Downloading older version but Itunes libreay is not compatable because it was created by a newer version of itunes.

I have tried to download an older version but it will not run because the Itunes Library File was created by a newer version of iTunes. I have uninstalled the newer version but still can't run the older version. Caln anyone help me with this?

Stop trying to use an old version of iTunes.
Install the latest version from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download

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