CS5 Unknown Error, Can't Save After Drawing/Copying Vector Linework

I've found some other versions of this problem on the forum that seemed more straightforward, but this ones a bit stranger.
I have a fairly large file with 8 artboards (no memory problem), and a variety of images and vectors. It was saving fine as an .AI file until I started getting the "Unknown Error" message. Tested it out and it appears that I can save if I introduce any amount of more images/text, but the moment I try to save after drawing another line/copy-pasting an existing line/shape, the unknown error occurs.
Tested the file on another computer and it had the exact same issue so it's definitely a file-specific issue and not a problem with my Illustrator. Also copied parts of the content to new files and the exact same error occurs. It does not occur in other files. Also, I'll need to keep PDF Compatibility checked when saving.
I'd appreciate any help on the subject.

constanzaman,
You may try pasting parts of the artwork cautiously, to see which part(s) may be causing the issue.
Here is a general set of instructions, going all the way:
One thing often tried first is to create a new document and File>Place the corrupted one to see how much may be rescued that way (remember to tick Paste remembers Layers in the Layer palette flyout/dropdown first, and to untick it afterwards).
Here are some websites where you can see whether it can rescue the file, and if it can, you may pay for a subscription to have it done,
http://www.recoverytoolbox.com/buy_illustrator.html
http://markzware.com/adobe-software/fix-illustrator-file-unknown-error-occurred-pdf2dtp-fi le-recovery/
http://www.illustrator.fixtoolbox.com/
As far as I remember, the first one is for Win and the one is for Mac, while the third one should be for both.
Here are a few pages about struggling with it yourself:
http://daxxter.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/how-to-recover-a-corrupted-illustrator-ai-file/
http://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/troubleshoot-damaged-illustrator-files.html
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/500/cpsid_50032.html
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/500/cpsid_50031.html
http://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/enable-content-recovery-mode-illustrator.html
I am still working on a wild way that may be relevant.

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