Time machine will not start

Hello.
I have this problem:
I can not start the Time Machine program.
When I click the icon I get the message <<You did not select a backup location for Time Machine. To select a backup location, set up Time Machine.>>. When I go to click on set up time machine, nothing happens. the program will not start.
How do I fix it?
thanks

sorry to hear about your problems.
i don't know what to suggest but can offer these user tips:
http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/FAQ.html
http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/Troubleshooting.html
hopefully something in there will help.
good luck !
JGG

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