Error message says Itunes on locked disk or no write permissions

I have used ITUNES recently but today when I started it up I get the following error message.
"the folder "Itunes" is on a a locked disk or you do not have write permission for this folder"
I tried to download a new version, same problem.  HELP.

Hi there:  I also have Windows 7. Anyways try this: 
Right click on the ITunes shortcut desktop icon.
Choose "Properties"
**This will now open your tab for Itunes on  the Shortcut tab.  (look at the top, you'll see tabs like "Security, Details, Previous Versions" etc) 
At the bottom of this page you will see 3 buttons:  "Open File Location", "Choose Icon" and "Advanced".
Click on "Advanced"
Check the box that says "Run As Administrator".
I hope this works. It worked for me a couple minutes ago. 

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