I am getting a message that reads: "itunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. I am trying to copy my contacts and notes into my new 4s

I cannot access my itunes store due to upgrading to 10.5 so I could download my contacts and notes to my new 4s

Unless you've tried to install an older version of iTunes that message likely indicates a corrupt library file. See Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash...
tt2

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  • TS1424 I can't open iTunes. Get error message "the file iTunes library.itl cannot be opened because it was created by a newer version of iTunes"

    I cannot open itunes.  Getting error message: "the file iTunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes"
    What do I need to do so I dont lose all my loaded music, etc.?
    Thanks

    If you still have an issue you may have to see about using the iTunes version (application) included with Snow Leopard 10.6 from the installer or an another one if available online, and see if that will install.
    Sometimes you may have uninstall the bits left in your system by the earlier (or later) iTunes installers; as they all leave a trace and these can stop a different version of iTunes from being installed.
    Not sure if the following site/link will tell the method...
    •Apple - Support - iTunes - install & update:
    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/install/
    •Troubleshooting iTunes installation on Mac OS X:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2311
    Good luck & happy computing!
    ps: i see you resolved this issue. it's magic!

  • TS1717 My Itunes won't open and I am getting message "the file "iTunes Library .itl" cannot be ready because it was created by a newer version of iTunes".  Any suggestions?

    My iTunes won't open and I am getting message "the file iTunes library .itl"cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.  Anyone have a suggestion?

    I don't know why this error occurs, unless you have attempted to downgrade iTunes.
    This method should get you up and running again.
    Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash
    Hopefully it's not been too long since you last upgraded iTunes, in fact if you get an empty/incomplete library immediately after upgrading then with the following steps you shouldn't lose a thing or need to do any further housekeeping. In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these and copy it into the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library.itl as iTunes Library (Corrupt).itl and then rename the restored file as iTunes Library.itl. Start iTunes. Should all be good, bar any recent additions to or deletions from your library.
    See iTunes Folder Watch for a tool to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
    When you get it all working make a backup!
    tt2

  • I tried installing itunes but i keep on receiving the message "itunes library.itl" cannot be opened because it was created by a newer version of itunes. i tried to the troubleshooting guideline outlined in KB article TS5376 without success

    How do i install Itunes on my windows(7) PC? i followed the guidelines issued outlined by Apple in KB TS5376 but i keep getting the message, the file "itunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. what steps must i follow to install?

    If you've already installed the latest version then the message may be a sign of a corrupt library. See Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash.
    tt2

  • So I updated the itunes and now it won't open it, it states a message "the itunes library.itl" cannot be open because it was created by a newer version of itunes, I have unistalled and re-installed newer and older version and still i get this message.

    I updated and now i can't use the itunes. I have unistalled several times, installing newer and older versions but still i get this message. Is there anything i can do to fix this problem??

    Try the following user tip with that one:
    Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash

  • When I try to open itunes a hazard warning appears reading "The file "itunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes"

    When i try to open itunes a hazard warning appears reading"the file itunes library.itl cannot be opened because it was created using a newer version of itunes"  so i can't open my itunes on my computer

    Try the following user tip:
    Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
    EDIT: My apologies ... it'd be better to start straight in with the following user tip:
    Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash

  • TS1717 My itunes won't open and I get message that says "The file iTunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes." I am unsure what this means, but I have uninstalled and reinstalled the itunes, and it still will not

    I receive the message: The file "iTunes library.itl"cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. I do not know exactly what this means.  I have Windows 7 on my computer and was able access itunes until just recently.  I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling itunes multiple times and that does not work.  Sometimes I can get in when immediately after installing, but then if I close it, i cannot get back in. Now, i can't get in at all.

    That message is usually a sign that you tried to roll back to an earlier build of iTunes, but occasionally I've seen it connected to a new upgrade. This technique should fix things.
    Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash
    Hopefully it's not been too long since you last upgraded iTunes, in fact if you get an empty/incomplete library immediately after upgrading then with the following steps you shouldn't lose a thing or need to do any further housekeeping. In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these and copy it into the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library.itl as iTunes Library (Corrupt).itl and then rename the restored file as iTunes Library.itl. Start iTunes. Should all be good, bar any recent additions to or deletions from your library.
    See iTunes Folder Watch for a tool to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
    When you get it all working make a backup!
    tt2

  • I cannot open iTunes.  I get a message that says "The file iTunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Would you like to download iTunes now?"  I downloaded it and it and I continue to get the same message.  How

    I cannot open iTunes.  I get a message that says "The file iTunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Would you like to download iTunes now?"
    I downloaded it and it and I continue to get the same message.
    How do I fix this?    Thanks,  Dee

    Upgrade iTunes to the latest version. It should be 10.5.3.

  • When i try to open itunes i get a message that says the file "itunes library .itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes

    When i try to open itunes i get a message that says the file "itunes library .itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes

    Upgrade iTunes to the latest version. It should be 10.5.3.

  • I get a message that says The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was creasted by a newer version of iTunes.

    When I try to play my itunes on my computer, I get a message that says The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.  Does anyone know how to fix this?

    Upgrade iTunes to the latest version. It should be 10.5.3.

  • I cannot get i-tunes anymore. I tried the i-download. Still no help. I get an error message that reads  The file "itunes Library itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. What can I do?   tunes down load

    I cannot get i-tunes. I tried the download, but no help. I get an error message The file "iTunes library itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Any suggestions?

    If you still have an issue you may have to see about using the iTunes version (application) included with Snow Leopard 10.6 from the installer or an another one if available online, and see if that will install.
    Sometimes you may have uninstall the bits left in your system by the earlier (or later) iTunes installers; as they all leave a trace and these can stop a different version of iTunes from being installed.
    Not sure if the following site/link will tell the method...
    •Apple - Support - iTunes - install & update:
    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/install/
    •Troubleshooting iTunes installation on Mac OS X:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2311
    Good luck & happy computing!
    ps: i see you resolved this issue. it's magic!

  • Updated iTunes and now get an error message that the file iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. ??

    updated iTunes and now get an error message that the file iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. ??

    hello!
    i have a similiar problem:
    i upgraded my mac from 10.6.8 to 10.7.something recently, but i did NOT update itunes, still running version 10.4.1. now i wanted to open itunes but it tells me, that my iTunes Library.itl was created by a newer version of iTunes - which i never used!
    its annoying since i dont want to be forced to download a 720MB pckage of itunes every month - even more so, if the system start "lying" to me.
    or is it another problem? anyone got the same? any solution? maybe an erratic prompt?
    thanks, florian

  • I keep getting an error message that reads library cannot open because it was created by an earlier version of itunes

    I keep getting a message saying that the itunes library cannot open because it was
    created by an earlier version of itunes. I recently upgraded to the newest version of itunes.

    Try the following user tip with that one:
    Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash

  • I'm getting this error message- "*iTunes Library.itl* cannot be read beacuse it was created by a newer version of itunes."

    I have my iTunes on a Windows XP operating system. My iTunes Library is stored on a external hard drive(H) with a desktop shortcut on the C drive pointing to the H drive where the iTunes LIbrary is located. I have it set up so that when I click the iTunes desktop shortcut it routes to the H drive and retrieves my iTunes Library from there. I've had a hard drive crash before and lost all of my iTunes Library.
    So, if all of that makes any sense, I got a new desktop computer with Windows 7 Operating System and went online and downloaded the most recent iTunes softwear. I then attached the external hard drive from my old Windows XP system to the new Windows 7 Sytem. I routed it the same way I had it on the old system, but i keep getting this error message- "The file *iTunes Library.itl* cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes." To make matters worse, I tried to put the external hard drive back on my initial Windows XP Sytem and now its giving me the same error message. I know its alot to digest, but can anybody help me?????

    For general library squiffiness following an upgrade or crash the easiest thing is to restore your last backup, but I guess if it were that simple you wouldn't be here.
    Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash
    Hopefully it's not been too long since you last upgraded iTunes, in fact if you get an empty/incomplete library immediately after upgrading then with the following steps you shouldn't lose a thing or need to do any further housekeeping. In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these andcopy it into the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library.itl as iTunes Library (Corrupt).itl and then rename the restored file as iTunes Library.itl. Start iTunes. Should all be good, bar any recent additions to or deletions from your library.
    See iTunes Folder Watch for a tool to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
    PS There is also a new iTunes build to download today, so might be worth getting that. A new iTunes should always load an older library file.
    tt2

  • Error message: "The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes."

    I uninstalled iTunes, and reinstalled, (most current version of iTunes, of course) per advice given on this forum.  I got this error message when I tried to open iTunes: "The file iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes."  Resolution of this issue would be great.  It seems as if I am having at least as many problems now with iTunes as I have had with Windows products in the past.  That really *****! 

    I know this is an old thread, but the information in it solved my current problem (Windows Vista, upgraded to iTunes 11.2 and resulted in this same .itl error message).
    So, I'm here to thank turingtest2 for his excellent instructions to fix my problem. One of tt2's many detailed instructional tips). THANK YOU TURINGTEST2!
    PS I'm generally reluctant to "mess with files and such, preferring to use Windows Restore, because it just doesn't seem right to me that end users of Apple devices should have to get into the guts of files and such. Sadly, I have finally just accepted that iOS updates never work right and I either have to deal with work-around fixes or never update. Eventually we do need to update or there will be other problems. All I can say is, I'm sure glad there are folks like turingtest2 here who spend so much time helping us.

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