Problem synchronizing with iPod

A user is have quite a few problems synchronizing with his iPod.
He is only able to sync if he logs in as an administrator (he has two accounts on the machine), runs iTunes, cancels the sync (the administrator account doesn't have the music files), closes iTunes, logs on again with his regular account, and opens iTunes again.
It seems to be a permissions issue, but he does have administrator permissions on the folder when using his regular account.
How should iTunes be set up so that administrator permissions aren't needed to sync with an iPod?
In addition, is there a way to update iTunes software via the updater without administrator permissions?

Is Fast user switching enabled on the PC?
Checking on this because iTunes doesn't like Fast User Switching on XP or Vista. See:
iPod for Windows: Fast user switching in Windows XP and Windows Vista is not supported

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Thanks for a thorough description of your problem and devised solution.
I was getting very happy with your description of facts, for I recognized them all. However, in my case your solution did not work: I did change back to Server Version 1.1 of the synchronization profile and still get the "System Error" message.
I have no doubts whatsoever that this happened with the 110.07.127 firmware upgrading.
Do you have any other clue on how to proceed from here?
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