Help: Windows Delayed Write Failure

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Several times over the past day or so Ive been getting the following
message:

"Windows Delayed Write Failure. Windows was unable to save all the date for
file I:\$mft. The data has been lost. The error may be caused by a failure
of your computer hardware or network connection. Please try to save the file
elsewhere."

My "I:" drive is a Maxtor One Touch II 250GB external disk drive which I use
for backup. The system is PIV 2.53ghz with 160GB primary drive, 512MB Ram,
Windows XP PRO SP2 and all the latest patches. I also have another external
250MB disk drive and apple ipod attached.

I have a variety of software sevices/processes running; I use Anapod from
Redchair to manage the iPod, Windows Desktop search, Spybot Teatimer, Norton
AV, Zonealarm, Pro, Adaware and adwatch, and pestpatrol all installed and
running.

Any ideas where to look to resolve this issue? It hasnt appeared to be fatal
yet but Im concerned that I'll lose all my backup information.