HT201413 This error message will pop up "You do not have enough access privileges for this operation" when I'm trying to download updates.

I have had itunes on my computer for a while now and was working beautifully. I had a new printer installed by a tech guy with had to do something to windows 7 to get it to print correctly. Now itunes is acting up. When I try to download updates or sync with my iPad I get an error message saying "You do not have enough access privileges for this operation". Can anyone help?

I'm assuming you are synching to a Mac via iTunes? If so, you need to fix and reset your disk permissions using the Disk Utility app on the Mac.

Similar Messages

When I try to sync my ipad using itunes I get the following message. This iPad cannot be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation. Any ideas how this can be resolved?

When I try to sync my ipad using itunes I get the following message. This iPad cannot be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation. Any ideas how this can be resolved?

See if the user tip helps: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6562

TS3322 While trying to sync my iPhone, I get this message "This iPhone cannot be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation." Why don't I have this access privilege? How do I fix this?

While trying to sync my iPhone, I get this message "This iPhone cannot be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation." Why don't I have this access privilege? How do I fix this?

See if the user tip helps: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6562

Restoring music but get this message...""You do not have enough access privileges for this operation".

I'm trying to restore my music library on my windows laptop from discs, but while importing, I keep getting this message ""You do not have enough access privileges for this operation" and a failed import. I have tried just about everything I can think of to fix, including most of what I've seen on forums dealing with permissions and the like. Thoughts?
Thanks.
Chris

Hello magestecal,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue where you're getting a permissions error when trying to sync your iPhone, I'd like you to please follow the steps in the article below.
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H.

Just recently getting error message when downloading podcasts. Says "The iTunes Library file cannot be save. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation." Doesn't happen every time. Using Windows 7. What can I do?

Just recently getting error message when downloading podcasts. Says "The iTunes Library file cannot be save. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation." Doesn't happen every time. Using Windows 7. What can I do? The files seem to be there but I don't know if they are being backed up to cloud.

Hi, DickmoAZ.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
This sounds like a permission issue most likely with the iTunes Media folder. Here is an article that will help you troubleshoot this issue.
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1277
Cheers,
Jason H.

New audio files receives error message from iTunes - You do not have enough access privileges for this operation.

Every time a new audio file is downloaded onto my desktop, (or if I double click on a new audio file) iTunes no-longer will play them. It gives an error message stating: Attempting to copy to the disk "Mackintosh" failed. You do not have enough access privileges for this operations.
Please can you help me to resolve this situaion. I confess that I am not very computer savvy.

Launch iTunes on the computer.
From the iTunes menu bar click Store > Authorize This Computer
Make sure to sign in using the same Apple ID used on the iPhone.
Then sync your iPhone.

HT1386 I get an error message when I try to sync my iPod touch - "you do not have enough access privileges for this operation"

I recently installed a new hard drive on my PC, downloaded iTunes, updated the software on my iPod touch and now I get this error message when I try to sync: "you do not have enough access privileges for this operation." It never did this before, whether it's the upgrade in software or something in iTunes, but it's very frustrating, since I'd like to add more things to my iPod.

See:
iPhone - not enough access privileges: Apple Support Communities

"You do not have enough access privileges for this operation" error message on iTunes startup?

So I cleaned up my Macbook recently, and now I am fearing that I may have deleted something important.
Whenever I start up iTunes, I am met with the "You do not have enough access privileges for this operation" error message. I have read forums that advised editing the Get Info page for the iTunes library to allow all users and staff to "Read/Write", but doing this has not eliminated this message.
Any tracks that were not purchased play normally, but purchased tracks now require additional sign-in that I do not believe was required before. Other than this, iTunes performs normally.
Did I mess something up permanentliy or is there a way to fix this?

The problem was that my account wasn't authorized. But when I tried to authorize it, I got an error message saying that the authorization could not be completed. Thankfully, THAT was something that Apple Support had previously addressed.
See http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1277
Thanks, Apple.

New PC with Windows 8.1 trying to sync phone but receive following error message and don't know how to fix: iPhone cannot be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation.

In downloading iTunes onto my PC (Dell XPS 8700) with Windows 8.1 trying to sync my iPhone but receive keep receiving following error message and I just don't know how to fix: iPhone cannot be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation.
I would greatly appreciate help with this matter.

See if the user tip helps: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6562

Itunes won't sync to my iphone 5s, get error message "you do not have enough access privileges for this operation?

I keep getting an error message in iTunes when I try and sync my iPhone 5s. Message says "you do not have enough access privileges for this operation?". It is my personal computer and phone.

Hello magestecal,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue where you're getting a permissions error when trying to sync your iPhone, I'd like you to please follow the steps in the article below.
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H.

I am trying to synced my iphone but I get an error message "the iphone cannot be synced you do not have enough access privileges for this operation"

I have just installed itune on a windows 8 OS and am am trying to sync my iphone but it cannot import photos and come up with the error message "you do not have enough access privileges for this operation"

Hey there Opal4,
It sounds like you are unable to use iTunes due to this error message about not having enough access privileges. According to the following article you may need to change the permissions on the file directly:
These messages occur if permissions are incorrect on your designated music folder or on a folder inside your designated music folder. Permissions are settings that determine who can read, write to, or execute a file or folder on your computer. Every file and folder on your hard disk has an associated set of permissions.
Example: If permissions are correct on your Music folder, but incorrect on the U2 folder inside your Music folder, you would be able to add other music to your iTunes library, but not that new U2 album.
Windows XP:
How to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions in Windows XP
From: Trouble adding music to iTunes library or importing audio CD
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1387
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

How can I get ITunes to work again? Error message reads. "You do not have enough access privileges for this operation!

Why do I get a message, "You do not have enough access privileges for this operation"? This has not been a problem before.

Hello wdesertman,
Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities.
This article explains what is going on and how to correct it:
support.apple.com/kb/TS1277
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1277
Regards,
Jeff D.

HELP! trying to transfer purchases from my iPad but keep getting: "you do not have enough access privileges for this operation" message

I recently had a hard drive crash and lost almost everything except for what I managed to save on Carbonite. When I got the new hard drive, I updated to Lion and began the laborious process of restoring my files. I think it is up to 40% done.
Anyway, I went to try to transfer my purchases from my iPad2 (4.3.3) and received the message: "You do not have enough access privileges for this operation" followed by: "Attempting to copy to Hard drive failed. You do not have enough access priviledges for this operation."
So, I did a search on the problem and have found similar complaints and some reasonable suggestions, which I attempted without success. So far I have:
1) Rebooted
2) Changed all the Permissions on the iPhoto Library and iTunes folders to Read & Write.
3) Used Disk Utility to Verify & Repair permissions.
Nothing is working.
HELP!

Had the same thing happen to me a few weeks back when I switched computers and migrated. Here's what worked on my iMac, so maybe it'll work on your iPad, too. Go to User(your home folder)/Music. Select/highlight your "Music" folder. Then do Command-I ("Get Info" from the File menu), click on the padlock icon in the lower right of the new window. Enter your user password. Click on your username just above the now-open padlock. Select "Read & Write" if it's on "Read Only," "Write Only," or "No Access." Now having your user account with "Read & Write" privileges (it may have been this way already; still do this next step), click on the gear on the bottom-center of that window. Click on "Apply to all enclosed items." When the pop-up says "Are you sure?" (or the equivalent), say "yes." This will grant access privileges to your user account for all the music files inside your music folder--all your iTunes stuff included). Then you should be good to go.

I purchased two songs on i-tune and when I attempt to down load them, I get an error,"you do not have enough access privilege for this operation.?????

I purchased two songs on i-tune and when I attempt to down load them, I get an error,"you do not have enough access privilege for this operation.?????

To fix Home folder permissions
Open the Terminal application in the Utilities folder. At the command line prompt enter or paste the following command line:
sudo chown -R `id -un`:`id -gn` ~
Press RETURN. You will be prompted to enter your admin password which will not be echoed.

HT1414 When I try to update my apps, I get a warning message "The iPhone "____ ___" ca not be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operationi.

When I attempt to update and then sync my apps, I get a message in ITunes
"the iPhone "_____ ____" can not be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation"
Been using iPhone and MacBook Air successfully for many years
Do not understand this ???? Can not find help notes for this
Thanks

Hi cropduster,
It sounds like permissions have changed with your iTunes folder.
Follow the troubleshooting steps in the article below, and hopefully that will resolve your issue:
Troubleshooting permissions issues in Mac OS X
I hope this information helps ...
- Judy

HT201413 This error message will pop up "You do not have enough access privileges for this operation" when I'm trying to download updates.

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for