Backup keeps failing - INVALID PASSWORD

I have been a .Mac user for several years and I have used Backup every day. Two weeks ago backup ceased to work and it told me:
"Invalid .Mac user name or password
Unable to complete backup at this time."
I can log onto .Mac and I can download changes to my computer. In other words, the ID and Password words fine with them. How can I examine how to make Backup work for me? Thanks

I suggest you post to the BACKUP forum, someone there will likely be able to help you.
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