Is there an older iTunes version available?

I currently have iTunes 8.0 but I don't quite like it, and I am having some problems with it. Is it possible to downgrade to an earlier version of iTunes?

Hello,
This is the method that I've been recommending to downgrade iTunes. I updated iTunes 7.something on my XP desktop computer to 8, and then down to 7.7, really just to see if it could be done.
1. Remove all iTunes-related Software
Go to your Control Panel and open Add/Remove Programs
Remove the following:
-Apple Mobile Device Support
-Apple Software Update
-Bonjour
-iPod for Windows (it's OK if this doesn't exist)
-iTunes
-QuickTime
2. Make sure they're completely removed
Go to My Computer > C: > Program Files
Delete these folders:
-Apple Software Update
-Bonjour
-iPod
-iTunes
-QuickTime
If any or all of these folders don't exist, it's a good thing.
3. Delete supporting documents
Open up My Computer
Go to your Tools menu at the top and select Folder Options
Click the "View" tab
Choose the round option button to "Show Hidden Files and Folders" and then click Apply, then OK
Go to C: > Documents and Settings > your username > Application Data
Delete the folder called "Apple Computer"
Go to C: > Documents and Settings > your username > Local Settings > Application Data
Delete the folders called "Apple" and "Apple Computer"
4. Prepare your library data files
Go to your My Music folder and open up the iTunes folder inside it
Move the following files to your desktop:
-iTunes Library.itl
-iTunes Music Library.xml
-iTunes Library Extras.itdb
-iTunes Library Genius.itdb
5. Restart your computer
6. Download & install iTunes 7.7
http://www.brothersoft.com/itunes-116719.html
-Click the "Download" button
-Click the "Click to Download" link (next to a server number)
7. Open up iTunes. It will walk you through the setup/configuration process. Make sure that you UNcheck the options to add media (MP3, WMA, AAC) files. Your library should be empty. Click your File menu and choose Import. Select the file "iTunes Music Library.xml" that was placed on your desktop in Step 4. This should put your library and playlists back together for you.
I did not have to re-authorize my computer for my iTunes store purchases, however, if prompted to, you can click your Store menu at the top of the window and choose "Authorize Computer." Once completed successfully, you can delete the iTunes library data files that were placed on the desktop, as they are no longer needed or in use.
CG

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