Error -54 after upgrading itunes - library file cannot be saved

after uploading newest itunes software, i got error -54  that the itunes library file cannot be saved. an unknown error occurred. why should i care adn what should i do?

I just called Apple Support and I think they helped me, but I'm still waiting to see if the error message returns. I was experiencing the same problem. Whenever I started iTunes, I would get the -48 error message. Everything else was working fine. Apple Support instructed me to delete some files from a folder and restart my pc. I did this and it seems to have worked. The folder is on my C:/ drive. Using Windows Explorer, I went to my C:/ drive and then opened the following folders in this order: "Documents and Settings", "Administrator", "Application Data", "Apple Computer", "iTunes", "iPod Software Updates". Inside the iPod Software Updates folder, I found four files which I deleted. I then emptied my trash can and restarted my pc. After I restarted my pc and opened iTunes, the error message did not come up. So it looks like my problem has been solved. Just some minor glitch having to do with the last update. I should mention that I did just get an iPod Classic 80 gig which replaced my 30 gig iPod Photo which just died.

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    Hello,
    When I open up my itunes i get an error message 48 - the itunes library file cannot be saved. All my data is there - music, podcasts etc. Just wondering if this error message means anything, if so what, and what I can do to fix it?
    Thanks!

    I just called Apple Support and I think they helped me, but I'm still waiting to see if the error message returns. I was experiencing the same problem. Whenever I started iTunes, I would get the -48 error message. Everything else was working fine. Apple Support instructed me to delete some files from a folder and restart my pc. I did this and it seems to have worked. The folder is on my C:/ drive. Using Windows Explorer, I went to my C:/ drive and then opened the following folders in this order: "Documents and Settings", "Administrator", "Application Data", "Apple Computer", "iTunes", "iPod Software Updates". Inside the iPod Software Updates folder, I found four files which I deleted. I then emptied my trash can and restarted my pc. After I restarted my pc and opened iTunes, the error message did not come up. So it looks like my problem has been solved. Just some minor glitch having to do with the last update. I should mention that I did just get an iPod Classic 80 gig which replaced my 30 gig iPod Photo which just died.

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    How do I fix this error message?
    It reads: The iTunes Library file cannot be saved. An unknow error occurred (-54).
    Pam         

    == Error -54 ==
    From an OS9 reference, error -54 is a software lock on a file or a permissions error. (Some of the old codes still apply to OSX although there is no formal list of OSX error codes.)
    First, try simply restarting your computer.
    iTunes Library cannot be saved (Error -54) - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1912814
    Unknown error (-54) while syncing ipod - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1082953 - problem was locked files
    Why does iTunes keep showing a -54 error when I sync my iPad? - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3727114
    Error -54 possibly related to Touch Copy - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3727114 - cleared by deleting preferences on iPad.

  • Error Message: The iTunes Library file cannot be saved. Unknown Error 13001

    My error message says:
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    Hmmm, that error message came up a lot with older itunes & Genius, like 8.0 version. But you have 8.2.
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    How to Take Ownership and Grant Permissions in Windows Vista
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  • Unknown error about itunes library file cannot be saved (-50).

    I recently downloaded and installed itunes 7.3
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    After which, some songs which i upload onto itunes after installing itunes 7.3 will be gone everytime i open itunes and i'll have to upload them again.
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    This thread seems to have the most information:
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    It just keeps popping up, and now it let me play anything without getting it. So in a panic I realized that nothing is backed up, so I started backing up my itunes using a blank dvd and even that failed in the middle of burning. I guess it has something to do with the error message?
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    My music is like my life and this message is freaking me out, how do I get rid of the message without damaging my library? or what happened to make it appear?
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    I suspect some anti-virus software is incorrectly interpreting the rewriting of the file and is causing a problem.
    Either way, you should definitely update your anti-virus software and definitions to the latest, and run a full scan of your system. Then tell the security software not to scan the iTunes itl file/folder.
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  • Error -50  "iTunes library file cannot be saved" help!

    I just downloaded iTunes 7.3 and the itunes library file is not saving and i get an error message saying, "The iTunes library file cannot be saved. An unknown error has occured (-50)." I'm not sure what's going on, any suggestions ?
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    Same problem here since latest update.  As usual poor support from Apple with no answer or fix for this bug.

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    I upgraded iTunes to 11.  I now receive an error message which reads - 'The iTunes Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occurred (-50).  How do I correct this error?
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    I know this doesn't help you Bud, but I've had this issue for at least the last couple of versions.  If I can ask, what is you enviornment like?  Local PC only, libray saved on another PC/Server? 
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  • TS1717 I get the following error message after installing the latest version of itunes via auto update:  "the itunes Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occurred (-54). Has anyone ever seen this message and anyone have a suggestion what to do?

    I get the following error message after installing the latest version of itunes via auto update:  "the itunes Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occurred (-54). Has anyone ever seen this message and anyone have a suggestion what to do?

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    I have a couple of articles for you here that I believe will help you with this issue. The first is an article on advanced troubleshooting, and it can be found here:
    iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3297
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1277
    Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!
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  • The iTunes Library file cannot be saved unknown error occurred (-54)

    Anyone seen this before and can it be fixed
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    adamwineguy wrote:
    I was having this issue as well, after doing two things: updating iTunes yesterday, and installing and running ClamXav, a Mac antivirus tool.
    I have now fixed the issue, first I made sure that I had the proper permissions for iTunes and it's library folders. Then I completely removed ClamXav and all its related files and restarted iTunes.  Now I no longer get this error when adding new media to iTunes or updating apps, and the library file saves fine.  For some reason I think it was related to the antivirus software.
    I think it was a coincidence as ClamXav only modifies permissions on the files it installs and none of those are anywhere near your iTunes folders, but I'm glad you got it working.

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