Cant open iTunes as I always get the error message "The iTunes library file is locked , on a locked disk or you do not have write permission for this file". Deleted iTunes and reinstalled but still get the same. Help please anyone.

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Cant open iTunes as I always get the error message "The iTunes library file is locked , on a locked disk or you do not have write permission for this file". Deleted iTunes and reinstalled but still get the same. Help please anyone.

Windows XP Pro

Posted on Jan 18, 2012 12:51 PM

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wiclee

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Jan 18, 2012 1:58 PM in response to aerobat

Holding down the shift key while iTunes is opening. That will bring up the 'choose iTunes library' dialog. Select 'Choose LIbrary' from the choices and navigate to your music folder and iTunes music folder.

Or refer to this article:

iTunes for Windows XP: "Disk is locked" or "iTunes folder cannot be found" when installing or opening iTunes

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1866

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