Do I need to delete Itunes and re-install

I receieved a new Ipod under warantee today. Do I need to start from square one again? That is, should I delete Itunes and re-install so that I start with a clean slate?

Uninstalling iTunes does not remove the music from your computer.
Try going through the steps in this article...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93976
Specifically, follow the steps for removing the Quicktime files from the System32 folder in Windows, and also check the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility for Quicktime stuff.

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Need to delete Itunes and re install it. Will i loose all my music library?

I accidentally deleted Quick time. It is needed to run itunes. A message tells me to uninstall Itunes and re install it again. My concern is : will i loose all my music library in process? Here's some additional info :
WinXP
Ipod Classic (5th gen)
Any help is appreciated. Please email me [email protected] Thanks a bunch

Hey there,
No, because your music is stored elsewhere on your computer (most likely under My Music from within My Documents). I have had to follow this procedure a few times and have never lost a song. So go ahead and re-install.
B-rock

ITunes quits when I'm trying to open it. I have installed the latest version and another user on the same Mac can use their iTunes when they log in. I have tried deleting iTunes and re-installing but it still won't open. Any ideas?

iTunes quits when I'm trying to open it. I have installed the latest version and another user on the same Mac can use their iTunes when they log in. I have tried deleting iTunes and re-installing but it still won't open. Any ideas? Thanks.

Hold down the option key while starting iTunes and make an new library. Will it open then? If so, you have a bad library. With the new library import the library.xml version of the file in your iTunes folder. This will make it 90% like before (some metadata are not identical, but I don't know which ones).
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451

Deleting itunes and re-installing

Hi, I was just wondering if I deleted itunes and re-install it, would I still be able to keep the songs?
Thanks
Jac-Jac
Windows XP

Hi Jac-Jac,
Your songs on your computer are stored in a folder called "iTunes Music", which is inside anohter folder called "iTunes". By default, your music will be in the folder called "My Music", although you may have chosen a different location for the library.
You can always search (Start > Search) for "itunes music", to see where your files are.
Anyways, your music is stored in different folders than your installation files. If you go to Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel and remove the "iTunes" entry, for example, your music will still be saved in that folder called "iTunes Music", since the program and installation files are stored separate of your iTunes library files.
So, as long are you are just uninstalling the program, and/or deleting any related files (like in "C:/Program Files"), your music should be fine.
-Kylene

My pc will not let me install the newer itunes, how can I update my phone without losing all my purchases (i'm thinking i'll have to delete itunes and re-install right?)

I've had my Iphone4 since 2011 but the current operating system is still 4.2.1. I'd gone quite a while between buying things on itunes directly to my phone and synching it to my pc. When I eventually synched it, it told me that I needed to upgrade to a newer version of Itunes. When I try and click on it to get new version my pc will not do anything. The only thing I can think of doing is to uninstall the old itunes and re-install the current one but i'm guessing i will lose all my purchases. Is this the only way to go about this, any help would be gratefully appreciated - thanks mark (chunky74)

uninstalling iTunes and it's additional components does absolutely nothing to the music/apps/etc that you have downloaded or purchased.
before uninstalling iTunes, try going to the itunes website, download the install file there and manually install it.
If you do have to uninstall iTunes, please make sure you're following this article to make sure that you're uninstalling all of the components correctly and in the right order. Uninstalling iTunes, but not doing it the 'right' way is essentially a waste of time

When i try to connect my iphone it says its not compatible and that i need to uninstall itunes and re-install the 64 bit version i have done this several times and it still keeps happening what do i need to do?

recently i tried to connect my phone to itunes and a mesage poped up saying that i needed the 64 bit version of itunes and that i should uninstall the current one and reinstall the correct version, i have now done this about 5 times and still i get the same message and i cannot sync my phoe whichwas very annoying as i was about to go on holiday any help would be greatly recieved!

Reboot before emptying the Trash, as stated in the article.

I need to uninstall iTunes and re install on a drive other than c:

Current install is on an older pc with a 30gb c: drive. itunes is sucking the life out of that drive by filling it with not just music, but ipad backups as well. Is there any way to delete and reinstall itunes so that not only is the media library stored on e:, but also all of the USER\APPLICATION DATA folder stuff that normally goes on c:, no matter what? I've tried looking at the itunes options and stuff, and I've already moved my personal musuc library to e:, but every download and app update still goes to c:, as well as those pesky ipad backup files.

Both applications do not support a custom installation location. You will need to have sufficient disk space on your primary drive to install the applications.

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See:
Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
Next try posting in the iTunes forum

I am having trouble plugging in my ipods to add music and itunes keeps saying i need to uninstall itunes and re install it won't i lose all my music?

Am i going to lose my music if i uninstall then re install?

check all payment parts are filled in and u have endered you last 3 digs on back on card used to set up account
if using an other computer make sure all fileds are right and filled in
and u enter to itunes sec code

TS1369 My windows 8 laptop will not recognize my iphone 4 ...I have deleted itunes and re-installed it ...I have updated my phone, I have checked my cables. I don't know of anything else to do...I have only had this phone for about 1 month.

I have no idea what else to do to fix this problem, does anyone else?

Mountain Lion is OS X 10.8
10.6 was called Snow Leopard.
To use iTunes 10.7 the following is required:
Macintosh System Requirements
Mac computer with an Intel Core processor and 512MB of RAM
OS X version 10.6.8 or later
Safari 4.0.3 or later
400MB of available disk space
Broadband Internet connection to use the iTunes Store
Do you use iTunes Match?
That way all of your songs would be matched with the master song on the iTunes servers independently of iTunes on your Mac or PC...
Look here for further information: http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/

ITunes 10.6.3 Mac running 10.7.3 not responding I have deleted iTunes and reinstall iTunes and it keeps happening I also scanned the computer for any trojans and any other possible viruses but the pc is running perfect waft do I do ? Please help me ?

I need help iTunes 10.6.3 Mac running 10.7.3 not responding I have deleted iTunes and reinstall iTunes and it keeps happening I also scanned the computer for any trojans and any other possible viruses but the pc is running perfect waft do I do ? Please help me ?

Hey thanks for replying.
Here's what I did:
First I tried the Winsock reset in the Command prompt. Nothing changed.
Next, I tried the instructions on http://http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123. The only other program that came up on the 'Winsock Providers' tab on the program was 2 Windows Live applications, which I can do without. So I deleted all Windows Live Applications.
I did the Winsock reset in the Command Prompt again and rebooted my comp.
Unfortunately, nothing has changed. iTunes keeps freezing at various stages of the sync, then shows the candy cane-striped bar with either the words 'Finishing sync' or 'Cancelling sync', before showing the Apple logo.
Sometimes, iTunes gets to the syncing stage - "Copying # of ####" - where it will trudge through the first, second and third tracks before flashing "Copying 4 of ####" for a split second and I catch "Cancelling sync" briefly before the Apple logo appears.
Again, I've repeated the steps I mentioned in my previous post. Does ANYONE know when the new version of iTunes is set to be released?! This one is driving me INSANE, to say the least!!

Delete iTunes and ReInstall for new user issues.

Gave husband my old computer when I got a new one. He needs HIS iTunes account installed. I deleted iTunes and anything associated, reinstalled but it still opens with my info. and when he plugs in his new phone - shows my phone info.
I've deleted, iTunes, QuickTime, associated files, searched and removed all files.
How do I permanently get rid of me on my old computer so he can start fresh.

You can reinstall iTunes, however you have to ensure that you drag the 'iTunes Music Library.xml' file back into itunes before you sync your phone. Doing this makes your library appear as it was before so you get back your preferences, playcount, etc.

When i downloaded the update for itunes there was an error so i deleted itunes and downloaded it again now i dont have any of my music on the new one but when i plug in an older iphone it says it will erase all my music nd sync with the knew itunes how do

when updating itunes earlier this week i had an error and was unable to use itunes from that point on. I deleted itunes and reinstalled it and now i dont have any of my music. how do i link the two together i still have the same i.d. and password

You can redownload most itunes purchase by the following. What you can redownload depends upon where you are located.
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

I try to sync my iphone in itunes and get this message ipod cannot be updated because the required file could not be found I have deleted ituned and all folders to no avail

Can anyone fix this? ipod cannot be updated because the required file could not be found
I've deleted itunes and reinstalled but it does not work Also I noticed in events in photos in itunes my files have duplicatedn secveral times how od I clear them to just one set?

Delete the iPod Photo Cache folder. Its location can be found here:
iTunes: Photo sync creates iPod Photo Cache folder

Tried to use home sharing to transfer itunes library from old pc to new -- however it only brings over the music, did not bring audiobooks- My question is do I need to delete itunes from my new pc when I redo using external hard drive

Trying to transfer iTunes library from old windows 7 pc to new windows 8.1. Used home sharing, but not what I wanted, I want everything on the new so I can discard the old pc - so now all I have is my music library on new pc thru the cloud none of my Audible audiobooks came over - My question is do I need to delete iTunes off my new pc before I load it in from a external hard drive?

You might need to make sure neither is going to sleep (System Prefs > Energy Saver)
Also check your settings under System Prefs > Security. My sisters new laptop kept logging off due to some setting there.
HTH

Do I need to delete Itunes and re-install

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