ITunes error Claiming I "Do not have write access privileges"
The other day without any upgrades (that I am aware of), iTunes stopped allowing me to import cds into iTunes. It claims that I do not have the proper "write" privileges for my music folder.
I have no idea how to fix this, if this is even the real problem.
Steps I have tried:
1: I enabled "Use error protection..." under importing.
2: Repaired Disc permissions with Dick Utility
Thanks.
Hey there,
Perhaps this page can help you out.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1387
B-rock
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from the thread at
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or
http://tinyurl.com/56xrz8
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