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what is a itunes -54 error?

I get a -54 error in itunes. It is not explained what it is, and how I can fix it. Any help?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Oct 17, 2012 10:59 AM

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Oct 17, 2012 11:13 AM in response to wbenni

From an OS9 reference, error -54 is a software lock on a file or a permissions error. (Some of the old codes still apply to OSX although there is no formal list of OSX error codes.)


First, try simply restarting your computer.


iTunes Library cannot be saved (Error -54) - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1912814


Unknown error (-54) while syncing ipod - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1082953 - problem was locked files


Why does iTunes keep showing a -54 error when I sync my iPad? - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3727114


Error -54 possibly related to Touch Copy - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3727114 - cleared by deleting preferences on iPad.

what is a itunes -54 error?

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