If I uninstall/reinstall iTunes will I lose my library?

I want to uninstall iTunes, as I have too many files that are unorganized. I am worried that I will lose my library. Will I lose it, or is there another way within iTunes to update all my file names and locations?

Uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes will not help with disorganized files unless you intent to allow iTunes to create a new library and have it organize things for you automatically. If that's what you intend, then no, uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes should not cause you lose any of your content.
That said, it's wise to make a backup of any content that you've purchased from the iTunes Store or that would otherwise be difficult to replace and of your playlists before you upgrade, just in case something would happen to go wrong.
Regards.

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    tt2

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