HT1766 backup couldn't be saved in this computer?

when backup before updating to ios6 this messagr faliure alert:
backup couldn't be saved in this computer?

Hi. This worked for me after months of trying many different fixes. Give it a shot.
Locate the iTunesPrefs.xml on your PC. In Windows XP the iTunesPrefs.xml location is:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes
or:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes.
With iTunes closed, I renamed this file from iTunesPrefs.xml to iTunesPrefs.xml.backup in both locations. Then I opened iTunes, connected my iPhone, and the backup was successful.
Note that doing this will force iTunes to recreate the iTunesPrefs.xml file with all it's default settings. Any user preferences you may have set within iTunes will be removed. You will need to set any user defined preferences again.
Let me know if this works for you.

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HT1766 what happens if i receive a pop up saying: Itunes could not back up the iphone bacuase the backup could not be saved on this computer. what should I do?

what happens if i receive a pop up saying: Itunes could not back up the iphone bacuase the backup could not be saved on this computer. what should I do?

Hi Suphia,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If iTunes isn't able to back up your iPhone, the steps in this article can help:
iOS: Troubleshooting backup issues in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2529
Best Regards,
Jeremy

ITunes could not restore the iPhone because the backup could not be saved on this computer

Dears,
Today I planned to update my iPhone 4 to iOS7.
After update while my iPhone was connected to the computer, it didn't work and iTunes asked me to restore my iPhone before I can use it.
Well, I had to click Ok and iPhone was restore to factory settings and removed everything.
Now I went to iTunes again to restore the entire backup I created eariler for the photos, videos, contacts and everything 20+GB.
The iTunes starts the restore process but stoppes in the middle of the progress and gives the error:
iTunes could not restore the iPhone"My iPhone Name" because the backup could not be saved on this computer.
I tried 3 times but no avail.
If my C: drive is almost full and it might be the issue, can I move my backup files to another location D: drive for example and restore them to my iPhone?
Please help me.
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I get the same issue w/ an iPad that I just updated to the latest iOS. I made the backup before upgrading the iOS. Now when i try to restore that backup made 35 min or so ago, I get this error. Help!

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However after part of the Itune update completed a message came up on the screen
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Check out this Apple document -> iTunes: "Backup could not be saved on the computer" alert message
To resolve this issue, delete the backup in iTunes Preferences and then create a new backup. If you would like to retain a copy of the backup, you can move the backup file to a different location. The backup is located in the locations below.
On Windows Vista and Windows 7:
\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
To delete the backup file:
    Open iTunes Preferences by choosing iTunes > Preferences (Mac) or Edit > Preferences (Windows).
    Select Devices.
    Select the device backup to delete.
    Click Delete Backup. iTunes will ask if you are sure you want to delete the backup. Click Delete Backup.
    Click OK.
To manually create a new backup, right-click (or Control-click) iPhone on the left side of the iTunes window under Devices and choose Back Up from the shortcut menu.

Help me please - itunes could not backup iphone because the backup could not be saved on this computer.. tried everything I believe!!

ive tried everything ive read on here plus search www...
still comes up with the error in step 6 of 6 while syncing.. or about a third of the way in if performing a manual backup
driving me nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anyone got other ideas??

BT I tried option 1.. nothing happened
I really want to avoid restoring if possible

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I am trying to backup my ipad to my computer. It goes through the process, but then tells me a backup could not be saved on my computer. I have a previous backup on here, so it worked at one time a few months ago. I've got the latest version of iTunes and even uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes. Why is this happening and how do I fix it?

Did you try what was suggested on that page i.e. disconnecting the iPad from your computer and turning the iPad off (press and hold the sleep/wake button until the red 'slide to power off' appears on screen and slide that) and then back on ?
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Backup cannot be saved on this computer...

I am getting the problem "Backup cannot be saved on this computer." The first thing I did was uninstall itunes. And I uninstalled it exactly as described by apple on their website. I then went through and double checked to make sure that all apple files had been removed. Next I went through the process of deleting the "Apple Computer" folder in users\"username"\Appdata\Roaming as to make sure that there were no other backup files out there. I then reinstalled itunes. I then configured itunes to not automatically backup, so that I could manually initiate the backup.
When I plugged in my phone, I no longer get this Backup cannot be saved on computer error, but now it starts the backup but seems to just get stuck. In the status bar it says "Syncing 'iPhone' (Step 1 of 2) Backing Up". The bar itself is the scrolling black and white bar. Do I just need to leave it for a very long time? It does not seem to be backing up to me. I know backing up does take a long time, but I would think the process takes the most time on Step 2, not Step 1. Can anyone help? I feel itunes is getting hung up somewhere...

Ok. After reading a million forums, here is what I did to fix it.
I Deleted the back up manually in the AppData/roaming/Apple Computer/MobileSync/backup
Then copied my entire photo directory from the iPhone4 (directory: 80AAAAA) to my desktop as a back up.
Then removed all files from this directory from iPhone4 so now it is completely empty.
Reran the backup and sync and everything is right in the world again.
This seems to be the most common fix now as most of the time the "Backup Cannot Be Saved on this Computer" is caused by a corrupted photo or video file in the 80AAAA directory.
Good Luck!
Nojvok

HT1766 At the end of a synch I am getting the following error message "iTunes could not back up the iPod because the backup could not be saved on the computer". Any ideas on how to resolve?

At the end of a synch I am getting the following error message "iTunes could not back up the iPod because the backup could not be saved on the computer". Any ideas on how to resolve?

See:
iOS: Troubleshooting backup issues in iTunes
Try going to iTunes>Preferences>Devices and delete the existing backup so iTunes creates an entire new one vice changing the existing one.

I deleted iTunes when it said "iTunes could not back up iPhone because the backup could not be saved on the computer"and now it wont let me install it again and keeps saying "itunes cannot be installed because the file cannot be found in the cabinet "

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Thank you.
-Kait
My phone is the iPhone4 and my computer is a Windows Vista

I doubt that corrupt files are the problem. It is more likely a space or permissions issue. Is the hard-drive on which iTunes is stored close to capacity? Do you (or the particular user profile you have logged on with) have the requisite permissions to save to that drive?
Otherwise, do you get an error code? This might point us in the right direction.

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I have deleted a lot of file and I still get this message when trying to update my iPhone (4S) that the backup could not be saved to my computer. What should I do next?

Here are some steps to assist you;
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2529

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Tried everything. Still get "backup could not be saved on the computer". Have iPad 1 and Windows 7 (64 bit) with all latest updates. Now what? Is iPad 1 now incompatible with iTunes?

Have you tried here:
iOS: Troubleshooting backup issues in iTunes
Have you tried deleig the existing backup file? I\You can find it location here:
iTunes: About iOS backups
Saying your tried everything provides us with zero information as to what you did try.

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I assume that you have Wireless Security enabled on your AirPort's wireless network. The issue maybe that the PC is unable to use the WPA password itself and will require using the Equivalent Network Password instead.
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I just tried to sync for the first time and i receieved an error message saying, "Itunes could not backup because backup could not be saved on the compute"??

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