Installed new cd/dvd/player/writer. will i need to reinstall itunes

had to install new cd/dvd writer/player. i tunes doesn't recognize it. will i lose my library if i reinstall?

Hi there,
I would recommend taking a look at the troubleshooting steps found in the article below.
iTunes for Windows: Optical drive is no longer recognized, or "Disc burner or software not found" alert after install
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2308
-Griff W

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Just to be safe, make a backup of your entire iTunes directory.
Restore computer or do whatever it is you need to do.
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all of a sudden my itunes wont come up when i hit the desktop icon. un and re installed many times, tried new users, it finally gave me "you need to reinstall sqmapi.dll " im a noob and i have know idea what that is or where i can get it. i cant open any file or library that has anything to do with itunes except safari and quicktime are fine. im about to pull out whats left of my hair.

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Hello Junara1969,
Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communirties. I have a couple of articles for you to take a look at to troubleshoot your issue.
I would start with basic troubleshooting
Resolve iOS update and restore errors in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
If you are still having the same issue, then there are further steps for this specific error code here:
Resolve specific iTunes update and restore errors
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
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Reinstalling iTunes made no difference.
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601)
Compaq-Presario FQ582AA-ABA SR5710F
iTunes 10.6.3.25
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FairPlay 1.14.43
Apple Application Support 2.1.9
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
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CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 5.2.0.6
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.59.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
iTunes Serial Number 00D0ACBC02C48EA0
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2012-07-03 17:21:27.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA , NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
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iPodService 10.6.3.25 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.6.3.25 is currently running.
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**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
No drivers in LowerFilters.
No drivers in UpperFilters.
Failed loading CD / DVD drives, error -43. Try doing a repair install on iTunes from the "Add or Remove Programs" control panel.
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I have worked with Dell technicians and we have re-installed iTunes numerous times. We modified the Registry by adding the Upper Filters key and we removed the CD player in Device Manager and allowed it to be automatically reinstalled by the computer. All of this failed.
Please help!

Hello ,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
I understand you've already uninstalled iTunes previously to troubleshoot this issue but make sure to follow the steps in the following article to remove iTunes and all of its components in the specific order listed.
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1923
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iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting CD issues caused by device filters
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2372
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