How do I do a clean reinstall of iTunes?

I had been converting my cassette library to MP3 files and using iTunes (10.1.2) to burn CD's therefrom. I was using separate iTune libraries saved on an external disk when a 'my bad' moment caused the loss of the libraries. No harm, as I had already burned CDs of the now gone-forever libraries, but now iTunes references a bunch of missing/empty libraries and other intertwined iTunes files.
How can I strip iTunes and related files completely and get it back to a 'brand new, never been used' state? I have downloaded the iTunes 10.1.2 .dmg from Apple's download site.
Thanks---

Thanks for the suggestions--I knew about using the Option key, however what I finally found were three nested folders, each named 'Previous iTunes Libraries' that held grayed-out .MP3 audio files (my lost files) that were not accessible. I trashed these folders.
I have subsequently created several new iTune libraries and can open them via the Option key. However, if I just open iTunes, it always opens up with the previously opened library instead of opening empty. I guess that's just the way it works.

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My problem is that today when trying to clean up my iTunes library I accidentally erased all music from my Mac (oops).
So now I have +60GB of mp3s on my 5G iPod and am very scared of losing it all.
How do I do a clean reinstall of iTunes, then re-connect my iPod all my music will copy into iTunes?
Thank you in advance for your help!

A 'clean' install will not help you.
What ever you do - do not plug in your iPod or iTunes will update and erase the iPod.
Plug in your iPod and hold down the 'Option' +  Keys at the same time until the iPod appears in the Devices section of iTunes. This will prevent iTunes from updating the iPod.
You can also use the following to recover your tunes from the iPod. Senuti - http://www.fadingred.org/senuti/ or Podworks at - http://www.scifihifi.com/podworks/
MJ

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how do I do a clean install of iTunes ?
One of the guys at apple support suggested I do this after I upgraded itunes - now it shuts itself down after 2 seconds !!!
When is apple going to fix this ?

Is there something Apple needs to fix? While you and a handful of other people are having problems there are millions of others who do not come here and post simply because they are not having problems. Given the complexity of computers there is likely some small file that is not being installed properly or there is something else you have installed that is conflicting with other software, or your computer file management is having problems and something is not where it should be.
First, I would check if it is really a problem with the application. You do not provide details on what is happening so it is hard to help. Try starting itunes in Safe Mode:
iTunes Safe Mode - http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20090915214613484
iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3430 - hold down the Option and Command keys (on Mac OS X) or holding down the Shift and Control keys (on Windows) while opening iTunes
If that doesn't help (short-term), restart normally but hold down the option key and make a new, blank library. If itunes starts that way then you have a corrupt library file and it will need to be rebuilt (more information later if that is indeed the issue).
If you're determined to reinstall itunes, I don't know if this works with Lion since I believe they really tied itunes into the operating system rather than leaving it as an independent application, but try dragging the iTunes application in your Application folder to the trash, then empty the trash. Back up your computer before installing any new software. If the update does something you don't like this is the only way to revert.
Verify your hard drive with Disk Utility's First Aid. If it reports problems then that has to be dealt with before you do anything else.
Use Disk Utility to repair permissions.
Download the update from Apple. Some of us don't use Software Update to actually update, just so we know the installer file is safe and sound on our computers for use.
Install the update.
Repair permissions again.
Restart your computer.
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Will this work?
Hold down command + R in restart
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If possible backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive.
Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
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After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
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Quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall Lion: Select Reinstall Lion and click on the Install button.
Note: You can also re-download the Lion installer by opening the App Store application. Hold down the OPTION key and click on the Purchases icon in the toolbar. You should now see an active Install button to the right of your Lion purchase entry. There are situations in which this will not work. For example, if you are already booted into the Lion you originally purchased with your Apple ID or if an instance of the Lion installer is located anywhere on your computer.
You will need to have an active internet connection. Ethernet is preferable and faster, but wireless will also work.
You three iLife apps should be pre-registered at the App Store where you can re-download them.

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One specialist thought the problem was with hardware, namely the speakers, and pointed out that water had somehow gotten into the phone via the main jack (a white dot turns red when exposed to water, so they tell me.) OK, but why would the hardware be so selective and consistent: to fail for only Siri and only when she's working through Maps? Otherwise the sound is fine.
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I strongly urge Apple to please reconsider its decision on the availability of iOS 6. Here, in my case,
I'm not trying to reverse an upgrade,
Until the issues between the apps and iOS 7 are ironed-out, I still need iOS 6 to run some very important apps
I am now using Maps a lot and I need to be able to hear voice commands.
So here are my questions:
1Can I install iOS 6.0 from an iOS 6.0 install file using iTunes?
I I install iOS 6.0, will Apple offer me the OTA update to 6.1.3? (I understand that there were some security issues with 6.0). If not, how can I obtain the update?
3. Where can I find step-by-step instructions for all this?
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lchoisf wrote:
I strongly urge Apple to please reconsider its decision on the availability of iOS 6. Here, in my case,
I'm not trying to reverse an upgrade,
Until the issues between the apps and iOS 7 are ironed-out, I still need iOS 6 to run some very important apps
I am now using Maps a lot and I need to be able to hear voice commands.
You're not talking to Apple.
So here are my questions:
1Can I install iOS 6.0 from an iOS 6.0 install file using iTunes?
I I install iOS 6.0, will Apple offer me the OTA update to 6.1.3? (I understand that there were some security issues with 6.0). If not, how can I obtain the update?
3. Where can I find step-by-step instructions for all this?
1. No.
2. You can't do that.
3. No where legitimate. Any instructions you could find to do this would involve an unauthorized modification to the phone, which forfeits all rights to support.

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"can I reinstall it and redownload the music and movies I've purchased?"
You can't download purchases from the iTunes Store over again. Back your stuff up first if you intend deleting anything from your computer so you can add it back again afterwards: How to back up your media in iTunes

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I know it's been asked before (sorry) but I would value everyone's opinion and answering a couple of questions
to avoid messing up.
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Sounds like a lot of work and complication for little or no benefit.
Concerning the Apps.... there is no need to manually go through the list and add specific apps, just tell iTunes what you want to sync to the device and what not to sync. All of this is handled IN iTunes, no reason to try and deal with it elsewhere.
As for the music, if there is content you no longer want, delete it.
Is the music folder currently unorganized?
I just see no reason, based on your posting, to undertake this enormous task.

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I know with Windows that they suggest reformatting and reinstalling at the drop of a hat but that isn't true with OS X.
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Install or Reinstall Lion from Scratch
If possible backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive.
Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
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Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Erase button and wait until the process has completed.
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