Cannot open up my itunes library

I am having a hard time opening up my library from itunes, it is not allowing me to even hear a song!

Have you copied your content from your other computer?

Similar Messages

I have just had the message - download itunes as you cannot burns cds etc - this sometimes happens said the message. So I removed itunes and downloaded it again and now when I click to open it says 'itunes library .it' cannot be read as it was created by

Hi, I have just had the message - download itunes again as you cannot burns cds etc - this sometimes happens said the message. So I removed itunes and downloaded it again and now when I click to open it says 'itunes library .it' cannot be read as it was created by a newer verson - help!

See Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash.
tt2

I created a new library (shift-open itunes) but now I cannot get my old itune library to open. Help please

I created a new itunes library on my PC by following the proper procedure. (shift - open itunes-create library). But now i cannot find my old itunes library, so that I can open it. I know my music has not been lost but I cannot acces it. When I open itunes by holding down the shift, it does not show any designation for my old libray. help please.

The point is that there are four i product users for one computer in my house, and not everyone wants the same music on their device. Like I said before, the ipod is not syncing to the new library even though I plug it in when the new itunes library is pulled up. It keeps syncing to the old library...

You cannot open the application iTunes (11.1.4) because it is not supported on this type of Mac

After updating iTunes to 11.1.4 as suggested by automatic updates I get the message:
"You cannot open the application iTunes because it is not supported on this type of Mac"
Why did it let me do the update then?
How do I undo the uodate to iTunes?
This is on a Mac Mini running OSX 10.6.8 with 1GB mem

What processor do you have?
If it's a CoreDuo (as opposed to a Core2Duo), then you ave a 32 bit OS, and no... 11.1.4 won't run on a 32 bit OS.
=Downgrading from iTunes 11 to iTunes 10.7=
Back up your computer first, in case the wrong things happen.
Replace the iTunes 11 application with iTunes 10.7. I can't provide details on this since I do not have a newer computer. With mine it is very simple but I believe on newer computers iTunes has been integrated into the operating system. On mine I just go to my applications folder and drag iTunes to the trash. See below for possible suggestions on how to remove.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/20431349
Get iTunes 10.7. Apple does not keep many old version up on its web site. I always keep an iTunes installer on my archive drive so I can have access to old versions . This one is hidden but it is on an official Apple site:
iTunes 10.7 for OS X http://appldnld.apple.com/iTunes10/041-7195.20120912.d3uzQ/iTunes10.7.dmg
You will have to rescue your old iTunes library from your Previous Libraries folder and rename it iTunes Library.itl because a newer version of iTunes irreversibly updates your library file. See:
https://discussions.apple.com/mesage/20401436 - turingtest2 11/2012 post on rebuilding empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash from previous iTunes library file.
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
Other issues:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/20432309 - solution to mobile devices saying they need to be restored after downgrading

My ID in appel sait cannot open in ID itunes

my id in appel sait cannot open in id itunes
I donot speke inglish good
help me

Hi
Did You move ?
• iTunes - Library (Music)
• iPhoto - photo library
If so - iMovie is lost - it can only look in one specific place and if they (or their material) is not there any more (but may be copied out to an external hard disk) it (iMovie) get's lost.
iMovie has no - look for it / find it function - as FinalCut has - and it can not be set to find material in new location if one are not a creator of the application or a very skillful HACKER.
If You've NOT MOVED anything then I guess that
• iPhoto / iTunes Libraries got corrupted and in need of repair
- iPhoto by - Start it BUT KEEP alt-key + cmd-key down during up-start - then from list select ALL
THIS TAKES SEVERAL HOURS - No other programs running - No Internet etc. To me last time I did this it took > 20 hours !
• iTunes - Can be done - BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW
• I would also
- Trash iMovie pref files
- Repair Permissions - Disk Util tool
- Repair Hard Disk - Disk Util tool - BUT TO DO THIS You need to start Your Mac from DVD or external Hard Disk
- Secure a minimum of 25Gb free space on Start-Up Hard Disk
- Control - that ALL PROGRAMS are up to date ! Run Program up-date !
Yours Bengt W

TS1717 when trying to open itunes red x box opens with "new itunes library". No options provided

when trying to open itunes red x box opens with "new itunes library". No options provided

Sorry reply is only to say "ditto" except for iPod involvement. I can't repair iTunes, can't access it when in programs/features
Any other suggestions out there? I tried reinstall, no difference. Had latest version anyway. Only thing different I did the last time I was able to get into iTunes was listen to radio streams. ??????

Downloaded itunes will not open, "the file iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. How can I get this darn thing to work????????????????????????????//

At first I updated iTunes and tried to download an audio book. It locked up and closed me out so I removed iTunes completely and reinstalled. Now it won't even open the stupid program. What do I need to do? Any help please????????

Had same problem and solved it without having to reinstore any music or movies:
1. Delete old Library file
2. Go to the 'Previous iTunes Libraries' folder and copy one of the earlier files - note, they have a date extension, e.g. 'iTunes Library 2011-11-01'.
3. Paste this file in your iTuners folder and rename file by removing the date extension - 'iTunes Library'
You should have all your music and paylists in tact, unless it was a really old previous file.

Opening a Windows iTunes library with Mac iTunes

I have my iTunes folder on a shared drive on my network. This was created in Windows XP using that version of iTunes.
I have a Macbook Pro and have access to the shared drive. I would like to use that same library so that I can preserve my ratings and playlists. However, if I attempt to open that library I cannot seem to (either the .itl or the .xml file).
Is there a way to share the same library across machines (and not using the shared libraries functionality)?
TIA,
-p

By design, an iPhone syncs or manually manages iTunes content with ONE COMPUTER at a time. Every time you change computers, all iTunes content is first erased from your phone, to be replaced with the content from the new computer. And no, there's no way to prevent this.
However, if you copy your iTunes library from your Windows computer to your Mac, you'll simple be replacing like content with like content.

Cannot add podcast to ITunes Library

I cannot get iTunes to add to the library a podcast. I have successfully added 5 podcasts from the same site. For some reason this one podcast will not move from my desktop to the iTunes Library. (My purpose in moving the podcasts to the library is to be able to burn them to CD at some point. I always listen to these podcasts on my ipod but I have family who do not have computer and I wish to share a few with them.)

I think this is similar to my post, "Downloading MP3s". When I dbl click a downloaded MP3, iTunes opens but it doesn't "import". The song isn't there. This is a recent phenomena...I think since upgrading to 10.1; but I'm not sure.

TS2972 Apple TV cannot connect to my iTunes library

my Apple TV cannot connect to my itunes library

Thanks Rudegear - close but no cigar.
I followed the instructions as per http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2709
Now: I can see my iTunes library via AppleTV, and access it via the remote control.
Now: I can use the Remote App on my iPad to access my iTunes library, and control the library on my PC but not on AppleTV
Still, when playing a song on iTunes - either directly on the PC or via the iPad, when I select the AppleTV speakers - nothing. When I select 'multiple' speakers I don't get anything through the AppleTV speakers.
The AppleTV is connected to a Denon AVR (if this matters).
Thanks again - open to other pointers.

AppleTVs cannot connect to my iTunes library

This is baffling. Until a few days ago I had two Apple TVs getting content from the iTunes library on my Mac.
Now, whatever I do, the Apple TVs say 'Could not connect to Library' when I try and view my iTunes library.
This is happening on both Apple TVs. BUT it's not happening on my iPad on iPhone. I can still connect to my iTunes library stored on my MBP from each of those.
I can still Airplay to either ATV too - no problem there.
Everything is on the same network. I've signed out of Home Sharing on everything (MBP and ATVs). I've checked that iTunes is pointing at the correct location for my library (which it must be anyway because I can access it from the iPad and iPhone) and yet I simply cannot make either Apple TV connect.

Thanks Rudegear - close but no cigar.
I followed the instructions as per http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2709
Now: I can see my iTunes library via AppleTV, and access it via the remote control.
Now: I can use the Remote App on my iPad to access my iTunes library, and control the library on my PC but not on AppleTV
Still, when playing a song on iTunes - either directly on the PC or via the iPad, when I select the AppleTV speakers - nothing. When I select 'multiple' speakers I don't get anything through the AppleTV speakers.
The AppleTV is connected to a Denon AVR (if this matters).
Thanks again - open to other pointers.

In iMovie I cannot open iPhoto or iTunes

I have a macbook pro and have made several movies in iMovie, but on my new project I cannot open iTunes or iPhoto. Any suggestions?

Hi
Did You move ?
• iTunes - Library (Music)
• iPhoto - photo library
If so - iMovie is lost - it can only look in one specific place and if they (or their material) is not there any more (but may be copied out to an external hard disk) it (iMovie) get's lost.
iMovie has no - look for it / find it function - as FinalCut has - and it can not be set to find material in new location if one are not a creator of the application or a very skillful HACKER.
If You've NOT MOVED anything then I guess that
• iPhoto / iTunes Libraries got corrupted and in need of repair
- iPhoto by - Start it BUT KEEP alt-key + cmd-key down during up-start - then from list select ALL
THIS TAKES SEVERAL HOURS - No other programs running - No Internet etc. To me last time I did this it took > 20 hours !
• iTunes - Can be done - BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW
• I would also
- Trash iMovie pref files
- Repair Permissions - Disk Util tool
- Repair Hard Disk - Disk Util tool - BUT TO DO THIS You need to start Your Mac from DVD or external Hard Disk
- Secure a minimum of 25Gb free space on Start-Up Hard Disk
- Control - that ALL PROGRAMS are up to date ! Run Program up-date !
Yours Bengt W

Apple TV cannot connect to my iTunes Library

Generation 2 Apple TV. On the same wireless network as my PC (Windows Vista Home Premium). On the same wireless network as my iPad. Remote App is operational on the iPad. All operating software is up to date. Home sharing is 'on' on all devices, all devices are on the same iTunes account. iTunes recognises it is paired with the Remote App.
Home sharing has been switched off and on. All devices have been switched off and on. The router has been switched off and on.
Neither the iPad (through Remote) nor Apple TV can connect to my iTunes Library. The only error message is: "Check your network settings and try again".
iTunes recognises that AppleTV exists, because it is listed under the AirPlay icon - however I cannot get audio through the AppleTV speakers - and a song simply stops playing when I change speakers. When this happens, the error message is:
"An error occured while connecting to the AirPlay device 'Apple TV'. The network connection timed out."
A solution is welcome.

Thanks Rudegear - close but no cigar.
I followed the instructions as per http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2709
Now: I can see my iTunes library via AppleTV, and access it via the remote control.
Now: I can use the Remote App on my iPad to access my iTunes library, and control the library on my PC but not on AppleTV
Still, when playing a song on iTunes - either directly on the PC or via the iPad, when I select the AppleTV speakers - nothing. When I select 'multiple' speakers I don't get anything through the AppleTV speakers.
The AppleTV is connected to a Denon AVR (if this matters).
Thanks again - open to other pointers.

Itunes won't open 'error: new itunes library'

My itunes was playing up.
Not recognising my iphone 4s.
It then told me I had to install the new itunes to make m iphone compatible with the computer.
I did so and now the itunes will not open saying "Error: New Itunes Library' WHY?!? This is really frustrating me!!
Thanks.

georgiamomma -
There are a few things you could try,but what worked for me was to download a fresh installation file from apple.
Your update got corrupted somehow. Doing the usual of going to control panel, clicking on Programs and Features, clicking on iTunes in the list and selecting REPAIR probably won't fix this issue, as sometimes repair reverts the installation to its previous version and then your iTunes Library.itl file can't open because it's from a newer version than the one REPAIR reinstalled. You can try that process, but I doubt it will work.
Do not change any files and/or their existing locations. Also, do not uninstall iTunes from your machine. Simply go to Apple's web site and download their latest version suitable for your particular computer. Once downloaded, double click the installer and follow the prompts. You should be able to launch itunes afterward, and your library will magically re-appear.
Again, DO NOT uninstall the old version, and do not rename, remove and/or replace any of the original files prior to installing the latest version over what's already on your machine. Good luck!

HT1451 did anyone else find that an .itl or .xml file had to be present in order to open/ find the itunes library

this is the correction to the article. REPLACE .itl and .xml files . itunes will not open without them. .itl especially
long story of broken Macbook Pros. new one and the external drive had the only copy of iTunes. i had music on various drives so i started a new itunes library and imported all the music i could find, including from the 'only copy'. problem: a hundred playlists in painstaking order not there.
followed the instructions from this article. except. when itunes opens, it has to have the .itl and .xml file present.
i still had a spare copy of "only copy" so i replaced the NEW iTunes composite library's .itl and .xml files with the ones from 'only copy'. opened it up and there were all my playlists. now i may have to re-import music from various and tweak the playlists. but i don't have to RE-DO THEM.

CB many thanks!
woke up today with the exact same problem... iMac locked up while playing a video podcast off my NAS
(it was happily playing the audio even though the mouse was frozen)
couldnt get permission control of my Library.itl so found your post,
turned off the iTunes Server in my Synology (dont use it like that anyway) and rebooted the NAS.
iTunes immediatley launched WITHOUT the lock, performed its repair check and up it came!
THANK-YOU
...oddly I notice that I dont have permissions to ANY of my directorys/files,
guess 'cause they are set in the Synology Shared Folder permissions?
All are listed in the finder as:
(unknown) R&W
everyone NO ACCESS
cockbongo wrote:
I had exactly the same problem, but appear to have solved it
Not sure what make/model NAS you have, but if it has an iTunes Server type service on it, turn it off. This won't delete your music folder, don't worry, but it will stop your NAS thinking it deserves exclusive access to the library files. Then reboot your NAS and voila, you can do what you like with the files.
You can turn the iTunes service back on whenever you've finished doing what you need to do.
Hope that helps.

Cannot open up my itunes library

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for