I just somehow deleted ALL my playlists in iTunes.

I had hundreds and hundreds. Please tell me there's a way to get them back!

Just restore your backup copy of the library file... Ah OK, guess it's not that simple.
Hopefully it's not been too long since you last upgraded iTunes, in fact if you get an empty/incomplete library immediately after upgrading then with the following steps you shouldn't lose a thing or need to do any further housekeeping. In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these and copy it into the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library as iTunes Library (Corrupt) and then rename the restored file as iTunes Library. Start iTunes. Should all be good, bar any recent additions to or deletions from your library.
See MusicFolder Files Not Added and Super Remove Dead Tracks for tools to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
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I've somehow deleted all Calendar content (historical and future). I wish to restore from TimeMachine. How do I find and restore the last iCal file?

If you synchronize any of your calendars with a server such as iCloud, disable that synchronization. Quit Calendar.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
~/Library/Calendars
Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
          Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
from the contextual menu.* A Finder window should open with a folder selected. Enter Time Machine and restore that folder from the snapshot you want.
Relaunch Calendar and test. Your calendars should be as they were when the snapshot was taken. If you don't sync with a server, stop here.
If you do sync some of the calendars with a server, select each one in turn and then select
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from the menu bar. You'll get ICS files with the filename extension ".ics".
Re-enable sync. Usually, all the calendars you just restored will be deleted. That's not a problem.
Create a new calendar on the server for each one you exported and want to sync:
          File ▹ New Calendar
Then import the calendar from the corresponding ICS file by double-clicking it. Follow the prompts to import the new events to the calendar you just created.
For calendars that you don't want to sync, just import them again. They'll appear in the calendar list under On My Mac.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
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A update to iTunes deleted all my playlists. How do i get them back

A update to iTunes deleted all my playlists. How do i get them back? I have a windows 7 operating system.

No, they aren't sold anymore. If you have a backup you could restore them from it.

I deleted all my playlist by mistake from itunes. tried copying the to on the go on ipod and thought it would copy it on to my itune but it didn't. does any one know how i can do this without redoing all my playlists. thanks

I deleted all my playlist by mistake from itunes. tried copying them to on the go on ipod and thought it would copy it on to my itune but it didn't. does any one know how i can do this without redoing all my playlists. thanks

Are the playlists still on the iPod? If so I can probably cook up a script to read them back into iTunes, or you can check the features of the various tools listed at the end of this user tip to see if you can find one that you want to use.
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I have an ipod nano and use one click digital to download books from my library. My nano says I have 2449 songs which is 65 books. I have deleted all my playlists after I listen to the audiobook.

I have an ipod nano and use one click digital to download books from my library. My nano says I have 2449 songs which is about 65 books. I have deleted all my playlists after I listen to the audiobook. Now I get a message saying I don't have enough room on my nano to transfer new books to it. My nano is 16 GB and my operating system is Windows 7.

iTunes and Apple's devices work as an ecosystem. iTunes is designed to sync with Apple's products, not anyone else's. You'll need your songs in a format compatable with the Samsung phone and to use the software transfer program supplied/recommended. It is essentially not an Apple/iTunes problem. You may have better luck finding the information you need on Samsung's forums.
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I deleted all my playlists provided. However, they are still on my Ipod Touch. Now, when I sync my Ipod with Itunes then the lists are copied back into Itunes?

I deleted all my playlists provided. However, they are still on my Ipod Touch. Now, when I sync my Ipod with Itunes then the lists are copied back into Itunes?

A playlist takes up almost no room. A few kB at most.
It is simply a list of songs in the library
Do you want the playlists or not?
Now, when I sync my Ipod with Itunes then the lists are copied backinto iTunes?
Do you want them copied back into iTunes?

My iPod just randomly deleted all my music, but I no longer have the computer where I synced it to. Can I still get my purchased tracks if I download iTunes on another computer?

My iPod just randomly deleted all my music, but I no longer have the computer where I synced it to. Can I still get my purchased tracks if I download iTunes on another computer?

If for some reason you failed to maintain a backup copy of your computer ( not good), then you can redownlaod some itunes content in some countries:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

I accidentally deleted all my music from iTunes I was able to recover the music. How can I restore playlists?

I accidentally deleted all my music from iTunes I was able to recover the music. How can I restore playlists?

If these playlists are still on your iPod, check out this older thread on how to export playlists from your iPod via iTunes.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=12256388
Otherwise, I'm afraid you are of luck and will need to rebuild them.
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tunes updated and it deleted all my playlist and half my music along with it. Now if I want to sync my phone it tells me in order to sync it has to delete more stuff off my phone. I would like to get my music and playlists back, how do I do that?

Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash
Hopefully it's not been too long since you last upgraded iTunes, in fact if you get an empty/incomplete library immediately after upgrading then with the following steps you shouldn't lose a thing or need to do any further housekeeping. In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these and copy it into the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library.itl as iTunes Library (Corrupt).itl and then rename the restored file as iTunes Library.itl. Start iTunes. Should all be good, bar any recent additions to or deletions from your library.
See iTunes Folder Watch for a tool to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
When you get it all working make a backup!
Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library, or a backup of it, then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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How to delete all duplicate songs in Itunes in one step?

How to delete all duplicate songs in Itunes in one step?

Apple's official advice on duplicates is here: Find and remove duplicate items in your iTunes library. It is a manual process and the article fails to explain some of the potential pitfalls such as lost ratings and playlist membership, or that sometimes the same file can be represented by multiple entries in the library and that deleting one and recycling the file will break the other.
Use Shift > View > Show Exact Duplicate Items to display duplicates as this is normally a more useful selection. You need to manually select all but one of each group to remove. Sorting the list by Date Added may make it easier to select the appropriate tracks, however this works best when performed immediately after the dupes have been created. If you have multiple entries in iTunes connected to the same file on the hard drive then don't send to the recycle bin.
Use my DeDuper script if you're not sure, don't want to do it by hand, or want to preserve ratings, play counts and playlist membership. See this thread for background, this post for detailed instructions, and please take note of the warning to backup your library before deduping.
(If you don't see the menu bar press ALT to show it temporarily or CTRL+B to keep it displayed.)
The most recent version of the script can tidy dead links as long as there is at least one live duplicate to merge stats and playlist membership to and should cope sensibly when the same file has been added via multiple paths.
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I was cleaning my macbook pro and i deleted all my files including itunes. Then when i turn on my itunes it says the folder"itunes" cannot be found or created, and is required. the default location for this folder is inside the "music" folder. help please

My itunes keep saying The folder “iTunes” cannot be found or created, and is required. The default location for this folder is inside the “Music” folder.iTunes needs a library to continue. You may choose an existing iTunes library or create a new one. please help i presschooseexisting cuase i have one but then it says this The file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the “iTunes” folder in the “Music” folder. please help

I was cleaning my macbook pro and i deleted all my files including itunes
Restore your computer from your backup.

My iPod touch is stuck in restore, if i rebute iTunes will it delete all my stuff on iTunes?

my iPod touch is stuck in restore, if i rebute iTunes will it delete all my stuff on iTunes?

WELL U SHOULD CHECK UR ACCOUNT PURCHASE IT GOAS UP TO TO 2 COMPUTERS AND IF THAT DOESN'T WORK U SHOULD CALL UP APPLE {THEY COULD HELP U } P.S DON'T EVER PULL OUT UR PLUG WHILE UPDATING UR IPOD IT WILL SCREW U IT HAPPENED TO ME RECENTLY

If I lost my IPHONE5, i didnt set up "find my iphone", how can i locate it? if cant, how can i delete all phone data by itunes on my computer?

i didnt set up "find my iphone", how can i locate it? if cant, how can i delete all phone data by itunes on my computer?

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i have my iphone set up with itunes on one computer, but i recently bought my own computer. How do I set up my iphone with the new itunes account?
Do you mean iTunes library?
iTunes account is what you use to make iTunes purcahses.
iTunes library is what is on your computer.
It says my phone can only be set up woth one itunes account. How do I remove the previous account?
No, it tells you it can only be sync'd with one iTunes library.
Simplest way is to copy the entire /Music/iTunes/ folder (thisis the iTunes library) from old computer to new computer.

How to delete all authorized computers in iTunes?

How to delete all authorized computers in iTunes?
I have problems to sync my iphone to my pc and add music and photos.

De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.
For more information on authorization and de-authorization: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.

I deleted all my playlists selected for updating!!!

There is no music on my ipod and I can't figure out how to get the stuff from my library onto my ipod. I deleted all my original playlists thinking I was saving room. I know i'm an idiot. How do I get the music on there!! Help!!!

Open iTunes prefs -> iPod.
Select Automatically update all songs and playlists.

I just somehow deleted ALL my playlists in iTunes.

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