If I uninstall and reinstall my itunes, will my library still be available?

See the further information section in Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for a backup tip.
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Itunes weill no longer open. If I uninstall and re-install itunes will I lose the music from the itunes library?

Hello,
All of your content is stored outside of iTunes in the event that the program needs to be removed or reinstalled. Take a look at the article below for instructions on how to properly remove and reinstall iTunes.
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
Notes:
iTunes Store purchases or songs imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default and are not deleted by removing iTunes. While it is highly unlikely that you will lose any contents of your iTunes Library when following these steps, it is always a good idea to ensure that your iTunes library is backed up. If you're unsure how to backup, see iTunes: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive.
These steps may take a significant amount of time to complete, depending on your system.
Hope that helps,
Griff W.

My bonjour service is disabled, it says to uninstall and reinstall my itunes, won't I loose all my music?

Hi, I want to share music from my ipod touch to my ipod classic but it says my bonjour service is disabled. When I go to help it says to uninstall and reinstall my itunes. Won't I loose all my information and music?

No. Removing and re-installing iTunes has NO affect on the content that is stored in your iTunes library. Use the steps in this article to help you remove and re-install iTunes.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1925
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When plugging in my iPhone to my PC, I get message "The registry settings used by Itunes drivers for importing and burning CD'd and DVD's are missing..." Can I uninstall and reinstall the iTunes app without losing all the tunes I've purchased/loaded?

When plugging in my iPhone to my PC, I get message "The registry settings used by Itunes drivers for importing and burning CD'd and DVD's are missing..." Can I uninstall and reinstall the iTunes app without losing all the tunes I've purchased/loaded

many thanks.
I'd start with the following document, with one modification. At step 12 after typing GEARAspiWDM press the Enter/Return key once prior to clicking OK. (Pressing Return adds a carriage return in the field and is important.)
iTunes for Windows: "Registry settings" warning when opening iTunes

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i signed up with the wrong email so i can't verify and continue, so i tried to uninstall and reinstall again but after open it still ask me to verify the wrong email. what should i do?

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I receive the message: The file "iTunes library.itl"cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. I do not know exactly what this means. I have Windows 7 on my computer and was able access itunes until just recently. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling itunes multiple times and that does not work. Sometimes I can get in when immediately after installing, but then if I close it, i cannot get back in. Now, i can't get in at all.

That message is usually a sign that you tried to roll back to an earlier build of iTunes, but occasionally I've seen it connected to a new upgrade. This technique should fix things.
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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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When I attempt to load a .pdf file, a window pops up reading "There is a problem with Adobe Acrobat/Reader. If it is running, please exit and try again. (4:4)"
I have tried rebooting the computer, uninstalling and reinstalling Firefox, making sure all plug-ins are updated (they are), disabling every other plug in to see if it was interfering (they weren't -- still got same message), and reinstalling adobe reader (and flash, just for good measure).

Did you try to disable hardware acceleration in Firefox?
*Tools > Options > Advanced > General > Browsing: "Use hardware acceleration when available"
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
*https://hacks.mozilla.org/2010/09/hardware-acceleration/
Did you try a new profile without modifications?
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_-_Firefox
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Basic+Troubleshooting

TS1363 My Iphone 5 will not sync with my Itunes. I have updated my drivers, uninstalled and reinstalled my Itunes, done all the necessary steps. Ever since the new software update it will not sync and will not even show my Iphone when i open Itunes.

My Iphone 5 and Itunes no longer sync after I updated my IOS to 7.1 I have done multiple things to troubleshoot. Uninstalled drivers, reinstalled drivers, uninstalled Itunes, reinstalled Itunes, etc.. It will not show my Iphone in Itunes anymore and will not sync.

Hello bsae14,
I would be concerned as well if my iPhone was not recognized by iTunes. Thank you for providing all the information with the steps you took in regards to this issue. I found an article with a few more steps you can take (you can skip the steps you have already taken):
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

HT1222 on the last itunes update it failed and now it will not open. i have tryed to uninstall and reinstall but that will not work. any suggestions?

itunes had a upgrade and it said it failed and i have tryed to uninstall and then reinstall , i havve run a reoair program and nothing seems to work. any ideas

Hi Brett 949,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. This article has steps you can take for the error you're seeing:
iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
Cheers,
- Ari

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When I selected the Itunes store on my win PC today-the program was closed by windows with windows saying there was a problem. I tried a couple of times and then uninstalled the itunes software and reinstalled it with the same results. The program has always worked before but I have not used it recently since the Ipad now receives it's software updates right off the router. I am running Win 7 with IE10. Anyone with the same problem?

My post has been viewed 24 times, and yet have had no answers. I have always like adobe products, however if this is the type of support they offer, I will never purchase another product of theirs. The issue I am having is the same issue many others have had, and yet no answer. Poor customer service!

On start up, my PC gives me an error APSDaemon.exe and my iTunes will not launch...is there a fix and if I remove and reinstall my iTunes, will I still have my content?

May I get some insight, My PC (i know thats part of the problem but help if you can anyway) gives the APSDaemon.exe error wessage and will not allow my iTunes to open...if I delete and reinstall, will I still have my content as it may be an iCloud issue as well??? I'm not sure and appreciate the assistance.

Try the following user tip:
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
Under normal circumstances, an uninstall/reinstall doesn't touch your content. (That being said, it's still always a good idea to maintain a current backup at all times in case of disasters of any sort.)

Uninstall and reinstall of itunes

This should be an easy one. If I uninstall itunes and reinstall it will I lose my songs/playlists/categories/etc from before?

No, it shouldn't....but it's always best on a PC to have backups.
Your playlists and such are stored here
What are the iTunes library files?
You might want to back them up to a thumb drive or other folder.

Error message in Itune, after uninstalling and reinstalling of itune

I have uninstalled the itunes by following the instructions in apple website, removing intunes, quicktime and other components in my computer. Then after I reinstalled the itunes 10, it doesnt launch the itunes and gives me a message that "The itunes application could not be opened. An unknown error occured (-50)". I would very much appreciate if someone could explain the solution to this problem. Thanks.

Doublechecking something before proceeding. Do you have a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7?

Uninstalled and reinstalled my itunes but still having problems?

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New phone requires a newer version of itunes which wouldn't update properly. Laptop ended up turning itself off and refusing to turn back on. Itunes didn't finish loading and now keeps asking me to verify my privileges in regards to Apple Mobile Device. Uninstalled itunes and reinstalled hoping that would solve the problem but no it won't fully upload and constantly asks me to verify this but not giving me a workable option to verify -Abort, Retry and Ignore are the only options provided in the pop up. All the options lead to itunes not uploading.
Not sure what to do as I've never had this problem before?
Thanks

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