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IMovie error - will not finalize -says write protected; what can I do?

Can anyone help with an error message about a Imovie project being write protected? It will not let me finalize project. I have posted it before re-editing to YouTube. thanks.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7), ugraded to Lion

Posted on Dec 31, 2012 10:00 AM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2012 12:00 PM

This is usually caused by a conflict with Time Machine.

I sugest that you open System Preferences and open the Time Machine preferences on the 4th line. Turn Time Machine OFF.

Now try your movie again.

Don't forget to turn Time Machine back on when you are finished.

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IMovie error - will not finalize -says write protected; what can I do?

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