TimeCapsule Error -1. Backup image "...sparsbundle" could not be accessed

Hi All, I've tried searching for an answer but no luck. I have a MacBook running SnowLeopard and it has been backing up to my TimeCapsule with no problems until I installed SnowLeopard onto my old iMac (just upgraded the RAM). Now it may be coincidence but since my iMac is now running SL my MacBook now reports the following TimeCapsule 'Error -1' code...
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/mycomputer_002500ccbc10.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1).
I should be honest and say I was copying files back and forth to the TC before i installed SL to the iMac (just in case there were problems) so I'm worried I've deleted something or corrupted this 'sparsbundle' file in some way.
Any ideas (other than resetting my TC to its original settings and starting again)?

ScottMDavies wrote:
I should be honest and say I was copying files back and forth to the TC before i installed SL to the iMac (just in case there were problems) so I'm worried I've deleted something or corrupted this 'sparsbundle' file in some way.
Any ideas (other than resetting my TC to its original settings and starting again)?
You might be able to repair the sparse bundle. See #A5 in Time Machine - Troubleshooting (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of this forum).

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