Cannot update iPod because I don't have permission

I can download updates to iTunes on my computer, but when I attempt to download updates to my iPod as prompted iTunes tells me I do not have permission to access the requested resource. I am signed into iTunes, so why will it not give me access to the resources and what do I need to do to correct it.

Yes, I am the administrator on this computer. I have tried this with all of my security software disabled and my popup blocker turned off (if that makes any difference!) Thanks.

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