Unable to open itunes library

After not using itunes for a few weeks, dialogue box pops up saying unable to open library as it was created by a newer version of itunes. This is my second ipod and I think maybe somehow it's seeing the G1 library, even tho'the G4 ipod set up with no problems and I've downloaded music no problem. I've had a few security problems and scanned the living daylights out of this PC. I've down loaded latest itunes and quicktime but still the same. Short of removing all itunes and starting again (will the software in the ipod sort it if I do?),any help would be gratefully received.

stelladuce wrote:
Hi,
How do I properly open iTunes now with my library on th external drive. When I open iTunes it seems unable to open Music/ podcasts and audiobooks now?
iTunes is still looking for the iTunes Folder that you deleted. Just open iTunes and then select iTunes at the top menu bar, then select Preferences. When the Preference windows opens, select Advance, select General and you will see the old location listed. Now click the Change Button and from the popup window, navigate to the New iTunes Library Folder Location on the external drive and select it. Then click the Open button and the new path to the iTunes Library should now be set. Click the OK button to close the Preferences window and If iTunes doesn't open them, just quit & reopen iTunes.
That should doit.
Later ...
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