Can not set up iTunes as default media player in windows

Using Start,Programs,set programs access and defaults,Custom, select iTunes as default media player will not work. Using iTune, Edit, Preferences,Advanced, General will do work either, Get error message "You do not have enough access privileges for this operation."
Can anyone help solve this problem?

I used your suggestion and the system would not let me change. I am the administrator. Thanks for your help.

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