Converting WAV files to MP3

When trying to convert my wav files to mp3 in itunes, I get an error pop-up that says "The disk could not be read from or written to." These files worked fine before I updated to the new itunes.

PaulSimpson wrote:
The files are on my hard drive Steve. They were audio files that I downloaded from my personal camera. I didn't even think these kinds of files had permissions.
OK just wanted to make sure. Sometimes, read/write errors occur when write protection is enabled on, say, an SD card. (that little tab on the top)
All files actually have permissions under Mac OS X, one of the aspects of the underlying UNIX file system. Every file is capable of being readable, writable, and/or executable by either the owner, the group to which he/she belongs to, and/or everybody. Sometimes accessing files becomes erratic when the file's permissions unknowingly change, thus the good idea to "repair permissions" from time to time with Disk Utility.
However, you mentioned that the original WAV files came from your digital camera. What happens if you try to open these WAVs with the QuickTime Player? Do they play as per usual?
PaulSimpson wrote:
If you still think repairing my permissions with my install disc is the way to go, I'm game, but I'm going to need a bit more step by step.
We'll save that for a little later. Originally, I was leaning toward the feeling that the hard disk may have needed verifying/repairing (through Disk Utility) - because of the read/write errors. But it is possible that it may be an issue with the WAV files themselves.

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