ITunes on Win 7 64 bit says file on locked disk or wrong permissions

I am using Windows 7 pro 64 bit.
I have been using iTunes forever without a problem,
Recently, probably after a version update, iTunes opens a small window and says iTunes is on a locked disk or the permissions are wrong.
I have read several so-called solutions on many forums and I have found nothing that either works or makes any sense.
I am running the latest version of iTunes. 10.4.0.80
I can play files that are allready in my libray and I can sysnc podcasts to my iphone 4 but I can no longer add any music files to iTunes.
I would really appreciate any help.

It may have something to do with AMDS not started.
Refer to this article:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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