Windows 7 Very Strange - Windows 7 Backup/Network Error

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Ok here is my situation.

3 PC's all running Windows 7 Ultimate

1 Desktop connection via wire to router
2 Laptops connected via Wireless (Linksys wrg54g)

All 3 PC's are visible on all 3 PC's via the Homegroup in Windows Explorer. I can browse/copy/write files on all 3. All sweet. All 3 can print to the 2 Printers connected to the Desktop.

Laptop A is configured to Backup using the Windows 7 Backup to the Desktop. This works fine.
Laptop B however when trying to backup to the desktop I get an error message after I have selected the Drive in the setup screen and I've entered my username/password credentials

The error code is 0x80070043

I've tried everything and I'm quite experienced.

Both laptops for all intents and purposes are identical.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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It seems like you are facing an issue with Laptop B when trying to backup to the desktop using Windows 7 Backup, resulting in error code 0x80070043. This error can be related to network connectivity problems or issues with accessing the target drive. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Network Connectivity:
   • Ensure that Laptop B has proper network connectivity to the desktop.
   • Check if you can access shared folders or drives on the desktop from Laptop B.
   []Verify Credentials:
   • Double-check the username and password credentials you are using to access the desktop from Laptop B.
   • Try re-entering the credentials to ensure they are correct.
   []Disable Firewall:
   • Temporarily disable any firewall or security software on both Laptop B and the desktop to check if they are causing any interference with the backup process.
   []Check Permissions:
   • Ensure that the user account you are using on Laptop B has the necessary permissions to write to the target drive on the desktop.
   []Use IP Address:
   • Instead of using the computer name to access the desktop, try using the IP address of the desktop in the backup setup.
   []Restart Devices:
   • Restart both Laptop B and the desktop to refresh network connections.
   []Update Network Drivers:
   • Ensure that the network drivers on Laptop B are up to date to avoid any connectivity issues.
2. Check Antivirus Software:
   • Antivirus software can sometimes interfere with file sharing and backups. Temporarily disable the antivirus on both devices to test the backup process.

     Additional Suggestions:​

     • You can also try creating a new shared folder on the desktop and set it as the backup destination to see if the issue persists.
     • Make sure that the target drive on the desktop has enough space for the backup.
     If these steps do not resolve the issue, please provide more details about your network setup or any other relevant information that might help in further troubleshooting.