Damaged xml file
I'm new to iTunes and the iPod. I've downloaded iTunes and have been using it to rip CDs and build a music file. However on two or three occasions I've gotten an error message that the xml database was damaged ... and I've had to start over. Any suggestions?
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.
Windows images but you should get the gist...
See MusicFolder Files Not Added and Super Remove Dead Tracks for tools to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
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Last week I opened my Itunes to find a progress bar pop up and tell me it's importing my itunes music library.xml, this takes a few seconds then a new box pops up with:
'The file itunes library does not appear to be a valid itunes library file. Itunes has attempted to recover your Itunes library and renamed this file itunes library (damaged).itl' I click OK then itunes starts up with only 10GB of music as oppose to the 20GB I have before this happened. I have tried renaming the damaged file but without any success. All my music is still on my HD but not only some is in my Itunes Library.
Any suggestions to get this fixed would be great, thanks.+"I tried both your suggestions but without any luck or success."+
Not sure I understand. The first option takes the non-corrupt XML file and attempts to rebuild your complete Library.
If you do not have an un-damaged XML file, you have no choice but to rebuild your Library from scratch, losing your ratins, playcounts, playlists, etc. From your post, it seems you did not do this second step.
First:
a) Check that there may be iTunes created backup copies of you Library XML and ITL files. These would be located (usually) in the "Previous iTunes Libraries" folder under the "iTunes" directory. Try looking there for the Library Files.
b) If you have the files either overlay the ITL file (copy-paste) from the "Previous" folder into the 'iTunes" folder (do this with iTunes closed). You can also use the XML file from a running iTunes as I described in my first post.
Second (if you do not have either of the above good files available) you'll need to follow the steps below to rebuild you Library:
‘Refresh/Rebuild’ Your iTunes Library
These steps will re-initialize your Library for you. Read it completely through and do the small trial run prior to implementing the whole thing. You will lose your Playlists, as well as reset your Ratings, Play Counts and Last Played attributes. If these are important, post back and instructions on saving these (as best as your Library has) can be provided::
First, make sure that iTunes is correctly looking in the right Folder for your song files.
--- Make sure you know the current location of your music files (best to confirm this)
--- In iTunes choose: Edit==>Preferences==>’Advanced’ tab
--- Select 'Change' and browse to the music folder in your PC drive (if it isn’t already)
--- Click OK to save that setting
-- In iTunes: Edit==>Preferences==>’Advanced’ tab.
---- Make sure that the 'Keep iTunes Music folder organized’ box is checked (if you want iTunes to organize your folder structure)
---- Also, that the ‘Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library’ box is unchecked
-- Click ’OK’ to accept and close the Preferences dialogue box.
-- Single click on the "Library" in the Source Pane
-- Single click first track in the Library
-- Select all songs (any one of several ways)
-- Delete – or select ‘Clear’ (yes, delete them all)
There will be 2 dialog boxes that pop up (one at a time). The first one asks ‘Are you sure you want to remove the selected items from the list?’ The second asks if you want the files moved to Recycle Bin or to keep them in the iTunes folder. You DO NOT want to send the files to the Recycle Bin, so select ‘Keep Files’. This will only delete the song reference links (both valid and broken). It will not delete the actual music files on your hard drive.
IMPORTANT:
Perform a small test of this prior to doing it en mass. If you do not receive both dialogue boxes, then stop and see this link prior to continuing. You will need to reset your iTunes preferences and also retrieve the ‘deletion test’ song files from the Recycle Bin. Scott P.: My Source List is missing (or, resetting the prefs)
Also note: 'Deleting and Restoring' the song references will reset the Play Count, Ratings, Date Added, Last Played, Ratings, and EQ attributes (there may be a few others). It will remove all song references from any Static Playlists you have. Also, any Smart Playlists that depend on any of the aforementioned attributes will be impacted. This may be a small price to pay to recover your Library -- or not.... You can ‘Export’ your Playlists to an XML file for ‘Importing’ after the refresh. This can restore your static playlists. The export only saves the song info, not the underlying music files. Of course, exporting your playlists is to be done before you delete any song references within iTunes.
Once your song references are removed from iTunes, this is how to get them back:
1 - In iTunes: File==>'Add Folder to Library'
2 - Browse to your main iTunes folder and select it
3 - For multiple music file locations, repeat 1 & 2
Depending on how small/large your music library is, the speed of your computer and your amount of RAM, this could take a few minutes to a few hours.
Your library should now be back to normal. -
Okay I can't recreate my iTunes library, what do I need to delete from iTunes on my computer, and whats the best way to re-create my iTunes music library, I have 10,000 plus songs, plus purchased music, and pod casts, and TV shows... Please help me out
That's what's stumping me, why does it want to try to import the xml file to begin with? (Don't know what iLife is but doubt that I am running it.) It doesn't do it EVERY time I start iTunes but it's been more than 50% of the time! Doesn't seem to be rhyme or reason as to when it will do it and when it won't. Upon iTunes startup it will start "importing the xml file" and then after a while it will decide that the itl file is damaged and will rename the itl file as such and then create a new one that's then missing all play counts, ratings, playlists etc. Since this isn't what I want I close iTunes, delete this new itl file and xml file and copy back my backup itl file (renaming it back to itunes library.itl). I am then back in business. It's just annoying that I have to remember to backup the itl file every time I close iTunes now. But I'll do it rather than lose my ratings, play counts etc.
At this point I don't think it's the iPod but something about this version of iTunes and the xml/itl files that's not working right together. Beats me as to what it is. I see there's a new iTunes version up now but think I'll wait a few days at least before installing it
Thanks for the help. -
Yum list command throws repomd.xml file damaged error on OEL6.4 client
Hi,
I have an OEL6.4 client and it points to our internal YUM server. When i run yum list command on the client it throws an error given below,
[root@client 6.4]# yum list
Loaded plugins: security
ol6_base | 982 B 00:00
http://server1/yum/6/Latest/patch/x86_64/repodata/repomd.xml: [Errno -1] Error importing repomd.xml for ol6_UEK_latest: Damaged repomd.xml file
Trying other mirror.
Error: Cannot retrieve repository metadata (repomd.xml) for repository: ol6_UEK_latest. Please verify its path and try again
Can someone help me in fixing this issue.Let me explain a bit about my setup. I have a YUM server which is located in US and clients are located in both US and in UK.
Working server in US and details requested are below,
OS - Oracle Linux Server release 5.7
YUM rpm - yum-3.2.22-37.0.1.el5
# yum clean all
Loaded plugins: rhnplugin, security
Cleaning up Everything
# yum repolist
Loaded plugins: rhnplugin, security
This system is not registered with ULN.
ULN support will be disabled.
ol6_base | 1.9 kB 00:00
ol6_base/primary_db | 4.7 MB 00:00
ol6_patch | 1.9 kB 00:00
ol6_patch/primary_db | 1.7 MB 00:00
repo id repo name status
ol6_base Latest Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux (x86_64) 6,245
ol6_patch Latest Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux (x86_64) 745
repolist: 6,990
========================================
2 Servers in UK which are not working,
Client 1:-
OS - Oracle Linux Server release 6.4
YUM rpm - yum-3.2.29-40.0.1.el6.noarch
# yum clean all
Loaded plugins: security
Cleaning repos: ol6_base ol6_patch
Cleaning up Everything
YUM repolist:-
#yum repolist
Loaded plugins: security
ol6_base | 984 B 00:00
http://yum-server/yum/6/Latest/base/x86_64/repodata/repomd.xml: [Errno -1] Error importing repomd.xml for ol6_base: Damaged repomd.xml file
Trying other mirror.
repo id repo name status
ol6_base Latest Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux (x86_64) 0
ol6_patch Latest Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux (x86_64) 0
repolist: 0
Client2:-
OS - Oracle Linux Server release 5.9
YUM rpm - yum-3.2.22-40.0.1.el5
# yum clean all
Loaded plugins: rhnplugin, security
Cleaning up Everything
=====================================
Server in UK which is working,
OS - Oracle Linux Server release 5.8
YUM rpm - yum-3.2.22-39.0.2.el5
# yum clean all
Loaded plugins: rhnplugin, security
Cleaning up Everything
YUM repolist -
yum repolist
Loaded plugins: rhnplugin, security
This system is not registered with ULN.
ULN support will be disabled.
ol6_base | 1.9 kB 00:00
ol6_base/primary_db | 4.7 MB 00:02
ol6_patch | 1.9 kB 00:00
ol6_patch/primary_db | 1.7 MB 00:00
repo id repo name status
ol6_base Latest Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux (x86_64) 6,245
ol6_patch Latest Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux (x86_64) 745
repolist: 6,990
===================================
YUM server details are below,
OS - Oracle Linux Server release 5.8
YUM rpm - yum-3.2.22-39.0.2.el5
Looks like issue with some of the clients in UK, can you tell me the config files of the clients which i should take a look and that should help us in fixing the problem.
Thank you for your sincere efforts in spending so much of your valuable time to fix this problem. I truly appreciate it. -
Console WAR deployment editor tool damage my web.xml file
I put many servlet and servlet-mapping items in web.xml file. When I deployed my
web app into weblogic 7.0 SP1 server, I use the console to open the deployment
description, and change some parameters for the servlet. After I clicked the persist
button, the web.xml file was changed, but some servlet and servlet-mapping items
was removed unexpected.
Why?
When I start the server in Development mode, this error occured rather often.
In the product mode, this error occured a few times.
My operation steps:
1. undeploy the original app from console
2. copy the new war file to the applications directory, overwrite the old one
3. use the console to open the deployment description, make the changes
4. persist the changes
5. re-deploy the web app
Please give the solution as soon as possibleThe tag
<target name="deploy" depends="clover-yes, clover-no">...is never closed.
close that tag:
<target name="deploy" depends="clover-yes, clover-no">
<javac srcdir="${src.dir}" destdir="${classes.dir}" classpath="${libs}" debug="off" optimize="on" deprecation="on" compiler="${compiler}">
<include name="org/apache/commons/fileupload/**/*.java" />
<include name="com/portalbook/portlets/**/*.java" />
<include name="com/portalbook/portlets/content/**/*.java" />
</javac>
</target>Second error is that the depends in there (clover-yes, clover-no) are not existing as targets in your xml. -
Hello. I have a Mac Mini operating Mac OS X 10.7.2. I recently had to move my iTunes Library to a new hard drive. I followed the directions on how to move the library and refind everything yet when I do so what comes up is a mere skeleton of what I had. I have had to hunt down my purchased Apps, Music and Movies and re-add them to the library. I also noticed in doing this I have multiple iTunes Library.xml files ... shouldn't there only be one? If so how do I clean this up without doing any accidental damage (i.e. how do I find the one that is being used and delete the rest?)? If I delete the others is there any risk of losing purchased content? Lastly syncing my iPads has become a nightmare as I get the "This iPad is currently synced to another iTunes library" message. Obviously something
It's hard for me to picture the exact situation. It sounds like you still have your library file on the internal but some files on the external, and maybe some on the internal, some of which are in the library and others not... By re-adding things after consolidating it may have made things into a hodge-podge. Yes, that article you referenced says: "iTunes for Mac: Moving your iTunes Media folder"with Media Folder being the emphasis. You probably should have just moved your whole iTunes folder. Still, moving the media folder as instructed should not have messed up the library. Did you make the mistake of starting up iTunes before the external drive had mounted fully and it then told you it couldn't find many files? How you proceed to sort it out will depend upon how much time you want to spend and how important things such as ratings and playcount are to you. I have not actually used the consolidate feature across different drives myself (and don't feel inclined to do so here to test ).
If you are in the USA you can download some previous purhcases with iCloud, but not all.
Here's a bit on what an iTunes folder should look like:
What are the iTunes library files? - [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1660]
More on iTunes library files and what they do - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITunes#Media_management]
Library files with graphic and explanation of different iTunes versions - http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=13169517
Once you get iTunes working off the external drive it should just put new media to the external when you add it.
I have almost no experience with synching (I synched my neice's iPod, once, about 4 years ago). -
I had to re-load my OS (Windows XP Pro) from a HD snapshot via Acronis True Image Server. I save my OS on my C: drive and all my data files on my D: drive. So when I re-loaded my OS, I still have all of my music files intact.
I have re-loaded the OS before and had to re-create iTunes library which I did by doing the follwing:
1. cut & paste .xml file in iTunes folder to desktop
2. delete .itl file in iTunes folder
3. import .xml file through iTunes file>library>iport playlist
4. navigate to .xml file on desktop and import
This worked last time I re-loaded my OS but not this time for some reason.
So I'm wondering if there is a copy of the .xml file on the iPod itself in the iPod_Control folder that I can copy and paste to my comuter desktop and import via the above steps?
I have seen all kinds of solutions on the web that include copying the music files from the iPod to the computer. I don't need to do that. I have the music files. I just need the .xml file so iTunes can talk to my iPod (5th Generation - 30G).Backup your music library, that is the only way to ensure it does not go missing through theft, damage, operator error, machine breaks, upgrades go wrong, operator goes wrong .........
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How can I fix a (damaged) library file?
I just upgraded to itunes 5 last week. I opened itunes yesterday and it said my library file had been damaged so it renamed it with (damaged)and gave me a new library file without any of my custom playlists, etc... I lost a playlist thats really special to me, is there any way for me to repair my .xml library. I've tried renaming the (damaged) library to the regular library and itunes finds it and says its damaged... Also, I don't think all of the songs in my music folder are showing up. I own alot of CDs and it's going to be a huge pain to go through my 6400 songs and make sure every album is showing up in my .xml file..
Does anyone know a way to fix/debug my damaged .xml library?Liz hello,
for your info....
What are the iTunes 4 library files?
The iTunes library is a database iTunes uses to organize your music. Two iTunes library files are created and maintained by iTunes for different purposes. They're both in the iTunes folder.
iTunes 4. - 4.8
/Users/username/Music/iTunes/iTunes 4 Music Library
/Users/username/Music/iTunes/iTunes Music Library.xml
iTunes 4.9 - 5.x
/Users/username/Music/iTunes/iTunes Library
/Users/username/Music/iTunes/iTunes Music Library.xml
iTunes 4 Music Library/iTunes Library
This file is a database of the songs in your library and the playlists you've created. Some song-specific data is saved in this file. If you delete the file, iTunes creates a new, empty copy when you open the application, but any playlists, song ratings, comments, or other information you created is lost. The iTunes 4 Music Library/iTunes Library file is only used by iTunes.
iTunes Music Library.xml
This file contains some (but not all) of the same information stored in the iTunes 4 Music Library/iTunes Library files. The purpose of the iTunes Music Library.xml file is to make your music and playlists available to other applications on your computer. In Mac OS X other iLife applications (like iPhoto, iDVD, and iMovie) use this file to make it easier for you to add music from your iTunes library to your projects. -
Error while generating XML file through RDF
Hi,
I wanted to generate a Report on some business case. For that I need to generate XML file first.
For generating XML file
1. I have built an RDF through Reports builder.
2. Saved the report to local machine with extension .rdf
3. Moved it to appltop/app/reports/US directory
4. Registered tha Report with Executable of type Oracle Reports
5. Defined Concurrent Program with OUTPUT as XML.
When I submmitted the program, it was giving an error as follows.
The XML page cannot be displayed
Cannot view XML input using style sheet. Please correct the error and then click the Refresh button, or try again later.
A semi colon character was expected. Error processing resource 'https://oaphrd.humana.com/OA_CGI/FNDWRR.exe?temp_id=2088989...
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="&Encoding"?>+
But, when I tried to sane the report directly to a file (file - > generate file -> XML) the XML was generated successfully.
How to get rid of this. Some one please help me out.
Thanks !
Edited by: Rajasekhar Reddy on May 4, 2012 1:23 AMHi,
I found the issue and corrected it. :)
This was happened only because of the Version problem of Report Builder with Oracle Applications.
Reports Builder 10g is not compatiblie with Oracle Applications 11.5.10.
Oracle 11.5+ will always expect the RDF from Reports 6i version. Because of this, the endocing was damaged.
You can observe in the earlier post as encoding="&Endoding". Here +&Encoding should be replaced by some encoding mechanism like "UTF-8".+
Finally corrected the version and got the Output as expected.
Thanks ! -
Creating an xml file from a playlist - message for iTunes staff
When I created an xml file from a playlist I noticed that in the xml file the track name was merged with the artist name in this manner "I want you - Bob Dylan".
That was hardly a problem as I could easily correct this in the FileMaker Pro environment.
But subsequently I found out, that within iTunes the track name was similarly changed to the same format. Apparently this happened when iTunes created the xml file and inadvertently also changed the track name within iTunes.
It can easily be corrected by entering File/Info, but I had over 10.000 songs in that list and it will take a lot of time. I have to do this, as I created earlier for each song a file path in FileMaker Pro, which are unrecognizable now.
Could you please correct the xml file creating procedure?I must confess that I can't reproduce this result myself anymore.
I created the xml file in iTunes via File/Library/Export Playlist/xml structure (I translate the Dutch terms loosely) and subsequently I imported the xml file into a Filemaker Pro via File/Import/xml.
The xsl style sheet looks ok.
It looks like a freak of nature.
Still I have the evidence in my iTunes playlist, where I have another 9000 clicks to go to repair the damage.
Let's forget about it, until it happens again.
Thanks for your time. -
FCP 6 XML file has inexplicable failure to open in PPro CC.
Hello,
I'm trying to open an XML from FCP6 and I keep getting the often mentoned "This project appears to be damaged, it cannot be opened".
Now the odd thing about this, was that it was actually just a trial run as a colleague has not got time to learn PPro and is still larking around with FCP. We are trying to become familiar with how we shall cope with XDCAM media. FCP will have to encode the media into a form that FCP can read. He is using XDCAM Transfer from within FCP.
I wanted to check how I will have to relink the media to my non-encoded XDCAM media. (The answer to this question is simple, but frustrating - I have to re-link it manually - I think)
So I gave him one XDCAM file, with its standard file structure and asked him to make a single sequence with one or two cuts. Then to export a version 4 XML.
Nothing we do will make this blasted XML file work. He has provided me with three different XML files. None of them work.
However, when I boot up an old HD, with FCP6 on it and use the same XDCAM media, I can export a version 4 XML that opens in PPro CC without problem.
So where is this annoying problem occuring?
I have even read through 80 to 100 lines to the XML to see what difference there are. I can't be bothered to look further.
Hope someone can help.
Thanks,
Anthony @ Antimatter FilmsMight be faster for him to learn PP after all.
http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/for-final-cut-pro-users.html -
Iweb 1.1.2 won't open, error message, index.xml file is missing
i am using version 1.1.2
i opened iweb and made a very very minor correction.
i went into 'inspector' and saw that 'make all links inactive'
was checked so i unchecked. i published and when i opened it again
it was checked. so i made an extremely minor change on one of my pages....
changed the angle of a drop shadow 1 degree....then published again.
now iweb will not open. i get an error message that says
'index.xml file is missing. none of my copies of the domain file will
open. none. including old copies that i copied to a disc. all domain files
whether on the hd or exterior drives get the same error message.
i'm guessing that some how that file got corrupted.
how do i install iweb again and if so how do i retrieve all my work?I't not iWeb that got damaged but the domain file. The index.xml file is inside the domain.sites file that's located in your Users/Home/Library/Application Support/iWeb folder. Do you have a backup of that file you can revert to? If so then do it. Otherwise a long shot but try the following:
close iWeb.
delete the iWeb preference file, com.apple.iWeb.plist, that resides in your Home/Library/Preferences folder.
go to your Home/Library/Caches/com.apple.iWeb folder and delete its contents.
launch iWeb and try again.
If that doesn't help continue with:
move the domain file from your Home/Library/Application Support/iWeb folder to the Desktop.
launch iWeb, create a new test site, save the new domain file and close iWeb.
go to the your Home/Library/Application Support/iWeb folder and delete the new domain file.
move your original domain file from the Desktop to the iWeb folder.
launch iWeb and try again.
OT -
Pages Error "The required index.xml file is missing."
When I try to open an existing Pages File by double clicking on the name in Finder (default application is Pages), I get the error message "The required index.xml file is missing."
If I select the pages file, then use Open With / Pages App (default), the file opens fine with no errors.
Is there some reason this is happening and is there a fix available. This error started after I upgraded to Mavericks, then upgraded to the latest version of Pages (5.1).You have 2 versions of Pages on your Mac.
Pages 5 is in your Applications folder.
Pages '09/'08 is in your Applications/iWork folder.
You are alternately opening the wrong versions.
Pages '09/'08 can not open Pages 5 files and you will get the warning that you need a newer version.
Pages 5.01 can not open Pages 5.1 files and you will get the warning that you need a newer version.
Pages 5 can open Pages '09 files but may damage/alter them. It can not open Pages '08 files at all.
Once opened and saved in Pages 5 the Pages '09 files can not be opened in Pages '09.
Once opened and saved in Pages 5.1 files can not be opened in Pages 5.
Anything that is saved to iCloud is also converted to Pages 5 files.
All Pages files no matter what version and incompatibility have the same extension .pages.
Pages 5 files are now only compatible with themselves on a very restricted set of hardware, software and Operating Systems and will not transfer correctly on any other server software than iCloud.
Apple has removed over 95 features from Pages 5 and added many bugs:
http://www.freeforum101.com/iworktipsntrick/viewforum.php?f=22&sid=3527487677f0c 6fa05b6297cd00f8eb9&mforum=iworktipsntrick
Archive/trash Pages 5, after exporting all Pages 5 files to Pages '09 or Word .docx, and rate/review it in the App Store, then get back to work.
Peter -
Hello; I am using Numbers '09 version 2.1 (436). I tried unsuccessfully to upgrade at one point. Now can't open existing documents. Message "The index.xml file is missing". How can I correct this ?
Thank you
TomI't not iWeb that got damaged but the domain file. The index.xml file is inside the domain.sites file that's located in your Users/Home/Library/Application Support/iWeb folder. Do you have a backup of that file you can revert to? If so then do it. Otherwise a long shot but try the following:
close iWeb.
delete the iWeb preference file, com.apple.iWeb.plist, that resides in your Home/Library/Preferences folder.
go to your Home/Library/Caches/com.apple.iWeb folder and delete its contents.
launch iWeb and try again.
If that doesn't help continue with:
move the domain file from your Home/Library/Application Support/iWeb folder to the Desktop.
launch iWeb, create a new test site, save the new domain file and close iWeb.
go to the your Home/Library/Application Support/iWeb folder and delete the new domain file.
move your original domain file from the Desktop to the iWeb folder.
launch iWeb and try again.
OT -
ITunes automatically imports music after re-boots (damaged .itl file)
Every time I start ITunes after my computer has been re-booted, ITunes starts importing my music library and says I have a damaged Music Library file (itl). If I allow ITunes to import my music files then it works fine (all playlists and ratings intact) even if I exit & re-enter the Itunes Application. However, as soon as I reboot the system I get the same damaged file dialog box. Also, I've tried waiting after I have booted the system for a long time to make sure it isn't conflicting with startup processes.
I have a lot of songs and it takes ITunes a long time to import each time, and it is really frustrating. A temporary work-around is that I make a backup copy of the "itl" and "xml" files each time after I exit Itunes when I have made changes. Then after a reboot when I start Itunes, I stop it from importing the library, finding artwork, gapless scan, etc... I copy the previously saved "itl" & "xml" files into the ITunes folder and the ITunes program will then start up correctly with all my music files, ratings & playlists.
_*A. COMMENTS*_
1. Since the "itl" file I copy into itunes folder (as per my work-around)is an exact copy of the "itl" file that was originally in the ITunes folder after a reboot, I don't think the ITunes file is actually damaged, since ITunes will boot from this file after Itunes is started a 2nd time. This also shows me that it is not a path issue.
_*B. SETUP*_
1. Dell 3.4Ghz Pentium 4
2. MS Windows XP Home Edition (service pack 3)
3. Recently upgraded to ITunes 9.0.3.15 (did not resolve problem)
4. McAfee Security Center virus/firewall software
5. Ad-Aware spyware checker(resident)
6. Spy-bot Search and Destroy spyware checker(resident)
5. My Music files are located in C:\Documents and Settings\My Name\My Documents\My Music\ (itunes folder is also in same folder)
6. My Itunes Library .itl file is 2,842 KB
7. My Itunes Music Library .xml file is 16,580 KB
_*C. WHAT I HAVE TRIED SO FAR*_
1. I have re-installed ITunes
2. I ran scan disk (fixed errors & checked physical disk). It did say it repaired something with an "XML" extension, but I didn't write it down because I thought it fixed the issue, but I don't think it was the itunes xml file
3. I cleaned a bunch of junk files (internet cache, etc) and defragged
4. I completely un-installed ITunes and ran a registry cleaner to remove all references to Itunes, Then I installed ITunes. ITunes imported my library and lost all my ratings & playlists however it found all of my artwork (not just automatically created from internet) I re-used an old .itl file for ratings/playlists. However I did try with the newly imported "itl" file and the same problem was persistent
5. I tried restoring my computer to month ago when everything was working correctly
6. I tried for hours looking through multiple forums and the ones that I found that have the same problem (only after reboots) were never resolved. Most of the others just tell people how to get their library back
7. I tried to call Apple Itunes tech support on the phone and was told that Apple does not provide Itunes phone support for PC's. I did pay good money for 30Gb & 16Gb Iphones, so I am giving Apple Money. I would own a Mac however my profession uses software not supported by Apple.
_*D. QUESTIONS*_
1. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening? I'm going to try to figure out how to start in some sort of safe mode and log the processes to see if there are any conflicts, but I'm running out of options.
2. I did copy rather large 1200x12000 artwork from the internet into some of the CD's because I was printing them, however I later removed the artwork and replaced it with 300x300. I noticed the Album artwork Cache & Download folders seems rather large and convoluted. I was thinking about possibly deleting all artwork from my library and deleting these folders to see if there is something in there.
Please Help, I've spent far too many hours trying to resolve this issue. I just don't understand that after uninstalling, and cleaning registry that re-installing didn't fix this issue.Followup:
The link you posted wasn't really any help, but I believe I have finally resolved the issue (after 2 consecutive reboots without problems -- knocks on wood). I wish I could single out exactly what resolved the issue, but I went crazy and did a lot of things last night/this morning (and didn't have the patience to reboot after each single change).
Here's a list of a few things I remember doing
1. Installed updated hardware drivers using Uniblue driver update software (a couple were bundles that affected quite a few things). I booted up this morning only to get a repeated "REFMONINITIALIZATIONFAILED" dialog with the blue screen of death. I wasn't worried as I did a complete backup of all my personal files last night, anticipating a full rebuild today. So the next time I rebooted I used the "last known good configuration".
2. I don't have any indexing programs (that I'm aware of), but I clicked the library file, xml files and all other files in the itunes library root directory and unchecked the "For fast searching, allow Indexing Service to index this file" box after right clicking and selecting "properties" and then "advanced"
3. I rolled back ALL Uniblue SpeedUPMYPC2009 system tweaks (except internet) that were automatically done when I ran the program on 1/10/10.
I have a strong inclination that one (or more) of the Uniblue system tweaks did something that prevented my library file from being accessed the first time after after a boot that I started ITunes. I apparently hadn't accessed ITunes for a couple weeks after I ran the Uniblue program, so it didn't register that it could have caused the issue. At some point in the future I'll try to pin down which tweak caused the problem, but for now I've wasted far too much dealing with this and don't care if my computer runs a few milliseconds slower.
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