Cannot Backup Using Windows iTunes v8.0.2.20 & iPhone 3G v2.2.1

Hello All!
I know this is probably a common question, but I want to see what the most current info is. I have two iPhone 16GBs that I sync to my notebook. One of the phones backs up just fine. It has almost the exact same files (about 3GB free). I am running v8.0.2.20 of iTunes for Windows on a Vista system.
The phone I cannot get to backup (or it takes at least 12 hours and names the backup as Unknown with a bogus file date) is the older of the two. I've gone through all of the updates with it. I had the previous backup problems before the release of v2.2 which resolved the problems. I was having no problems for several months, but around December or so, it started doing the same things (giving corrupted backups, taking forever to complete, etc.) again. It started before the install of v2.2.1, so obviously that didn't help or hurt. I have deleted the existing backup file for the phone and also the sync history, with no improvement.
*So, is this an existing problem for other users as well and we're waiting for another patch from Apple? If so, what's the best ideas at this point for fixing this and preventing it? Also, if we're waiting for a fix from Apple, have there been any clues as to when it's coming?*
I'd appreciate any help. I've come to rely on my iPhone more and unfortunately, that means not having a valid backup is a real problem. I still have all of my scheduling, task management, and contact info on a good old Palm T|X, WHICH WORKS AND BACKUPS RELIABLY, and has for countless years. It makes me glad the program I use on there to handle all of those functions (Agendus by Iambic Software) hasn't been released for the iPhone platform or I'd be screwed by now (because I would have switched and not have a valid backup). *Any info or links to other threads would be appreciated greatly!* Thanks in advance!

Mate, you are my HERO!!!!!
I had the EXACT same problem but on 2G iPhone 8GB, v2.2.1 and taking several hours to get to 60% done, then craps out with some arcane error message.
I followed previous threads and other forum suggestions to:
a) Clear out corrupted backups
b) Reset iPhone
c) Even removed Stanza, which someone suggested could be the problem as he had alot of eBooks on it
But none worked for me.
I do have AppSniper and used it daily for what must have been several months.... so imagine all those icons cached on it with nearly 100 new apps displayed daily! It took over 2mins to clear the cache, and I now have "Show Icon" disabled.
The backup FINALLY WORKED!!!!
It took just over 15mins to backup, and I'm proud to say that I can see the backup intact on the iTunes Preferences > Devices panel!!!!
You are my hero! Thank you thank you thank you for putting up this solution!!!!!
BTW, I loved Monsters, Inc too!
If you ever stop by Hong Kong, I'll buy you a drink!

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