Itunes error message: the itunes library file cannot be saved.

Since I installed the latest version of itunes about a week ago I keep getting a pop-up saying 'the itunes library file cannot be saved. an unknown error occured (-50)' Noooo idea how to go about fixing this :S
Please help

Same for me, and I have no clue how to fix it. Help, please.

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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? 
    In my case my library is on Windows 2003 server with the share mapped to drive M:  This has worked for many years through both XP and Windows 7 until and update a while ago. 
    Thanks,
    Rob

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    Is anyone familiar with this message?
    I may have deleted a file by accident.
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    == 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.)
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    iTunes Library cannot be saved (Error -54) - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1912814

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    My error message says:
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    Ever since I loaded the new 3.0 touch upgrade I have been bombarded by error after error. I have turned off genius which seemed to fix the problem at first but about an hour later the error warning popped up again. I have tried the shift start and selected my library with no improvement. It seems to pop up if I load a new podcast or download something and then fails to download.

    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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  • Error message -48: The itunes library file cannot be saved.

    Hello,
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    Thanks!

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  • "The Itunes library file cannot be saved" Error Message (-54) please help!

    Hello, I was loading a music cd onto my itunes library today when I started getting this recurring Error message stating: "The Itunes library file cannot be saved. An unknown error has occurred (-54)"
    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?
    This scares me since I'm very careful of the types of discs I put into my Mac, and I know that disc in particular didn't have any kind of virus (its been playing in my car for the last two years actually) and it was burned on my PC using itunes a while back when the system was clean.
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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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  • 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?

    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?
    Thanks
    TDB

    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? 
    In my case my library is on Windows 2003 server with the share mapped to drive M:  This has worked for many years through both XP and Windows 7 until and update a while ago. 
    Thanks,
    Rob

  • 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?

    Hi pholewinski!
    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
    If following that article's steps doesn't take care of the issue, you can try the things listed in this article, which is about permissions issues in iTunes:
    iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1277
    Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!
    -Braden

  • I just installed ITunes 11.0.4. I get the error message: "The Itunes Library cannot be saved. A folder was specified instead of a file." When I sign on next, it says the library can't be found. Running Windows Vista with Mcafe protection

    I just installed ITunes 11.0.4. I get the error message: "The Itunes Library cannot be saved. A folder was specified instead of a file." When I sign on next, it says the library can't be found, and Itunes wont open. I'm running Windows Vista with Mcafe protection

    Hi there Br0x,
    You may want to try rebuilding the iTunes library as an initial troubleshooting step. Take a look at the article below for more information.
    iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
    -Griff W.

  • The iTunes Library file cannot be saved error message

    Most of the time, whenever I open iTunes I get this error message:
    "The iTunes Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occured (-48)."
    However, nothing is ever missing from my library despite this message. Can someone tell me why this message keeps coming up and how to fix it? I am using the latest version of iTunes (7.6.1.9).

    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.
    If that does not help, you may want to recreate your iTunes library:
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93313

  • I keep getting this error message "The iTunes Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occurred (-50)" I'm not at all technical, so a simple response would be appreciated. Thanks

    I keep getting this error message "The iTunes Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occurred (-50)" I'm not at all technical, so a simple response would be appreciated. I have already downlaoded the latest iTunes software and reinstalled it but the problem remains and I am unable to add additonal music to my library.

    make sure the media folder in  iTunes > Preferences > Advanced is not blank or out side of your c dirve

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