tmutil
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Tmutil Command: Start Backup Block Until Finished
Use for start backup block until finished with Tmutil. Exact CLI syntax to start backup block until finished using Tmutil.
When to use this: Use for start backup block until finished with Tmutil.
Command Syntax
sudo tmutil startbackup -bsudo tmutil startbackup -bLive Command Builder
Final Command
sudo tmutil startbackup -b Command Breakdown
-b- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to start backup block until finished using Tmutil.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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