An unknown error occured (-200)

Hi, I tried to uninstall my itunes 7 so i could install itunes 6 due to skipping in itunes 7. After reinstalling itunes 6 and using an old itunes library (i would get an error message that the library was created by a newer version so i could not open itunes) my songs would not play. They were all listed but when i double clicked the song or clicked the play icon, nothing would play and the play icon would still appear rather than the pause icon. Now I tried reinstalling itunes 7 (i decided skipping is better than nothing) and i get an error message that says
The itunes application could not be opened. An unknown error occured (-200)
If anyone knows how I can play songs on itunes 6 again, or how to open itunes 7 i would really appreciate it. Thanks

So, is that like this error?
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3140123&#3140123

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This application cannot open. An unknown error occurred (-200)

Dammit Man,
I try to double click iTunes and it says that an unknown error occurred (-200). Sometimes it also says there is a problem with my speaker system settings. What gives?
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Dear Jason,
After a month of not being able to fix my ipod, I come to the conclusion that I need help.
My Ipod is recognized in iTunes and My Computer....
After a little time my 30gb 5th Gen Ipod goes halfway through a bar that says "updating library to "Dante's Ipod"...
..and freezes!!!! I don't know what to do. Any help will be greatly appreciated
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Unknown Error Occurred (-200)

We have 3 iPod Minis and 1 Shuffle, and have been using iTunes successfully for nearly two years. We recently purchased a Video iPod, but before we could even connect it to our home computer, our iTunes application started acting up. I'm getting the following error message and am unable to open iTunes...
"The iTunes application could not be opened. An unknown error occurred (-200)"
What does this mean and what changed? Thanks in advance for any support you can provide.

iPodFan7611,
Your error message is a little bit different, but addressed in this knowledge base article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304318

ITunes application could not be oppened. An unknown error occurred (-200).

Hi--I'm having trouble since my latest upgrade or even before that. I've tried removing and reinstalling iTunes and iPod but still keep getting the error message (-200). Can someone help? I'm unable to even open iTunes anymore, let alone manipulate my music in my playlists. Any suggestions?
Thanks!!
Lela

the -200 is generally caused by a broken quicktime. (itunes requires a properly functioning QuickTime in order to work properly.)
let's try this technique first.
head into your Add/Remove programs. uninstall QuickTime.
Next, we’ll manually remove leftover program files and folders.
1. On the Start menu, click My Computer (or double-click My Computer on the Desktop).
2. In My Computer, open Local Disk.
3. Open Program Files.
4. Right-click on the QuickTime folder and click Delete from the shortcut menu.
5. Navigate to C:\Windows\system32\.
6. Remove the files QuickTime.qts and QuicktimeVR.qtx.
7. Restart your computer.
next, we'll get a fresh copy of QuickTime into your PC by doing a repair install of itunes.
go into Add/Remove and select itunes. click "Change" and then click "Repair".
if the repair install goes through okay, restart the PC and try launching itunes again. does it launch properly now?

The itunes application could not be opened. An unknown error occurred(-200)

I had an older version of itunes. Just got video ipod, and needed to install the newer version. Did so, and then my computer was screwed up. The fonts were wrong on the desktop and in Internet Explorer. So I did a restore back to before I installed newer version of itunes. installed the newer version again, and it won't open. I get the error message described in the subject heading. I tried uninstalling, reinstalling. Still no dice.

Try the steps here http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304424

ITunes application cannot be opened. Unknown error occured (-200)

`every time i try to open iTunes 7, this pops up. It worked fine until i tried to do a system restore to try and fix my computer for other reasons, and now it doesn't work. I've tried to reinstall iTunes 6.5 but everytime i try to open that, a message pops up talking about how it cant open because the music is only compatible with another, later version of iTunes. If possible, I really don't want to delete my music and have to restart my library all over again. I also think I would like to keep iTunes 7, but if I have to delete it to be able to listen to music again, I will. Please help me, I'm getting desperate!

Just goto control panel>add and remove and uninstall itunes AND quicktime (You will not loose music) then reboot
Go here (Disable antivirus)and install "Quicktime WITHPOUT iTunes" http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html
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Could the following be clues::
1. one itunes file reads, "incomplete"
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3. upgraded itunes to latest version, 7. whatever
I would appreiate the bnefit of your experience and knowledge.
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Could the following be clues::
1. one itunes file reads, "incomplete"
2. donloaded some songs to friend's i-pod
3. upgraded itunes to latest version, 7. whatever
I would appreiate the bnefit of your experience and knowledge.
GATEWAY Windows XP

Unknown error occured (-200)... Help!!!

Every time I try to open iTunes, this is the message that pops up. Does any one know what to do. I've tried reinstalling and restoring my computer, but I can't seem to get anything to work. Ideas? please. Thank you!

Ok, for all of you who are experiencing this problem, i found the solution:
1. Open control panel and select 'Add/Remove programs'
2. Remove Quicktime
3. Install Quicktime on the Apple website
4. After finishing the installation, iTunes should work.
P.S. The only problem I'm experiencing now is a duplication of all my songs.

ITunes 7 Unknown Error Msg (-200)

I have downloaded iTunes 7, but everytime I try to open it, I get this error message:
"The iTunes application could not be opened. An unknown error occurred (-200)."
I don't know what to do! Any suggestions?

"The iTunes application could not be opened. An unknown error occurred (-200)."
the -200 is caused by a problem with your QuickTime. (iTunes needs a fully functional QuickTime in order to work properly.)
the first thing we'll try is a careful standalone QT 7.1.3 reinstall.
download and save a copy of the QT 7.1.3 standalone installer to your hard drive. (we'll run the install from there rather than online.) switch off antivirus and antispyware applications prior to the install.
Quicktime 7.1.3 Installers … get the one that doesn’t mention itunes
if that install goes through okay, does your itunes launch properly again?
(if you get an error message on the QT standalone reinstall, let us know what it says. include error message numbers if you're getting any.)

UNKNOWN ERROR OCURRED (-200)

After updating my iTunes yesterday I haven't been able to make the program work. I try "system recovery" AND EVERY SINGLE THING that appears in this web site and it doesn't work... not even with the old version...
Tried again today... and just appears the same:
The iTunes application Could not be opened. An unknown error occurred (-200)
CAN ANYBODY HELP ME???????
I have windows xp and I have updated windows at least twice from yesterday.

SInce you've done a system restore, you need to update windows, then update from the PC makers site.
Unistall itunes AND quicktime from the control panel>add and remove.
Go here and roll dow to "Clean up iTunes installer files on the computer" http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93976
Then disable antivirus and download/install iTUnes again
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Error occured (-200)

Does anyone know what this error message means or how to fix it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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So, is that like this error?
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3140123&#3140123

Unknown Error Occured (1429)

I recieved a NEW ipod upon request after have a malfunctioning one returned with my ONE YEAR WARRANTY!
Now this ipod, no more than a month after receiving it has shown me Unknown Error Occured (1429). It has not been dropped with exceptions to a few knocks. My MAC wont restore it because this unknown error shows up as well as when I try other computers. Assist is desperatly needed because it just seems to me like these new apple products have a weaker tolarance every generation!
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For the last few weeks I have been getting 'An unknown error occurred (-50)' when trying to download new purchases or updates via iTunes, can anyone help?
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This apple article may be of use to you:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306084
Apple really should make a list of error codes, and beside them, what they mean. Currently this does not exist.
If that article does not provide the information to resolve your issue, please contact *Apple Technical* on:
Australia:(61) 133-622
Austria:(43) 0810 300 427
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(French) (32) 070 700 773
Brazil: (Outside Sao Paulo) 0800-127753
(Sao Paulo) 5503-0090
Brunei: Dial 800-1111 first; when prompted, dial 800-708-5413
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(French)
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