> that "Mirror error- HTTrack has detected the current
> mirror is empty, reason: the first page either could
> not be found, ensure that website still exist or
> check proxy settings"
> 
> Could somebody please advise if i can copy an
> internal website. If yes whats the problem with the
> above?
How should we know, it's your site. No mind readers here. 

Was the network up? Was the server. Can your browser see the starting URL?
Does your browser use a proxy, then HTT must match.

Some sites don't like an HTT browser ID. I always use msie6

Post the command line used (log file line two.)