To fix #Windows 0x800703EE ERROR when copying to external #storage, temporarily Disable #Antivirus #Software and #Firewall on the computer and then proceed with performing the #backup. Note: Make sure you turn-on the antivirus software and #Windows Firewall later so that the #computer is protected.
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