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TM Error Logger
TM Error Logger
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TM Error Logger free download for Mac

TM Error Logger

Version 7.4

Time Machine error-reporting program.

4.1
Based on 9 user ratesRead reviews & comments
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Absolutely Free

TM Error Logger overview

TM Error Logger is a Time Machine error-reporting program.

Do you get those Time Machine Error alert messages and wonder why? Would you like to find out exactly what caused the error so you can do something about it? Run TM Error Logger after you get the Time Machine error and you will get a report showing which file or folder caused the error. Click on "Open Problem Folder" to reveal the folder containing the problem.

Optionally, send an email when the backup fails.

What’s new in version 7.4

Updated on May 29 2023

  • Fix Class errors when opening the Email Notification window with Ventura

Information

License

Free

Size

901 KB

Downloads

21197

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • OS X 10.12 or later
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smayer97
smayer97
Aug 23 2020
5.0.10
0.0
Aug 23 2020
0.0
Version: 5.0.10
v6.x is now FREE again...Donationware... get from developer website.
GymW
GymW
Oct 29 2017
3.2.7
0.0
Oct 29 2017
0.0
Version: 3.2.7
This is no longer free. It is now $5. If you want to save yourself $5, copy and run this command in Terminal instead: log show --predicate 'subsystem == "com.apple.TimeMachine"' --info | grep 'upd: (' | cut -c 1-19,140-999
Mikeymike
Mikeymike
Nov 9 2016
3.2.7
1.0
Nov 9 2016
1.0
Version: 3.2.7
Oh, NOW I see that it’s not compatible with Sierra. Funny, I don’t see anything about an “upgrade path” when the app runs. And it’s not pricey, but it’s no longer free, either. This whole page is a bit misleading.
Ralfch
Ralfch
Jan 19 2016
3.2.4
3.0
Jan 19 2016
3.0
Version: 3.2.4
And once again this new policy of Macupdate to deliver this installer crap instead of the original dmg-file. If you need more money for this website find better ideas. If this won`t stop, I couldn't recommend macupdate any longer.
Eric•Woehler
Eric•Woehler
Feb 13 2012
3.0.3
0.0
Feb 13 2012
0.0
Version: 3.0.3
Folks don't forget Apple's Time Machine Buddy widget - a free Dashboard widget to keep an eye on your TM logs
Eric•Woehler
Eric•Woehler
Feb 13 2012
3.0.3
0.0
Feb 13 2012
0.0
Version: 3.0.3
Folks don't forget there is also the Apple Time Machine Buddy widget available from Apple.com and/or from pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Chrischram
Chrischram
Feb 24 2011
2.05
0.0
Feb 24 2011
0.0
Version: 2.05
It looks like this version is showing its age. It seems to no longer work in Snow Leopard, at least version 10.6.6. I hadn't need to use it for a long time, but today I needed it, and it just beachballed at me. Reinstalling was no help. Too bad.
davinder-khabra
davinder-khabra
Aug 7 2009
2.03
0.0
Aug 7 2009
0.0
Version: 2.03
This app only works in an admin account. I use terminal to output the time machine log but this requires you have access to an admin account user name and password. open terminal and only enter the commands after '$' prompt 1. switch to a user account with admin privileges $ su adminusername 2. enter password for this account Password: 3. enter this command to produce a backup.log file $ grep backupd /var/log/system.log > /Users/Shared/backup.log 4. exit admin account $ exit The backup.log is in your Shared Users folder.
Jon-white-bw
Jon-white-bw
Apr 22 2009
2.02
0.0
Apr 22 2009
0.0
Version: 2.02
Am I being foolish, or is this doing something that you can't do by typing 'backupd' into the search field in Console? Jon
Rob-h
Rob-h
Mar 4 2009
1.16
5.0
Mar 4 2009
5.0
Version: 1.16
Marvellous little app - saved me so much time trying to track down an errant file that was causing repeated problems. Would recommend this to anyone who's ever experienced Time Machine's enigmatic "Oh dear I had a problem but I'm not going to tell you what it is" error message. In fact I'd recommend it even if you haven't had a Time Machine error message - yet. One day...
Xenophile
Xenophile
Feb 27 2009
1.15
5.0
Feb 27 2009
5.0
Version: 1.15
Awesome app! I've been having intermittent TM errors and was pulling my hair out trying to figure out WTF the error messages even mean. TM Error Logger identified the problem file and selected it in the finder so I could trash it. Problem solved. As a bonus for a single purpose app like this, the GUI doesn't make a simple task any more complex. No instruction manual required. Thanks for such a useful app!
Richard-Hallas
Richard-Hallas
Feb 25 2009
1.14
0.0
Feb 25 2009
0.0
Version: 1.14
Minor little UI comments for the developer: 1. The 'donate' button seems to have no graphic inside it. It's just a white rectangle. 2. The 'Error Numbers' button is slightly misaligned (a pixel too low). Sorry to be pedantic! Thanks for a handy utility.
Trutzblankehans
Trutzblankehans
Feb 18 2009
1.1
0.0
Feb 18 2009
0.0
Version: 1.1
Downloaded it, started it, got message have to be logged in as administrator, trashed it.
Guest
Guest
Feb 17 2009
1.1
0.0
Feb 17 2009
0.0
Version: 1.1
Thank you even more!!! ... ... for listening and acting promptly to rectify the problem. You could, probably, improve the interface using the developer's application Interface Builder.
antoniong
antoniong
Feb 16 2009
1.1
0.0
Feb 16 2009
0.0
Version: 1.1
Thumbs up! A developer that listens to its users is a good developer. You have earned the donation!
Dana-Sutton
Dana-Sutton
Feb 16 2009
1.1
0.0
Feb 16 2009
0.0
Version: 1.1
In fact, this app. is so useful that I'd like to challenge the developer to bring out a sequel. I'd really like an app. that produces detailed logs of Time Machine uploads so that I can have an understanding of what it is actually doing (for inst., to explain mysterious jumps in disk space consumption). For this I'd be very happy to pay a little money.
Chas-m
Chas-m
Feb 16 2009
1.1
5.0
Feb 16 2009
5.0
Version: 1.1
Bravo! With 1.1, the developer has kindly address the two major complaints about the product, allowing us to focus on what it really does! Many thanks! I have used TM Error Logger to help me quickly find the corrupt file that was stopping the TM backups from completing. Very handy, particularly now that all components are inside the app bundle, and I can easily put the app in my Utilities folder instead of being forced to put it in the Applications folder. Thanks again!
Richlove
Richlove
Feb 15 2009
1.06
0.0
Feb 15 2009
0.0
Version: 1.06
No need to be paranoid about the installer. It installs a folder called TM Error Logger in the applications folder. The folder contains items needed by the TM Error Logger application (help files, url links etc). The application needs to stay inside of the folder so it can find the files it needs. However, you can create an alias of the application and drag it anywhere you wish. Rich
antoniong
antoniong
Feb 7 2009
1.03
0.0
Feb 7 2009
0.0
Version: 1.03
Nice app but WTF has a developer to decide over where I want to put this app????? It will only run if it is placed in it's own folder with a lot of garbage. I want to decide where I put an app NOT the developer!
Indiekiduk
Indiekiduk
Feb 6 2009
1.02
0.0
Feb 6 2009
0.0
Version: 1.02
This needs a package so it can set permissions on the app I believe.
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
May 29 2023
7.4
5.0
May 29 2023
5.0
Version: 7.4
Mikeymike
Mikeymike
Nov 9 2016
1.0
Nov 9 2016
1.0
Version: null
Ralfch
Ralfch
Jan 19 2016
3.0
Jan 19 2016
3.0
Version: null
drglenn
drglenn
Jan 2 2012
4.5
Jan 2 2012
4.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Aug 24 2011
4.0
Aug 24 2011
4.0
Version: null
Dshore95
Dshore95
Jan 6 2011
4.0
Jan 6 2011
4.0
Version: null
Rob-h
Rob-h
Mar 4 2009
5.0
Mar 4 2009
5.0
Version: null
Xenophile
Xenophile
Feb 27 2009
5.0
Feb 27 2009
5.0
Version: null
Chas-m
Chas-m
Feb 16 2009
5.0
Feb 16 2009
5.0
Version: null
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