Help fix my iTunes Library PUH-LEEZE!!

Question

Hello all. I'm not sure where to post this, so I did so here. A while back I was messin' with what I think was the itunes library. I was trying to have my entire library accessible through all accounts on this computer, and through the other macs in the house. I had changed some settings through some helpful links in the forums. Here lies the problem: I don't remember where I found the links nor do I remember what changes I made. The problem is that itunes is not syncing properly with the other iLife Apps. Like iPhoto won't see certain playlists. A big problem is with Front Row....It doesn't pick up any of my itunes videos, and only see about 5 or like 10 playlists. Is there a simple fix for this? Please don't tell me I need to uninstall the whole iLife suite an reinstall it to fix it. Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Heya Ice,
Reinstalling iLife is actually only a 10 minute process. But in this case I don't think it should be necessary.
Heya Ice,
Make sure that your iTunes folder is NOT in the /users/shared folder
It should be in the ~/music folder or on an external drive if you want.
- Click on the iTunes folder
- Go to File > Get info
- Go down to the bottom of the info window and check ownership and permissions
-- Make sure that you name is the owner and that you have read and write permission
- Unlock the little pad lock
- Click on the button under details that says "Apply to Enclosed Items"
- Close these windows
Remove the following files to the trash (do not empty until you test for function):
~/library/caches
~/library/preferences/com.apple.itunes.plist
~/library/preferences/com.apple.frontrow.plist
- Repair your permissions - > http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=DiskUtility/10.5/en/duh17.html
- Restart your computer again
- Open iTunes and make sure you music works
- Close itunes
- Open Front row and test
- Still doesn't work?
- Create a new itunes library by dragging the old one to the desktop
- Test with the new library - does it work?
- If yes then re-import your music from the folder on the desktop to the new library
Hope that helps!