I use the Windows XP backup utility.  However tonight when I tried to run it I got right to the end of the set up process where the "backup progress" box appears and nothing more happens.  The utility seems to freeze, if you open the task manager it shows the backup utility as running.  When you click on "end task" a box appears telling you that the progam isn't responding.

I have a new external hard drive which I am trying to use for the back up however I have tried using other medium that I have used previously with no better results.

Does anyone have any idea what my problem is?  I've done some google searches both on this site and globally but haven't found anything that helps.

Thanks.