Missing "i Tunes" folder

After I upgraded my PC to Windows 7 every time I attempt to open iTunes a message pops up saying "The folder "i Tunes" cannot be found or created, and is required. The default location for this folder is inside the "Music" folder." No matter how many times I reinstall iTunes this message still pops up. I have checked my "Music" folder and there is a folder called "i Tunes." What can I do?

First check the permissions on the iTunes folder, this is the commenst reson for this error.
Your account should have full control.
Vista file folder permissions help (presumably applies to windows 7 as well)
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2464a180-e5dc-45d1-a2b8-3c8a 2b571e9d1033.mspx
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/25/how-to-take-ownership-and-grant-permiss ions-in-windows-vista/

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