The folder "iTunes" is on a locked disk, no write permissions...
I realize this subject has been posted a billion times over, but I haven't been able to find any definitive solution and I'm having the issue every time I try to open iTunes. I've been using it just fine up until it updated to the latest version (10.2.1). I went to import a CD yesterday, and I got the message when trying to open the program. It was giving me an "iTunes failed to run, unexpected error occured (-50)" but that stopped after I reinstalled it the first time. The program will open when I run it as an administrator, but not regularly. I've reinstalled twice, the first time I just uninstalled iTunes and reinstalled, the second I removed everything related to Apple and reinstalled it all. I've checked permissions, and I have full permissions for my admin account, my personal account, the creator/owner (me), etc for the shortcut, and for the iTunes folder in the Music library. I can't seem to change the permissions for the Creator/owner for the iTunes folder in my System Files folder, however.. The users, administrators, and my personal account all have full permissions, but when I try to change the permisssions for the creator/owner, it just doesn't seem to save it. I can go through the steps to do it, but it erases the boxes when I click "apply" or "ok". Is there anything that has been proven to fix this issue? Any help is appreciated.
+I can't seem to change the permissions for the Creator/owner for the iTunes folder in my System Files folder, however..+
System files folder? Not sure what you're talking about, here.
Windows 7 is funny with permissions. I had a guest folder try & lock me out from my admin account the other day.
I had to end up taking full control & ownership of a folder one level up, and applying those permissions changes to all subfolders.
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Hi lvdmerwe!
I have two articles here for you that should be able to help you troubleshoot this issue further:
Trouble adding music to iTunes library or importing audio CD
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1387
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1277
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
-Braden -
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I've already right-clicked on the application, clicked "get info", and changed it so all people listed in the "Sharing & Permissions" section have the "read & write" privilage.
The error message is referring to your iTunes library, not your iTunes application.
You need to check and fix the permissions of the iTunes folder in your iTunes library. This is by default located in your "Music" folder.
Select the folder Music > iTunes in the Finder, right click on it or Ctrl Click and click "Get Info". At the bottom of the contextual window thatwill pop up, disclose the Sharing and Permissions brick, change your status from Read only to Read & Write. You may need to click the padlock icon to make changes. -
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Hi lvdmerwe!
I have two articles here for you that should be able to help you troubleshoot this issue further:
Trouble adding music to iTunes library or importing audio CD
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1387
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1277
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
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The folder 'itunes' is on a locked disk on windows
Hello Support,
i am getting this msg on my win7 when trying to open iTunes.
the folder 'iTunes' is on a locked disk or you dont have write permission for this folder.
please help what to do?
thanksDid you find a solution? I do have write permissions and I don't know how to deal with locked disc.
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Hey HaydenJulie,
Thanks for the question, and welcome to Apple Support Communities.
The following article provides information on permissions issues with iTunes. The troubleshooting steps included may resolve your issue:
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1277
Thanks,
Matt M. -
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Post this in the iTunes forum as it does not pertain to an iPod Shuffle.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/itunes
B-rock -
The folder Itunes is on a locked disk
Hi there. I am using a Dell lattitude 420 running Windows Vista. Last week when I clicked on the Itunes startup, I got the following message "The folder Itunes is on a locked disk or you do not have write permisions for this folder". I tried deleting Itunes and downloading a new Itunes, this was to no avail. I was hoping someone out there running Vista has encountered this problem and can offer a solution! thanks so much!
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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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I just tried transferring all my songs from my PC to my new MacBook. I followed all the directions on the Apple website, but now when I try to open ITunes on my Mac a window pops up telling me..."The folder ITunes is on a locked disk or you do not have write permissions for this folder." I also accidentally deleted all my music from my old computer so I don't know what to do. I think all my music is on my new computer, but I don't know how to access it.
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