Not able to open itunes - "The Folder I tunes is on a locked disk or you do not have write permissions for this folder"
I have unintalled and reinstalled several times, just suddenly stopped working. I have windows 7, have for awhile. I get the following message: The Folder I tunes is on a locked disk or you do not have write permissions for this folder"
I had an existing account that i am no longer able to access.
I got one email suggesting right click and run as program administrator, tried it and did not work. Also went into permissions folder and ensured was listed as program administrator.
Help and Thanks in advance.
Hi Chris,
I apologize, I'm a bit unclear on the exact nature of your issue. When you say a "different server", if you mean that you recently changed the location where iTunes was storing its files (local or otherwise), you may find the following article helpful:
iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1364
Regards,
- Brenden
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