. Reset TC and PC restart didn't help. I was about to delete the sparsebundle file. Glad I didn't. Changin a passowrd is a lost easier.
Get that widget, thoug. That's pretty cool!
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HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/.sparsebundle" is already in use.
Time Machine returns the above message when it fails to backup.
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
First, restart your 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 -
My Mac mini time capsule is showing an error Time machine error, backup disk image "/volumes/data-1/.sparesbundle " already in use. I don;t know what this means, can someone help?
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In Time Machine - > I deselected time capsule Data Disk as a destination.
Then I pulled the power plug on the Time Capsule, twiddled my thumbs for 15 secs, plugged the power back in.
Went back t Time Machine -> Re-Added the Time Capsule Data Disk as destination. And then tested by selecting Backup Now.
All went well and the backup picked up from before the problem.
BTW - I also have a USB drive connected to Time Capsule that is an alternate disk for Time Machine to backup.
In Mountain Lion the GUI lets you add more than one Time Machine backup destinations very easily so I think it a good idea to have redundancy.
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Time Machine couldn't complete.... Backup disk is already in use.
this is the second time happened, the same problem. when last time it happened, I rebacked up completely, which was take forever. now the same problem happend again. shows "/volumes/myname is in already in use"what should I do? is there anyone can help me? My computer is Mac air, OS X.
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The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/****.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 17).
My older MB Pro is not backing up to my TIme Capsule, but my Mini is working fine with the same TC. All software is up to date, using OS 10.8.2, and the TC is also current.
To get started on this, see #C9 in Pondini's excellent support document, Time Machine -- Troubleshooting.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html -
I noticed today that my last back-up was this a.m. and it has tried several times to back up since but I keep getting this message
Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to “TimeCap”.
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/ MacBook Pro ."sparsebundle” is already in use.
I have never had this problem before and don't know what to do. I am not that great around computers so if anyone can help I would appreciate it. I did try to do some research but could not understand any of the content I read. I sure don't know what "sparsebundle" is and this is the first time I ever heard the term.
If anyone can help woold appreciate it.
I have Version 10.9.1This is a standard issue..
Been around since LION but you missed out.. !! Well the old rule applies.. there are three types of Mac users.
1. The bugs have bitten you, and you have done the work arounds.
2. The bugs are biting you and you are now trying to find out what is going on.
3. The bugs will bite you. And in the meantime you laugh at everyone with problems and say it must be all their fault. Doesn't happen to my system.
You were simply in the last group.. now, with the wonders of mavericks to help, you got bit.
The solution is simple.. unplug the power cord from the TC .. count to 10.. power up the TC again.
No luck look at the more technical help.
C12 here. http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Your naming might also be an issue if this continues to happen.. see C9. -
MacPro backed up to Time Machine, added Mac Mini now get "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Jerry Booher’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use." error when Mac Pro tries to back up
It is standard Mountain Lion error due to the networking ability which is comparable to wet string. (actually that was lion.. it dried out some with Mountain Lion.. higher in the hills perhaps!!)
See C12 and C17
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
But many people are suffering the same issue..
And the above is even a little out of date.. you might need to do a reset to the TC.
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For the past several days, I have been getting this message during backups:
Time Machine could not complete the back up. The backup disk image "Volumes/Data/bhoppy2's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error-1). When I click on the 'help' icon on the message, it reverts to a blank page, and I cannot find anything online regarding the term 'sparsebundle.' In addition, I cannot access previous backups any longer.
Help?See C17 in Time Machine Troubleshooting by Time Machine guru Pondini:
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html -
I get an error when trying to back up on my TC. Message says - The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Macintosh.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1).
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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. -
When I try to backup I get the error message.The backup disk image"/Volumes/Data/iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed(error-1) Any Ideas? it was working fine and i can't think of any changes I made to the system to affect this?
Start with the best resource available..... Time Machine --- Troubleshooting from Pondini, the wizard of all things Time Machine.
" . . . sparse bundle could not be accessed (error -1)" -
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 -
Hi, I have backed up 2 IMACs and one Mac Book Pro but for some reason, the 3rd IMAC come up with this problem: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Anthony’s iMac.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1). Why? The computer system is up to date and I have had no issue with the other computers, just this one.
Many thanks
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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.
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