Backup error message

I cannot solve backup error message. I've tried chkdsk on both internal and external drive to no avail. I have a Pavilion dv6 with windows 8.1. Any suggestions?

That iTunes backup does the whole library. One idea...not sure if it will work....uncheck the box next to the movie, and maybe it won't try to include it.
Just a word of caution. Make sure these backups actually work BEFORE you need to use them. I spent hours making almost 30 DVD backups of my itunes library, and when I tested my restore plan, it failed at about disk 12. I have since changed to an external hard drive for more reliable backups of my music.
Also, if you value your ratings, playlists, etc....back up the itunes database file
iTunes Library.itl
Here is a pretty good iLounge article on it.
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/the-complete-guide-to-backing -up-your-itunes-library/

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    Thank you for responding.
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    It would appear to me that it is an error within Photoshop Elements, and I don't know how I can contact Adobe to see what can be done.
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    From: [email protected]
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