Please fix: iPhone cannot be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation. Attempting to copy to the disk "Macintosh HD" failed. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation.

Hi. I moved my iTunes library into a shared folder so both my wife and I can have separate iTunes libraries using the same music files. Everything has been fine until tonight when she received the above referenced error when trying to sync after downloading the newest iPhone update.
We're running OS X Lion. My phone works perfectly but hers is not. I've tried the few fixes I could find. Ran disk utility and repaired permissions after making sure that the music folder (and enclosed folders) were granted to her and me.
Any suggestions? I've been trying everything I could find online to no avail.

try the steps in this support article.

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I started getting failures of this nature quite some time ago, though before that the iPad synced fine. I'm trying to sync to a latest model iMac.
The iMac was set up from the backup of my old iMac which died. Not sure if that's the cause of this. I have tried the file verification process I read about on another post, but after running it to completion it made no difference to the error.
This issue has continued through each upgrade since it started happening. Both iMac and iPad are on the latest OS.

Hello, I don't find a lot of cures for that, but might see the last post here...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2655189?threadID=2655189
dknightd
Re: iTunes Error - attempting to copy to the disk "Macintosh HD" failed Nov 21, 2010 9:08 AM (in response to cosmocreek)
When itunes 9 was released, they also offered a different way to organise media.
Instead of putting music in "iTunes Music" it gave the option of putting things in "iTunes Media/Music".
see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3847
Try putting things in the itunes 9 organization. Do this by going to the file menu.
Select Library > Orginize Library. If you can select "upgrade to itunes media arganization". Then click OK and let it reorganize your library. If you cannot select this (becuase it is grayed out) then itunes thinks it is already using that method. In this case, try renaming your "iTunes Music" folder to "iTunes Media" - apparently in some cases itunes did not make this change, which might be what is confusing your ipod sync. Be prepared to rename this folder back to what it was in case it causes problems . . .

I have an 07' MacBook running OSX 10.6.8, and every time I open iTunes and Try to add music/sync my iPhone, I get message – attempting to copy to the disk Macintosh HD failed. The disk could not be read from or written to

In addition, iTunes quits unexpectedly all the time.

I'mhaving a similar problem as well - when I try to import a CD to iTunes, it won't recognize the CD (It will not play any of the music from the CD, nor will it import it. I didn't have this problem with the previous iTunes, but the 11..0.2 version is giving me all kinds of problems ie., iTunes refusing to import it and iTunes giving me a message of not responding, requiring me to Force Quit in order to eject the disc. This new version of iTunes is a worthless POS in my opinion.

Error message "Attempting to copy to the disk ".." failed. You do not have access privileges for this operation

Help please,
On trying to sync and iphone with itunes, I get the following popup message:
Attempting to copy to the disk "..' failed. You do not have enough access priveleges for this operation.
The sync is at stage 6 of 6. Syncing Genius Data to "...." (step 6 of 6)
Any ideas on how to have the sync complete?
Thanks in advance

I didn't put all of the movies into iTunes at the applestore. I fixed the problem. my external hard drive (where my movies are stored) was read only for some reason. the last time i was in the store, they must have changed it. thanks though

I'm trying to update my very old iPod on my old laptop and it says "Attempting to copy to the disk "Kims iPod" failed. You do not have the privilege to make changes?

I'm trying to update my very old iPod on my old laptop and it says "Attempting to copy to the disk "Kims iPod" failed. You do not have the privilege to make changes. Then another window pops up the ipod 'kims ipod' cannot be synced. you do have the privilage to make changes. Then another saying itunes could not copy "awake (name of track) to the ipod Kims ipdo because an unknown error occured (-61)
What does this mean and how can I fix this? I am operating on a very old mac laptop however it is not the same one that the ipod was set up on ... I have authorised this computer to make changes
Any help would be amazing!

try the steps in this support article.

Attempting to copy to the disk " ipod " failed. Cannot read or write BS

First please don't give me this link:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1207
Second my ipod worked fine until about a few hours ago, when i was adding new files now i get this error:
" Attempting to copy to the disk " ipod " failed. The disk could be read from or written to. "
I tried removing the files i just added but it didnt help. I tried restoring the ipod but it doesnt help. I know its not hardware problem. How do I find out what files are messing up my ipod.
It works fine with everyhting but music. Also it will start syncing then randomly give me this message, i got up to 500 songs (that play fine, but then it stops and gives me this bs. i hvae 3000 + more that wont sync. Can someone please help me before i smash this thing?

Eh, there could be an issue with one of the audio files it is trying to sync over. Best bet is to do a fresh restore on the iPod and then follow the steps in the following article to see if it addresses your issue. (and yes, I know it's not the exact error you're receiving, but try it)
iTunes displays a -69 error when syncing iPod

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I would greatly appreciate help with this matter.

See if the user tip helps: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6562

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i keep gettign this message when trying to drag music in itunes.
attempting to copy to the disk "iPhone" failed because the disk could not be read from or written to.

Can apply to iPhone as well > 'Disk cannot be read from or written to' when syncing iPod or 'Firmware update failure' error when updating or restoring iPod
If you are using a Windows based computer > iTunes for Windows: Gathering and using iTunes Diagnostics
Ignore: To repair an iPod disk—Restore the iPod or iPod shuffle using the latest version of iTunes.

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"Attempting to copy to the disk "windows" failed. The device is not connected."
The device is connected, what is wrong here?

This is a common problem that is most likely caused by files that are not marked to have proper read/write permissions.
To solve this problem, follow these steps.
1. Close iTunes.
2. Using the finder, Ctrl-click the folder that contains your music files, then select Get Info.
3. Ensure that the Owner is set to have Read & Write privileges. Choose to Apple to enclosed items…
Once you have modified permissions, fire up iTunes and try to sync your music again. If it throws the same error message and still doesn’t work, research more about permissions in Mac OS X, as there could be something else not right with the permissions of your music files.

HT203390 when I try and sync my ipad 2 with my new XPS laptop i get a message that says "attempting to copy to the disk os failed." what should I do to sync my ipad?

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It would be useful to you if they had a different name, but the computer knows they are different. Create separate sync playlists for each device and go to the Music tab when it is connected and specify which playlist should be used for the sync.

Error: attempting to copy to the disk "iphone" failed...

I'm getting an error message which reads, "attempting to copy to the disk "iphone" fialed. The disk could not be read from or written to. What should I do?

The troubleshooting from the manual is:
restart
reset
restore
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPhone_UserGuide.pdf

Getting a message when trying to sync my iphone music to my imac "Attempting to copy to disk Macintosh HD failed. Don't have enough access privileges for this operation." How do I fix this?

How do I fix the following problem when I try to sync my iPhone music to my iMac? "Attempting to copy to disk Macintosh HD failed. You don't have enough access privleges for this operation."

Hey veo1,
I found the following information about that error message:
These messages occur if permissions are incorrect on your designated music folder or on a folder inside your designated music folder. Permissions are settings that determine who can read, write to, or execute a file or folder on your computer. Every file and folder on your hard disk has an associated set of permissions.
Look here for help in correcting the permissions on folders:
OS X:
Troubleshooting permissions issues in OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2963
Sincerely,
Delgadoh

When attempting to sync an iPhone or iPod I am getting an error: "Attempting to copy to the disk "iPhone" failed. The disk could not be read from or written to."

Any help with this issue is greatly appreciated!

I'm having exactly the same problem.
iTunes will sync contacts, and calendars, etc to the iphone but no music to the iphone or my ipod.
In addition I have imported tracks not playing properly (they play for a couple of seconds, then skip to next track).
Major nightmare, I use my ipod for work.

Please fix: iPhone cannot be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation. Attempting to copy to the disk "Macintosh HD" failed. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation.

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