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receiving the following message:
unable to create a directory for iCloud photos. restarting your computer might solve the issue. (error 5).
restarting the computer - didn't solve the problem.
please advise.
itzik barry
Perhaps this article will help:
If you can't download or install iCloud for Windows - Apple Support
This is most likely an administrator rights or restricted file privilege problem.
problem installing iCloud on my PC
