Downgrade from itunes 8?

Is it possible to revert to itunes 7 after having updated? i‘ve tried simply dowloading 7.7.1 from the net but it will not allow it given that i have already installed a newer version. does anyone know how to go about doing this?
thanks

nevermind! i found what i was looking for and do not need a different version...

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Is this an Apple approved procedure?
I thought that once an upgrade was in it was impossible to remove it entirely due to all the little DRM things (and who know what else?)
A lot of people (especially the ones that just listen to music) think iTunes just keeps getting worse and worse.

I just downgraded from iTunes 11 back to itunes 10.7.5. My iTunes is now working from one of the Previous Music Librabies. How can I make that previous library my current library? Also, I can't empty iTunes 11 frome the trash. Why not?

I just downgraded from iTunes 11 back to itunes 10.7.5. My iTunes is now working from one of the Previous Music Librabies. How can I make that previous library my current library? Also, I can't empty iTunes 11 frome the trash. It tells me iTunes 11 is still open. What's going on?
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Without providing details on exactly what you did it is hard to provide an answer. It's like me saying, "This chocolate cake I made tastes wrong," but not providing the recipe for review. Maybe it was the garlic in that particular recipe.
If iTunes is successfully using a previous library which you rename to iTunes Library.itl then that is now the current library.
Have you restarted your computer and then tried emptying the trash?

Is it possible to downgrade from iTunes 11 back to 10.7

Hi
- Really not linking iTunes 11 , is it possible to downgrade, any answer would be extremly helpful!
Thanks
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=Downgrading from iTunes 11 to iTunes 10.7=
Try activating the sidebar, menu bar, and status bar and see if this is close enough to the previous version to make you content. It is easier than downgrading and eventually you will be forced to run a newer iTunes unless you have an endless supply of the model computer you currently own.
You may be able to go back with Time Machine but this may involve restoring other items too (https://discussions.apple.com/message/20441404). Alternatively:
Back up your computer first, in case the unexpected happens.
Here's a step-by-step method and you may find it easier to follow than alternative methods I have posted below.
Downgrade iTunes 11 to iTunes 10.7 - http://www.emacconsulting.com/apple/itunes/downgrade-itunes-11-to-itunes-10-7/
If the above does not work, or you want to do it without Pacifist, or you want to know what is actually going on when downgrading, or you encounter error messages, here's more details:
Quit iTunes.
Get iTunes 10.7 from http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1576 or the direct download link at: http://appldnld.apple.com/iTunes10/041-7195.20120912.d3uzQ/iTunes10.7.dmg
Do a few preparatory steps by making sure all iTunes components are not running and cleaning old files.   See https://discussions.apple.com/message/20475394. Do steps 3 and 4. Steps 6-8 may be also useful but I don't know if they are essential. Some of the other steps are not necessary, duplicate steps listed later in my post or are perhaps even unhelpful in the process.
Replace the iTunes 11 application with iTunes 10.7. Simply dragging the application to the trash may not work. Lion (OSX 10.7) and newer systems have iTunes integrated into the operating system and deleting is a bit more involved. Two ways to do this are:
1. (Easier) Use the shareware Pacifist utility (http://www.charlessoft.com/) to install iTunes 10.7 including all associated system files. Details at http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=16400819&postcount=6
2. (More work) Check this reference on how to delete the iTunes application itself:
    Delete iTunes in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion - http://osxdaily.com/2011/09/13/delete-itunes-in-mac-os-x-10-7-lion/
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AirTrafficHost.framework
CoreFP.framework
DeviceLink.framework
iTunesAccess.framework
MobileDevice.framework
After doing one of the two procedures above you will have to rescue the most recent old iTunes library from your iTunes > Previous Libraries folder. Rename it "iTunes Library.itl" and replace the existing one in the iTunes folder. A newer version of iTunes irreversibly updates your library file so you have to replace it with the old one or you will get an error message. Note, this will revert your library to the version at the time of the upgrade and you will have to update any changes made since. See:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/20401436 - turingtest2 11/2012 post on rebuilding empty/corrupt library from previous iTunes library file after upgrade/crash.
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
- If you encounter error -42408:
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297 > Specific Conditions and Alert Messages: (Mac OS X / Windows) - including specific error codes.
Alternatively, check https://discussions.apple.com/message/20441424 which requires you have a Time Machine backup (though possibly if you remove the newer version of these files old ones may be installed with the iTunes 10.7 installer - untested). A variant of this is at: https://discussions.apple.com/message/20448184
- Persistent "Show in iTunes Store" arrows after downgrade - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4567064
Send feedback to Apple telling them why your downgraded: http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

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The info below corrects the mistake of upgrading to iTunes 10.5 Beta 2 before installing iOS 5.0 Beta 2 on your iDevice.
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Anyone know how to do this?
Problem is, I've made many changes to the iTunes Library since upgrading from iTunes 7 to 8, and i don't wish to lose those changes.

I managed to save my playlist changes by following some of the advice in this thread meant for Windows: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1723649&tstart=0
Basically, I saved my *iTunes Music Library.xml* file and imported it after installing iTunes 7.7.1
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1. Backed up my entire startup disk, just in case.
2. Quit iTunes 8, then quit iTunes Helper via the Activity Monitor.
3. Uninstalled iTunes 8.0.2
4. Temporarily removed any InputManagers I have, just in case. None of them are intended for iTunes or should affect it in any way – cool it Voodoo.
5. Moved ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Music Library.xml to my desktop.
6. Deleted ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.iTunes.plist (I can't remember whether I got rid of the com.apple.iTunes.eq.plist and com.apple.iTunesHelper.plist)
7. Deleted all files in the ~/Music/iTunes folder except the iTunes Music folder. This saved me a Gig's worth of album art too - iTunes 8 is a monster when it comes to storing its album art library.
8. Deleted Library/Receipts/AppleMobileDeviceSupport.pkg, iTunesX.pkg and any other iTunes-related receipts I could find.
9. Restarted my Mac in Safe Mode (hold down Shift key when hearing startup chime, let go once the spinning thingy appears).
10. Installed iTunes 7.7.1
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12. Let it do its thing – this took quite a while.
13. Quit iTunes, restarted my Mac in Safe Mode again (call me paranoid)
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My playlists, star ratings, play count etc. were left intact.
A serious downside for me was that I lost my MP3s' EQ settings. My library still had all my custom EQ settings, but none were assigned to any of my music. This is taking me a week or two to redo.
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I marked this thread as unanswered, since my downgrade wasn't 100% successful. Maybe someone else has better advice for those who'd like to revert to iTunes sanity

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Since upgrading from iTunes 10.5.2 to v.10.5.3 I have had problems with a stuttering or halting of sound, as if I were streaming music with a slow internet connection. How can I downgrade to the previous version?

Very difficult. I don't know about the version change you did but often versions may irreversibly upgrade the library file. You would have to start from scratch unless you happen to have saved a previous copy of the file.
Another problem is getting hold of an older version. Unless you saved a copy of 10.5.2 you will likely find it no longer exists on Apple's web site.
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I've checked the discussions and have not found the answer to: how do i un-install iTunes 7.4.2 and revert to my older iTunes version?
PLEASE HELP.

Is there a reason you cannot apply the Combo updater to 10.4.10?
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READ THIS
You are not allowed to post links from other sites such as apple as i think and DOWNGRADING IS UNSUPPORTED FROM APPLE SO STOP TRYING TO DOWNGRADE AND JUST WAIT FOR 6.0.1 OR SOMETHING
Same thing illaass said
All we can say is that downgrading is not supported by Apple.

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Heres the deal...I upgraded iTunes on my sisters iBook G4. She had version 4.8 and I upgraded to 6.0.4 I bought some songs and 2 videos. I then do as I usually do when I by music on her computer...I use my jump drive to transfer the music from her ibook to my imac G5.
Everything ran smoothly until I tried to play the songs. I'm still running itunes 4.7 (I want to keep that version).
I got a message saying that authorization of my computer was needed, I guess because I purchased the songs on version 6.0.4. from my sister's ibook. I did that and then it says later version of iTunes required, 6.0 or later to play purchased music. The music is already purchased.
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Thanks in Advance!!!

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Regards.

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Very difficult. I don't know about the version change you did but often versions may irreversibly upgrade the library file. You would have to start from scratch unless you happen to have saved a previous copy of the file.
Another problem is getting hold of an older version. Unless you saved a copy of 10.5.2 you will likely find it no longer exists on Apple's web site.
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Can someone tell me how to downgrade itunes on my MAC?
I can't stand this 7.4. It doesn't work with my iPod G4.
I feel like a prisoner with this itunes. Somebody please help. Itune humans won't help me.
I'm not computer literate - but I'm not stupid either. Could someone give me instructions step by step? PPPLLLEEAASSSEEE.....thanks.
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