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I am using a USB drive connected to an airport extreme for my back up.
However each time I run time machine it saves 6 - 12 GB of data. So it takes several hours.
Is there a way to find out what files are the big ones and maybe exclude them or reduce thier size?
Thanks a lot
Philipp

Philipp B wrote:
I am using a USB drive connected to an airport extreme for my back up.
you should know that your setup is not supported by Apple and your problem(s) may stem from it.
see _*Disks that can be used with Time Machine*_
Is there a way to find out what files are the big ones and maybe exclude them or reduce thier size?
you might want to check out Pondini's user tips:
[FAQ_|http://web.me.com/pondini/TimeMachine/FAQ.html]
[troubleshooting_|http://web.me.com/pondini/TimeMachine/Troubleshooting.html] (A2 and D4 in particular)
good luck !
JGG

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