OK.
I checked the settings.
Windows Media Audio format
Copy protect music is turned off (unchecked)
I tried using the mp3 setting on one rip and sync and got the same error. So I set it back to Windows Media Audio format.
Problem is still there. I managed to somehow get a couple of CD’s ripped and synced. It was after I had gotten frustrated and shut everything off while I ate grilled meats and drank a couple of beers in honor of Labor Day. I turned everything back on and got a couple of CD’s to sync then ripped a couple more and then the problem returned. I think I will experiment with the theory that it will only sync a couple before it gives up. I believe my theory is flawed though.