Error message "Attempting to copy to the disk ".." failed.  You do not have access privileges for this operation

Help please,
On trying to sync and iphone with itunes, I get the following popup message:
Attempting to copy to the disk "..' failed.  You do not have enough access priveleges for this operation.
The sync is at stage 6 of 6. Syncing Genius Data to "...." (step 6 of 6)
Any ideas on how to have the sync complete?
Thanks in advance

I didn't put all of the movies into iTunes at the applestore. I fixed the problem. my external hard drive (where my movies are stored) was read only for some reason.  the last time i was in the store, they must have changed it. thanks though

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