iTunes 11.0.1 podcasts: exclamation mark, not downloading

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iTunes 11.0.1 podcasts: exclamation mark, not downloading

Since updating iTunes to 11.0.1, I've noticed that when a podcast I follow becomes available, instead of downloading, there is an encircled exclamation mark/point to the left of that episode's title, and the download-arrow-button still appears to the right of the title. I do actually like to download the episodes so that I can have access them when I'm not online.

In the past, that exclamation mark indicated that there was something wrong with the podcast feed information, but now when I double click / hit enter while selected / hit space-bar while selected, the podcast plays just fine.

I am confused about whether I have in fact downloaded the podcast, whether the feed info is alright, and whether I'll be able to listen to it if I'm offline.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8), iTunes 11.0.1

Posted on Feb 3, 2013 2:15 PM

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Answer 1

May 7, 2013 10:52 AM in response to ElectraL

I had this problem recently with the same symptoms as you. It also appeared to stream the podcast over the internet when I double-clicked it even though it didn't seem to be downloading. I eventually noticed that when I go to Preferences, there is no folder designated as the iTunes media library. This was weird because I don't know why that would have disappeared. Anyway, I pointed it at my media folder and everything started working again. I hope that works for you.

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Answer 2

LukeMou

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Oct 2, 2013 10:21 PM in response to Xantarcube

This worked for me. Thanks for the tip.

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