Itunes 9.2 won't launch on Mac OSX Leopard

Question

Hi - recently my itunes 9.2 has decided not to launch. I get no error messages, it just crashes on me and the rest of the iMAC runs poorly for 10 minutes or so. It then catches up but sometimes it won't even shut down properly. Do I reinstall itunes? I don't want to lose my librbary.

Answer 1

bigeyessmith wrote:
Hi - recently my itunes 9.2 has decided not to launch.
you could try these user tips:
try removing the Genius database. In the "Finder" go to the /username/Music/iTunes/ folder and delete the "iTunes Library Genius.itdb" file. This may allow the program to launch again. This file will be recreated upon first use of the "Genius" feature.
and, if you have flip4mac installed
I found that the TSLicense plugin was causing the problem.
From the log:
PlugIn Path: /Library/Frameworks/TSLicense.framework/Versions/A/TSLicense
PlugIn Identifier: net.telestream.license
This pIugin is installed with the Flip4Mac Windows Media Components. I solved the problem by uninstalling the WM Components via the uninstaller at /Applications/Flip4Mac/Flip4Mac WMV Uninstaller.pkg, after which iTunes opens successfully.
I get no error messages, it just crashes on me and the rest of the iMAC runs poorly for 10 minutes or so. It then catches up but sometimes it won't even shut down properly.
try booting into _*safe mode*_, then rebooting normally.
Do I reinstall itunes?
you could try if reinstalling iTunes improves matters. click here and follow the instructions.
I don't want to lose my librbary.
doing so will not affect your media files, ratings, playcounts, etc.
that said, it is generally a good idea to back up your precious media files. see this for options: _*The Complete Guide to Backing Up your iTunes Library*_.
JGG