Time Machine Error Message:  Errors while copying to this drive

PLEASE someone help me! I've used Time Machine since it's inception, and suddenly I'm getting these error messages that are not helpful. I'm not a computer expert, I don't know much about file extensions (re: discussions about removing certain files), and really am lost about what to do. I've rebooted, I've purchased TWO new external drives (sitting here with nothing on them) -- I haven't backed up in a month -- and I'm very concerned about this. Do I need to use an online backup system? I really would like help with this. Again -- I'm attempting to backup using Time Machine and keep getting the error message: Unable to complete backup. Errors while copying files to the drive. I've been on the phone with Apple Support -- and I get started on a new backup (it will actually begin to backup) and in a few minutes I get the error message. Are there certain files to delete? I'm certainly willing to do that -- but I need specific instructions about where to find them and how to delete them. Many thanks.

I have been having the same problem. I haven't backed up since June 4 and I tried yesterday and I got the message about errors while copying the files to the drive. I tried it again and again, but no dice. I have been using Time Machine without incident since I bought my White Macbook (late 2007).

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