I just reinstalled iTunes and can't get it to open; error mesage says it can't find the files so without a program it won't even sync my phone.

I'm getting this error message "the iTunes library itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.  When I've tried to redownload it, nothing happens.

Try the following:
- A reset and then connect to your computer and try to restore.
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- See if placing the iPod in Recovery Mode will allow a restore.
- The see if DFU mode will allow a restore.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If you can't turn the iPod full off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for at least a hour try the above again
- If still not successful time for an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.

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