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Why do Time Machine volumes inevitably become corrupt? This is a known problem but I don't remember the explanation.
by ShadowBanThis01 4y ago
Why do Time Machine volumes inevitably become corrupt? This is a known problem but I don't remember the explanation.
- cj 4y agoFor me, it was forgetting the password on the external hard drive. After that, iCloud got to a point where I felt like backing up became unnecessary so I stopped TM. (I know this isn't the response you were looking for. I've also experienced corrupt TM unrelated to HD encryption, not sure why)
- Tagbert 4y agoNor is it inevitable. I have never run across a corrupt volume in TM.
- ShadowBanThis01 4y agoI have, and I rely on Carbon Copy Cloner instead as a result. The reports have continued for years, right into this one: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-is-this-an-acceptable-failure-mode-time-machine-backups.2379996/ https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-is-this-an-acceptab... I recommend surveying the extant reports on the issue. I've read several analyses that assert that corruption is indeed inevitable, and my experience was consistent with that. But hey, roll the dice if you want. I'm just providing information.