TS3683 I get the error message "backup of this ipad could not be saved to this computer" when trying to backup by ipad.  Why and how do I fix?

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 ?
And if the backup doesn't work after that then try a soft-reset instead of the off and on : press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.

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