Backup: Failed . . but it works . . somewhat

A few days ago, TM gave me a Backup: "Failed".
Since then I can go through the procedure of:
Even with the TM icon in the menu bar showing failed:
I can click on "Backup Now" and it will start backing up.
It works until the end, but then it suddenly gives the dialog message of:
"+Time Machine Error+
+Unable to complete backup. An error occurred while+
+copying files to the backup volume+."
BUT, when I click on "Enter Time Machine" it goes to TM and even just created files are there.
The bottom line is that because of this error, it will not backup automatically. NO error number is given.
Suggestions? Sounds like a prefs or TM file problem but not sure.
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OS 10.5.8 MBPro 15 core duo 2 gig RAM
Thanks

Pondini wrote:
HLeejpn wrote:
Pondini wrote:
Hi, and welcome to the forums.
See #C3 in the Time Machine - Troubleshooting *User Tip,* also at the top of the +Time Machine+ forum.
Where did you find that quote? It's not in #C3. It will show you how to locate the message(s) that describe the problem, then help you fix it.
If that doesn't help, post back with details, including all the messages, your setup, what you've done, and the results.
First of all, I want to say that I did not want to be one of those people who wants everything dished up without me trying, so I tried looking for what you referred to.
I could not find anything marked #C3 (pound C 3) I have no clue as to what that means or where to find that. A search did not reveal anything. Does C mean "column 3", Comment 3, I do not know and there is no "legend" to help guide me.
However, under Time Machine Troubleshooting I found this:
http://www.apple.com/support/leopard/timemachine/
On the right column under Troubleshooting, the 3rd comment says
"Time Machine stops backing up to external disk"
Again, I apologize for not knowing what #C3 is or where it is located. It is not at the top of my web page in the Apple discussions. I am using Safari.
Your help is appreciated very much.

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