What's with the constant "backing up" every time I synch?

Every time I synch my iPad I get the "backing up" that takes from as little as 20 minutes to as long as 3 hours. I am serious - EVERY TIME I hook it up, it "backs up" - and then, after all that, tells me it can't save the backup on my computer.
I can't find an option to turn this off. Any advice? Thanks.

HI,
Under the Summary tab in iTunes with your iPad connected to your computer, make sure there is enough storage space.
Make sure there is enough free space on your PC. Instructions here.
http://www.askdavetaylor.com/checkfree_space_on_windowsxp.html
And try Disk Cleanup. Start / Programs / Accessories / System Files / Disk Cleanup
After you run Disk Cleanup, restart your computer and your iPad. Try backing up again.
Carolyn

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