Time Machine is a built-in backup solution for Mac users.

It provides a convenient way to automatically back up your important files, applications, and system prefs.

Sometimes you may encounter issues while backing up your Mac with Time Machine.

Time Machine verifying backups option

The common errors you will likely experience are slow or failed backups.

Issues with your Time Machine backup are frustrating and put you at risk of losing your data.

Time Machine checks that your backups are safe with automatically scheduled verifications.

Setting up backup disk for Time Machine back up

However, you could also verify your backup manually at any time.

you’re free to only verify your backup disk if Time Machine has been previously configured.

To connect a new backup disk for Time Machine, do the following:

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This happens when the antivirus program runs a security scan for viruses during a Time Machine backup.

Remove your backup disk from the files the antivirus can scan automatically to bypass this problem.

Also, ensure you are running the latest version of macOS and antivirus software.

Malwarebytes for macOS

And when your Mac reboots, remember to follow the propersteps to back up your Mac with Time Machine.

Fortunately enough, there are several troubleshooting solutions that it’s possible for you to try.

Restart button in Apple menu