Error message The file "iTunes Library" cannot be read
I just got a new iMac and at the store they migrated what was on my Mac Book onto the iMac. Some updates came up last night and the iTunes one timed out before it could update. I hadn't used iTunes yet or connected the external hard drive where all the music files are, so iTunes is still just full of 'empty' files. The error message I get is:
The file "iTunes Library" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.
Any suggestions? Thanks
iMac Mac OS X (10.0.x)
Look in your Previous iTunes libraries folder to see if there is a backup library you can use - the file name will include the date it was saved, however it may be very out of date. To use a backup linrary, save your exitsting itunes library.itl somewhere then copy the backup library into your iTunes folder and rename it iTunes Library.itl.
If not, with iTunes closed, drag you iTunes library.itl out of the iTunes folder to your desktop. When you next start iTunes it will create an empty library. Add your iTunes Music folder with File>>Add Folder to Library.
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Any clues? Advice? i'm at a loss (but then I'm of limted use at this stuff anyway)
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The file "iTunes Library" cannot be read because it was created by a newer.
Hi experts,
I wonder if someone out there can help me? I had a bit of a problem with my new iMAC and it had to go for a quick fix. Nothing was lost during the fix, no music, no photos, no programs, but when I now open iTunes I get the message
+The file "iTunes Library" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.+
Can anyone help me fix it so that I can open iTunes please?
Thanks
MartinClick on the item in the Finder's sidebar named Music, rename the iTunes folder inside when iTunes isn't running, launch iTunes, and drag it into the open iTunes window. This won't preserve playlists or other metadata.
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•Apple - Support - iTunes - install & update:
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/install/
•Troubleshooting iTunes installation on Mac OS X:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2311
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When i try to open itunes, a message pops up saying "The file “iTunes Library” cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Would you like to download iTunes now?." I have tried downloading the newest version of itunes but it still won't open. What should i do?
Update your copy of itunes to the current version.
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I guess I must have had a newer version ofiTunes on my defunt eMac....
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