No loops in garageband or in library/audio/

I have just installed Garageband '11 via the app store, but I have no loops! I had GB '09 before also without loops. I have tried to install the GB loops again from the original install disc, but i cant as i have the new version. The loops aren't in the library folder either and so i am stuck!

http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/FAQPages/NoLoops.html

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Is this a new installation of GarageBand or has it worked before on the same computer?
Or have you transferrred your GarageBand from a different computer?
The error message is saying, that your GarageBand installation is incomplete. There are essential foldrs missing in your system library.
Check, if indeed both folders are missing or if only the permissions are set incorrectly.
Your system library (the folder "System" directly on your system drive) should have the following folders inside the folder "Audio", and they need to be readable by the system and by administrators.
And in the folder /Library/Application Support there should be the Instrument Library.
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What exactly happens, when you try to download the missing loops - when you click on a missing loop and choose "Update now"?
My Library... Apple Loops folder is empty, but the pre-installed loops for Garageband are there.
Are you looking in the library in your Home Folder
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Last login: Sat Jun 29 18:55:22 on console
ComputerName:~ apple$
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sudo softwareupdate --list
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WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss
or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your
typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.
To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.
Password:
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Software Update Tool
Copyright 2002-2010 Apple
Software Update found the following new or updated software:
   * GBExtraContent-1.0
    GarageBand Instruments and Apple Loops (1.0), 1170290K [recommended]
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Software Update Tool
Copyright 2002-2010 Apple
Downloading GarageBand Instruments and Apple Loops
   104 KB of 1.2 GB
   1 MB of 1.2 GB — About 14 minutes
   2.5 MB of 1.2 GB — About 10 minutes
   4.1 MB of 1.2 GB — About 8 minutes
   6.1 MB of 1.2 GB — About 7 minutes
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