In the case where time Machine n / A could not complete the backup, do not worry. It will always be possible to generate a save manually later. The important thing is to find the cause of such a malfunction, in order to avoid another backup failure time Machine on your device Macbook. The causes of such a problem can be varied. It is then important to determine the origin of the malfunction in order to lead the adequate corrective actions. So, in this article you will find the different reasons why time Machine could not complete the backup as well as the steps to follow so that it does not happen again and that you can calmly proceed to the manual backup of time Machine to replace the incomplete or corrupted backup. Good reading!
Time Machine could not complete the backup: is the external device in good condition and properly connected?
First of all, we invite you to check the working status of the external device you are using to generate the backups time Machine. If it is damaged, it may be the cause of the malfunction and the backups time Machine cannot be done. It is also possible that this same external device is not properly connected to your device. Macbook or disconnected during the journey: if this is the case, the backup time Machine will not be able to end. Then check that the external device used is well connected to your computer, directly from the menu time Machine.
Is the external hard drive used for Time Machine backups full?
If the external device used to generate the backups time Machine is full or almost full, it is quite normal that the backups time Machine cannot be completed. You will need to make sure that this external device has sufficient storage space to be able to support the various backups of the data contained on your device. Macbook. It is quite possible to delete old backups time Machine to free up space on this device.
Is the Internet connection sufficient for the Time Machine backup to take place?
To make the various backups of the data contained on your device Macbook, time Machine will absolutely need a reliable internet connection and without interruption. If the connection to the network Wi-Fi is jerky or insufficient, the backup time Machine may be interrupted. Make sure that your device Macbook is well connected to a network Wi-Fi powerful enough so that backups can be carried out smoothly and without interruption.
Is the antivirus installed on your Mac preventing Time Machine from running?
It is also possible that the antivirus that you have installed on your device Macbook prevents time Machine to function correctly, if it has categorized time Machine as dangerous or malicious software. It will then be possible to go to the settings of your antivirus in order to authorize time Machine to act on your computer without its actions being able to be blocked.
Once all these parameters have been verified, a new backup will have to be generated. time Machine from your device Macbook manually, by going directly to the menu time Machine and clicking on the option Save now.
