Yes, this is the first time for this drive or any other drive. Thanks ________________________________ From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Poehlman Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 10:53 AM To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: using time machine more detail. is this the first time for this drive? On Aug 28, 2009, at 9:48 AM, Smith Larry wrote: Hi list members. I went to use time machine to backup my Mac book pro. However, time machine is saying that it needs to erase the external drive which I am trying to backup to. Is this correct? I don't want to erase my external hard drive. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks Larry Smith Tax Law Specialist: International larry.smith2@xxxxxxx phone: 215-861-1644