My laptop will not let me install the latest version of iTunes, it says 'the installer has insufficient piviledges to access this directory' and tells me to log on as the administrator, even though I am logged on as the administrator. Please help!!

My laptop will not let me install the latest version of iTunes, it says 'the installer has insufficient piviledges to access this directory' and tells me to log on as the administrator, even though I am logged on as the administrator. Please help!!

Hi Caits1988,
If you are having issues updating iTunes on your Windows machine, you may find the following articles helpful:
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1277
Apple Support: Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
Regards,
- Brenden

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