"Access Privilege" error... how I fixed it

After I installed iTunes I was asked if I wanted to set it as my default player. When I checked 'yes' it said something about my not having access privilege. I uninstalled iTunes AND Quick Time Player. I then rebooted and reinstalled Quick Time and iTunes. Then I started Quick Time Player first and iTunes afterward. This solved the problem.
There is a method to my madness, but if you're not a geek like me it doesn't matter why I did things in that order.
If you are a geek like me, you should know this is not a problem with shared folders or administrator accts; although that might also give the same error (and is, naturally, the first drawn conclusion when you read the error... It is the error Macs give when admin acct should be used and is not, I believe). What can I say? It's Apple.

hi thileia or any1 else who can help,seems ive caught this dreaded access privileges business on my itunes??i see u solved the problem on urs,ive been struggling 4days tryin 2sort it but cant,can u guide me through the process of re-setting itunes as my default player cos i keep getting that bloody message comin up n it wont let me download any music to my library now??im not the greatest on computers so u may have to bear with me,thanks,collo

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