ITunes Library Error (new error to me)

I receive an error when I was importing a CD. This is a new one to me. The error is: The iTunes Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occurred (-54). I have never seen this error before. Can someone tell me what it means and how to correct? Thanks for any feedback.

Error -54 can occur, when a file is locked or you are having permission errors.
Do you have enough free disk space to write the imports to your hard drive?
Check the permissions on your iTunes folder. Make sure you have read/write permissions, and apply that permissions to the enclosed items. You can check the permissions in the Info panel odf the iTunes folder (select it in the Finder and use File > Get Info).
See also: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1912814

Similar Messages

The app could not be added to your itunes library because an error occurred. There is not enough memory available.

Hi guys,
When i drag and drop an application(development app built) to my iTunes> Library > App. Then i got a error "The app 'XYZ' could not be added to your itunes library because an error occurred. There is not enough memory available." Please see my image below:
I seached any solutions to fixing for those problems. But i did not still to fix them.
Apple Support Team please help me for this problem! Or anyone? Can you help me for fix this problems?
Thanks guys so much!

Thanks for your feedbacks "diesel vdub".
"Is there sufficient free space on the computer?"--> My space on computer hardisk either ipad free more.
"Has iTunes been closed and relaunched?"--> I launch this app any more time, and it still an error.
"Has the computer been rebooted?"--> I try reboot my computer and --> open itune--> drag may app to itune--> Still occurr this message.
Have you other way for fix this propblem?
I running:
My computer: Window 7 Ultimate
My ipad: iPad 2, iOS 7.01.
iTunes Application on Window version: 11.2.2.3
Anyone, please help me!
Thanks all.

HT1349 When I try to burn a cd from my itunes library, I receive Error 4265. Please help.

When I try to burn a cd from my itunes library, I receive Error 4265. Please help.

Hello MAGrice,
Sorry to hear you are not able to burn a CD using iTunes. I found a few articles that troubleshoot this specific issue. I would first start with this article:
Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1436
If you are still not able to burn a CD after following the steps in that article, I would continue with this article:
iTunes for Windows: Additional troubleshooting tips for burning issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1374
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sheila M.

How do i get the music on my ipod into my itunes library on new computer

how do i get the music from my ipod into my itunes library on new computer

If they are all purchases from the iTunes Store you can transfer the purchases from your iPod to the library by following the steps here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848

HT3819 I just bought a new computer and will no longer need old cpu. How do I get my Itunes library to new cpu?

I just bought new cpu and will no longer use old cpu. How do I get my Itunes library to new cpu? plz help!

There are a number of methods that you can use to copy your content over : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527

My old pc broke, is there any way i can transfer my itunes library to new laptop

my old pc broke, is there any way i can transfer my itunes library to new laptop

It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer for just such an occasion. Use your backup copy to put everything on the new computer.
If for some reason you have failed to backup, then you can redownload itunes purchases in some countries:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

Access to old iTune library following R6034 error

Following R6034 error I have uninstalled original Itunes and reinstalled new iTunes but cannot access or transfer my music library back to iTunes. Any suggestions please?

Hi wobblybunny,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you do not see your iTunes library after reinstalling the software, I recommend re-creating the library using the steps in this article:
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
Regards,
Jeremy

Trying to copy itunes library, receive device error I/O 0x8007045d

I'm trying to back up and copy my extensive library, rought 8,000 songs, to an external hard drive. Some songs copy, but then the copying slows down and i ultimately receive this error
"an unexpected error is keeping you from copying your file Error 0x8007045D. The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error"
The error is not in the external hard drive, I've had it checked. Running Windows 7 on a Toshiba Satellite A665 laptop.
Any ideas? This is extremely frustrating....
Thanks,

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

ITunes update brought new error

I recently updated iTunes, and when I tried opening up it said "The iTunes Library file is locked, on a locked disk, or you do not have write permission for this file." I restarted my MacBook Pro, and the message still pops up when I try to open iTunes. I looked at my library files in my Documents folder, and they're both on read & write, and can't figure out what's going on. Any help to get this open is appreciated.

Try the following user tip:
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates

Trying to move iTunes library to new external hard drive

I'm trying to move my iTunes library to a new, second, external hard drive and I'm not having much luck. I have two G-Tech 500 GB external drives. One is my Time Capsule and the other one I plan to use to house my iTunes and iPhoto libraries -- I want to free up space on my internal drive.
The iPhoto library moved over to the new disk with no problems. iTunes, on the other hand, keeps hanging up, with the "beach ball of death" and a lot of file error messages. I began moving my iTunes library onto the external drive by following these steps:
• Open iTunes
• Go to Itunes Preferences
• Click the Advanced Tab
• Note where the Music Library's located under iTunes Media folder location
• Navigate to the folder and drag the library onto the external HD.
The plan was to then go back over to iTunes and input the folder location in the iTunes Preferences so iTunes can find the library again. However, the simple drag-and-drop just isn't working. My iTunes library is about 10,000 songs and videos; if I have to do this album by album (which seems to be working, but I'm still having the occasional hang-up and freeze) it will take weeks! Has anyone had this problem before, and if so, did you find a fix?
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for taking the time to look -- Tom

the support article Dennis pointed you to would consolidate your media files to the external but keep the iTunes folder on your startup disk.
another approach would be to copy the entire iTunes folder to the external and run your library from there (this assumes that all your media files are currently in <MacintoshHD>/users/<yourname>/music/iTunes/iTunes music).
so, if you're willing, start over yet again. before you proceed, erase the external using disk utility and make sure it is formatted for Mac (make sure the partition map scheme of the drive is GUID and the volume is Mac OS extended (journaled)).
now copy the entire iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music folder) to the external using the finder. when the copying has finished, launch iTunes while holding the option key, click on +choose library+ when prompted, and select the iTunes folder on the external.
once you're satisfied everything worked as expected, you can delete the contents of your local iTunes music folder.
JGG

Moving iTunes library to new pc on Windows 8

I have moved my library across using an external hard drive and following these instructions http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4527
It still doesn't work and I get an error message saying "The iTunes Library.itl file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the "i Tunes" folder in the "music" folder
But the iTunes library IS in that folder - see screenprint
Help!

Thanks.
So your current library folder is C:\Users\Sam\Music\iTunes your media folder is D:\iTunes, and your media folder appears to be in the old school layout.
To fix up your library first use the menu option File > Library > Organize Library... Tick both of the boxes Rearrange files and Consolidate files. This should ensure that any stray files linked to the library from say your desktop, are copied into the media folder, and the media folder transformed into the modern layout.
The only file you should see in D:\iTunes at this point is called .iTunes Preferences.plist. Please remove any other files present into say D:\Temp and check the iTunes still works properly. I suspect that at some point you either copied some of the iTunes installer files to this path, or tried to install the application on this drive instead of the system drive. The file dates suggest an older version than the one currently in use so that should not be an issue. The following unwanted folders may also be present and should be removed:
CD Configuration
iTunes.Resources
iTunes.Helper.Resources
Mozilla Plugins
Now close iTunes and copy the following items from C:\Users\Sam\Music\iTunes into D:\
Album Artwork (folder)
iTunes Library.itl
iTunes Library Extras.itdb
iTunes Library Genius.itdb
sentinel (hidden file, you can use options in Windows Explorer to show this)
Ignore the .xml file at this stage iTunes is going to make a new one with a slightly different name.
When all of the files have been copied across press and hold down shift as you launch iTunes. Keep holding until asked to choose or create a library. Click choose and browse to D:\iTunes Library.itl. iTunes should open normally and your library should function as before but now using a database file on the external drive.
Assuming all has gone well close iTunes and rename the folder D:\Itunes as D:\iTunes Media. For the sake of my OCD please observe the lower case i, and the capitals T and M. Start iTunes. iTunes should automatically adjust the path to the media folder under Edit > Preferences > Advanced to D:\iTunes Media. If it has failed to do so please make that correction manually then close and reopen iTunes. Check that content still plays.
Close iTunes again. Create a new folder in D:\ called iTunes (again the lower case i and the capital T please). Now move the following items from D:\ down into D:\iTunes
Album Artwork (folder)
iTunes Media (folder)
iTunes Library.itl
iTunes Library.xml
iTunes Library Extras.itdb
iTunes Library Genius.itdb
sentinel
Launch iTunes. It will complain that the library is missing. Click choose, then browse to and open D\iTunes\iTunes Library.itl. Check that the media folder has automatically corrected itself to D:\iTunes\iTunes Media and that your media plays.
Congratulations. Your library is now fully portable. You can connect the drive to your new computer, delete the existing iTunes folder inside your user's music folder and copy in the one from this external drive.
I suggest you keep the two copies of the library in sync with the techniques in Backup your iTunes for Windows library with SyncToy.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer need to access protected media on it.
<Edit>
Ah, seems you've managed to get there without needing all of the steps, however if you have trouble getting content to play you may still need to do so, or you can adapt them to get your library fully portable and backed up for the future.
</Edit>
tt2

Problems with transferring iTunes Library to new iMac

I am having a problem with transferring my iTunes library to my new iMac. I have read many of the suggestions posted in this forum along with numerous articles on other sites. I have not seen anyone describe my exact problem.
When I got my new iMac, I used Migration Assistant to transfer everything (files, applications, settings, etc.) from my old iMac to the new iMac. On my old iMac, the iTunes music folder (i.e., the actual mp3s) are on an external HD, while the iTunes Library file (the database and xml files) were in the /user/Music/ folder on the old iMac.
After the Migration Assistant was done, the /user/music/ folder and the library files were copied to the new iMac, but the iTunes music folder was not. It is still on the external HD.
If I open iTunes on the new iMac, iTunes shows me all of my songs, but if I play one, I get the "song can't be found; do you want to find it" error. In iTunes preferences on the new iMac, the "iTunes music folder location" is the new iMac.
I have the 2 iMacs connected by a firewire cable, but neither iMac recognizes the other computer as being on the same network. That is, in Finder on the new iMac, I cannot see the external HD of the old iMac.
I can't change the library location on the old iMac, because the new iMac does not appear in Finder or in the "Change Music Folder Location" dialog box.
I want to move the music folder (the actual mp3s) from the external HD of the old iMac to the INTERNAL HD of the new iMac. I don't need to keep them on the old IMac, as I will be selling that computer. Of course, I want to keep all my playlists, artwork, etc from the old library.
Does anyone have a suggestion?
Thanks.

Never mind. Figured it out. I attached external HD to new iMac and consolidated. Duh.

Reading old iTunes library on new Macbook Pro

I'm hoping someone can help me, because I can't find anything on the interwebs ... I just bought a Macbook Pro (2015) and am upgrading from a late-08 Macbook. A long time ago, I moved my iTunes library to an external hard drive because it had outgrown the space on my macbook.
Now I'm trying to connect my XHD to my new computer and access the library, but can't. I hold Option and open iTunes, then try to point it to my library, but get the error message: "An iTunes library could not be found in the folder "iTunes". Please choose a different folder." Which makes no sense, since THAT'S where my library is! What am I doing wrong? If I connect my XHD to my old machine, it reads it just fine.

No not do it changing preferences. That does as it says; it just relocates media, not the whole library which is more than media.
Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its subfolders and files) intact to the other drive. Open iTunes and immediately hold down the Option (alt) key (shift on Windows), then guide it to the new location of the iTunes Library.itl file in the moved iTunes folder.

Computer Hard Drive Failure - How can I copy itunes library to new pc/ipod?

Hi
My old desktop pc hard drive recently crashed due to a critical error so I have invested in a new pc and am considering purchasing a more up to date ipod to replace my old ipod mini. Is there are way I can access, retrieve or transfer my existing itunes library of imported cd / downloaded (purchased) music from my old pc (e.g. from the ipod mini itself or by loading my original software disc on the new pc?) to my new pc / ipod or do I have to start again from scratch and lose purchased tunes etc? If so, Apple may lose a customer, which would be a shame.
Many thanks for your help.
Mike

1). Connect your iPod to your new computer. If it is set to update automatically you'll get a message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod.
2). When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list change the update setting to manual, that will let you use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Also when using most of the utilities listed below your iPod needs to be enabled for disc use, changing to manual update will do this by default: Managing content manually on iPod and iPhone
3). Once you are safely connected there are a few things you can do to restore your iTunes from the iPod. There are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. You'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos, podcasts and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, this is just a small selection of what's available, they are generally quite straightforward. You can read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
Comparison of iPod managers
TuneJack Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
SharePod Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod2PC Windows Only
iDump Windows Only
iPodRip Mac & Windows
YamiPod Mac and Windows
iPod Music Liberator Mac & Windows
Floola Mac & Windows
Music Rescue Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iGadget Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
TouchCopy Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
If you have any iTunes Music Store purchases the transfer of purchased content only from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. You'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer
There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide
4). Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync.
5). I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up, relying on an iPod as your sole backup is not a good idea and external drives are comparatively inexpensive these days, you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive

I cannot update my iTunes library with new apps.

I bought several apps directly from my iPhone. If I update my iTunes library, I receive a warning that I might lose all my purchased apps. It never happened to me before. HELP!
The picture of my iphone in the iTunes' library looks foggy, as they are not activated to be moved into the library listing.

I've got it to work. If that's the same error you received, then I have to assume you're using Windows 64-bit (as all the people I found with the same problem do). This was what worked for me, courtesy of Shiggity from sevenforums.com -
Go to "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu", right-click "Programs" and select "Properties".
On the Security Tab, Click "Advanced".
Go to the Owner tab, and Click "Edit".
Change the owner to yourself, Check "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects", and Click OK.
And then re-run the installation. Hope that works!

ITunes Library Error (new error to me)

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for