I open up iTunes and my library is completely empty!

It looks as if it just reset itself to how it was when I first installed it, everything gone! What do I do???

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 youshouldn'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!
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Just opened iTunes, and my library is gone! I have some questions..

I just got home and opened iTunes, and my library was empty. I had alot of music and playlists and stuff, everythings gone.
I connected my iPod to the computer and erased everything off my iPod, then added all the music back to my library from various folders on my computer (what a headache).. It was really annoying and took alot of time.
Why did this happen? I've never had any problems before. How can I prevent it from happening again? And if it does happen again, is there anyway I can get my playlists and ratings back? I know I can copy my entire library from my iPods hard drive, but I don't want to do that because I already have the music on my computer and it would just waste space.
Thanks!

You'll be able to download previous iTunes Store purchases in iTunes.
Check out this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

I can open iTunes and play library contents but cant see any names or information in the library or any kind of wording at all

I can open iTunes and play library contents but cant see any names or information in the library or any kind of wording at all, please help.

Your synced music (and audiobooks) will go into the iPad's Music app, and films and tv shows into the Videos app - on an iPad the iTunes app is just the store

Just bought a dell pc with windows 8. on my old pc (vista) i would right click a movie (in itunes format) and say open with itunes and it would play. Now it won't open in itunes and it just CRASHES. HELP PLEASE. is there a glitch with win 8???

okay not sure how this works so here i go again.
Okay i bought a dell pc with windows 8 (big mistake) i downloaded itunes and from my external hard drive, right clicked a movie file (in ipad format, because this worked in vista on my old laptop) and it will not go into itunes. And itunes keeps crashing. Is there a glitch with win 8 and itunes ? I never had this prob with vista. I would right click a file and say open with itunes and poof it goes in the library. Please help before i throw this thing out the window! OH newest itunes is what i have installed.

Take a look at this MBP, a refurbished unit. Don't let the late 2011 release date put you off. For about $500 less than an equivalent 'new' one with similar specifications you get a quad core CPU and excellent graphics. As Steve359 mentioned, this can be upgraded if the need arises and has the same warranty as a 'new' one
I would not be surprised that these may actually be 'new' MBPs due to the length of time that they have been replaced by the current generation. I purchased a 17" model about 5 weeks ago, and a serial number check suggests that it is 9 weeks old.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/G0NM5LL/A
Ciao.

I have iTunes on my iPad. I have a new iPod nano. How do I connect iPod to iPad to download iTunes and music library?

I have iTunes on my iPad. I have a new iPod nano. How do I connect iPod to iPad to download iTunes and music library?

Hi Divine Inspiration,
You wouldn't connect the iPod to the iPad for data transfers. Music is stored and shared either through a computer or iCloud.
This article gives an overview of moving music and data off the iPad.
iTunes: Transferring media from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1209
and this article explains syncing to the iPod.
iTunes: Syncing media content to iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1351
Thank you for thinking of Apple Support Communities for your support needs.
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Every time I open my iTunes and go to Store it stops working... HELP!

Hello, every time I open my iTunes and try to go to Store, it stops working.
It had happened even when I am just listening music, not in the store.
I have Windows 7.
Anybody?? Thanks a lot!

Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for your reply. I've tried this and it doesn't work.
Any other suggestions??
Thanks!

HT1660 cannot acces my iTunes from my pc. I have deleted it and reinstalled it with the same result, no access. XP is the os. What is the solution to this problem of not able to access my iTunes and music library?

I have deleted and re-installed it, but to no avail. I cannot access my ITunes from my PC. What must I do to get access to iTunes and my library of music?

In the course of your troubleshooting to date, have you worked through the following document?
iTunes for Windows XP: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues

I restored my pc and nowit won't open itunes, when i try to, it reads " this version of itunes has not been correctly localized for this language. please run the english version." how do i fix this so i can open my itunes and back up my iphone?

I restored my pc and now it won't open itunes, when i try to, it reads " this version of itunes has not been correctly localized for this language. please run the english version." how do i fix this so i can open my itunes and back up my iphone?

Hey KEBENNETT,
It sounds like you've restored Windows on your PC and iTunes is no longer opening and running normally.
I'd recommend using the instructions found at step 4 and 5 in this article to repair or remove/reinstall your iTunes installation:
Issues installing iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
All the best,
Jeremy

TS1584 I had my iTunes libray on my old PC, just transferred to my new PC, downloaded iTunes, and my library is there, but can't play songs, says can't locate original files?

I had my iTunes library on my old Dell Inspiron, transferred all info to my new HP Pavilion PC, downloaded iTunes and my library is there, but when I try to play songs, it says can't play because can't locate the original files...how can I activate the songs to play? The iTunes library is also in my Windows media file, and the songs will play in there, but I set iTunes as my default music manager and want the songs activated in my iTunes library so I can play them and sync my iPod. Help? Thanks.

This happens if the file is no longer where iTunes expects to find it. Possible causes are that you or some third party tool has moved, renamed or deleted the file, or that the drive it lives on has had a change of drive letter. It is also possible that iTunes has changed from expecting the files to be in the pre-iTunes 9 layout to post-iTunes 9 layout,or vice-versa, and so is looking in slightly the wrong place.
Select a track with an exclamation mark, use Ctrl-I to get info, then cancel when asked to try to locate the track. Look on the summary tab for the location that iTunes thinks the file should be. Now take a look around your hard drive(s). Hopefully you can locate the track in question. If a section of your library has simply been moved, or a drive letter has changed, it should be possible to reverse the actions.
Alternatively, as long as you can find a location holding the missing files, then you should be able to use my FindTracks script to reconnect them to iTunes .
See also Getting iTunes & Windows Media Player to play nicely
tt2

HT203175 I had to reinstall Itunes and my library and ipods did not reinstall how do i get these back?

I had to reinstall Itunes and my library and ipods did not reinstall how do i get these back?

Hello DHolland1
You can do one of two things, first is to locate the songs on your computer by looking in the iTunes Folder. Once found then drag and drop them on top of iTunes to import them in. The second option is to revert back to a previous version of your iTunes library to get the data back before you installed. The articles below will assist with those steps.
Where are my iTunes files located?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1391
No content shows up in iTunes after updating
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1967
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-Norm G.

HT1589 i just launched itunes and my library is gone, how do i restore my library?

i just launched itunes and my library is gone, how do i restore my library?

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!
tt2

Phone won't open in Itunes and I can't update my software in Iphone. There is no software setting in settings

Phone won't open in Itunes and I can't update my software in Iphone. There is no software setting in settings

If you are saying that your phone is not appearing in iTunes see either http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538 (windows) or http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591 (mac) for troubleshooting steps.
If that isn't what you mean, please explain further.

HT5624 I've opened up iTunes and went to buy a song, but then it came up with a box saying "this is the first time you are purchasing an item on this computer" even though my computer is authorised. What do i do?

I've opened up iTunes and went to buy a song, but then it came up with a box saying "this is the first time you are purchasing an item on this computer" even though my computer is authorised. Then when i put in my password it takes me to the security questions and i dont know what the answers are. What do i do?

A computer can be authorized to play content purchased using a particular Apple ID (the iTunes Store account). However, being authoized to play content is not directly related to being able to buy content using that Apple ID.
For example, a parent may purchase content for a child and authorize the child's computer to play that content, but that does not mean the child is able to purchase content using that Apple ID.
If this is your Apple ID, you should know the answers to the security questions. If you do not, you'll need to contact Apple iTunes Store customer support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/

Moving iTunes and music library from one computer to another

I need to move my iTunes and music library with purchased music, playlists, ratings, and legally downloaded music to another computer. How do I do that?

Try posting in the iTunes for Windows area. You'll be more likely to get a quick and accurate answer there than you will here in the iTunes for Macintosh forum. Good luck.

Transfering iTunes and music library to another computer

Hello,
I just got a new computer and I want to transfer my iTunes and music library to it. I would normally just transfer the files to the new computer, install iTunes, and rebuild my library, but there are two things: 1) I don't want to lose my playlists and 2) I have purchased music from the iTunes Music Store and I'm not sure it will play if I do it like that.
I have a feeling it has to do with deauthorizing the old computer.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.

Welcome, Fred, to the Apple Discussions!
Here's a post on transferring your Music Library from one computer to another:
Hudgie, "Migrating iTunes for Windows to a new PC", 04:11pm Jun 9, 2005 CDT
You will definitely have to authorize your new computer. And if you won't be using the old one to play purchased songs any more, you should de-authorize it. Have a look at:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93014

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