Itunes library can't be opened because it was created with a newer version

my brother downgraded itunes from 7 to 6.0.4 and my library is no longe able to be read. but he was able to get it to work on his login. what do i do.
Josh

I too have fallen foul of the awful iTunes, version 7, which gives me distortion very quickly after starting a track, and seems to be missing the nice equalizer. The only advice I can offer for the future is keep a copy(say burnt on DVD) of all iTunes software versions. Also periodically burn a copy of the iTunes music folder which is usually in the MyMusic folder, onto DVD (or several DVD's), or put it onto a separate external hard drive if you have one. (However, don't have the hard drive connected when you upgrade iTunes software, as it looks in all places for iTunes files and as has happened with version 7, changes their format.) Then if you need to re-install, you can put a previous iTunes version back, and install the earlier version of iTunes music folder back. Fortunately, as I have just upgraded to a new computer, I had done this to move my music to the new machine. I know it is wise after the event, but they do say make back-ups! Usually, we do not expect Apple to make such a foulup of their software. Version 6 seems about as good as it gets and works perfectly with the Audigy board on my new machine. I hope for everyone sake Apple sort this out quickly!
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I uninstalled ver 11, installed ver 10.7 because ver11 won't work on my XPsp3 machine with my vinyl conversion software to mp3, but upon launch i get :"itunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created with a newer version of itunes'.

I uninstalled and deleted ver 11, installed ver 10.7 because ver11 won't work on my XPsp3 machine with my vinyl conversion software to mp3, but upon launch i get :"itunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created with a newer version of itunes'.

Hello, Stephen.
Thank you for the question. You will need to rebuild your iTunes library file in order to open an older version of iTunes. Below, I have included the article that walks you through this process. Start with the section labeled Re-creating the iTunes Library file.
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
Cheers,
Jason H.

"The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created with a newer version of iTunes".

My computer is reading "The file 'iTunes Library.itl' cannot be read because it was created with a newer version of iTunes." I need help ASAP! Did I lose all my music?

Unless you deliberately downgraded iTunes this may be a sign of a corrupt library. SeeEmpty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash.
tt2

TS1424 I can't open iTunes. Get error message "the file iTunes library.itl cannot be opened because it was created by a newer version of iTunes"

I cannot open itunes. Getting error message: "the file iTunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes"
What do I need to do so I dont lose all my loaded music, etc.?
Thanks

If you still have an issue you may have to see about using the iTunes version (application) included with Snow Leopard 10.6 from the installer or an another one if available online, and see if that will install.
Sometimes you may have uninstall the bits left in your system by the earlier (or later) iTunes installers; as they all leave a trace and these can stop a different version of iTunes from being installed.
Not sure if the following site/link will tell the method...
•Apple - Support - iTunes - install & update:
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/install/
•Troubleshooting iTunes installation on Mac OS X:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2311
Good luck & happy computing!
ps: i see you resolved this issue. it's magic!

My computer will not let me open itunes at all. It tells me that the itunes library can not be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. What to do? Please Help Me.

My Computer will not let me open itunes at all. It tells me that the itunes libary can not be read because it was created by a newer version.

If you still have an issue you may have to see about using the iTunes version (application) included with Snow Leopard 10.6 from the installer or an another one if available online, and see if that will install.
Sometimes you may have uninstall the bits left in your system by the earlier (or later) iTunes installers; as they all leave a trace and these can stop a different version of iTunes from being installed.
Not sure if the following site/link will tell the method...
•Apple - Support - iTunes - install & update:
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/install/
•Troubleshooting iTunes installation on Mac OS X:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2311
Good luck & happy computing!
ps: i see you resolved this issue. it's magic!

I tried installing itunes but i keep on receiving the message "itunes library.itl" cannot be opened because it was created by a newer version of itunes. i tried to the troubleshooting guideline outlined in KB article TS5376 without success

How do i install Itunes on my windows(7) PC? i followed the guidelines issued outlined by Apple in KB TS5376 but i keep getting the message, the file "itunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. what steps must i follow to install?

If you've already installed the latest version then the message may be a sign of a corrupt library. See Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash.
tt2

So I updated the itunes and now it won't open it, it states a message "the itunes library.itl" cannot be open because it was created by a newer version of itunes, I have unistalled and re-installed newer and older version and still i get this message.

I updated and now i can't use the itunes. I have unistalled several times, installing newer and older versions but still i get this message. Is there anything i can do to fix this problem??

Try the following user tip with that one:
Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash

Uninstalled iTunes, then reinstalled it. Now I get: The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created with a new version of iTunes

Can anyone see this question - not sure if I'm doing this right...

Had same problem and solved it without having to reinstore any music or movies:
1. Delete old Library file
2. Go to the 'Previous iTunes Libraries' folder and copy one of the earlier files - note, they have a date extension, e.g. 'iTunes Library 2011-11-01'.
3. Paste this file in your iTuners folder and rename file by removing the date extension - 'iTunes Library'
You should have all your music and paylists in tact, unless it was a really old previous file.

When I try to open itunes a hazard warning appears reading "The file "itunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes"

When i try to open itunes a hazard warning appears reading"the file itunes library.itl cannot be opened because it was created using a newer version of itunes" so i can't open my itunes on my computer

Try the following user tip:
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
EDIT: My apologies ... it'd be better to start straight in with the following user tip:
Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash

I have the following error The file "iTunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes

Can anyone help me with this problem. I tried updating the latest itunes and it caused an error MSVCR80.dll missing. I then tried fixing it after reading other people had the same problem and a solution was given about uninstaling itunes and the order in which to do that. I did that but now get the error "the files "itunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created with a newer version of itunes. I see a solution has been given about this but I cannot find what is suggested to enable me to follow instructions. Can anyone please go through step by step (letting me know where I can find what is needed) to enable me to be able tio log into itues again. Thanks

Hi pussygalore,
If you are having issues with iTunes after an attempted update, you may find the following article helpful:
iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
You may want to make sure that in the last step (reinstalling iTunes) that you are installing the latest/newest available version, and not attempting a reinstall from an older file.
Regards,
- Brenden

Still could not launch iTunes due to itunes library itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes

Before I posted, I already tried the method from the posts below, btw my system is Windows 7
The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created with a newer version of iTunes
Re: The file “iTunes library.itl” cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.
Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash
Even I uninstalled iTunes 11 and installed iTunes 10.7, still shows due to itunes library itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes.
It bothered me for whole week, I could not update my iPod, neither my iPhone and iPad, please help.

Hold down shift as you start iTunes and keep holding until prompted to choose or create a library. Click create. Make a new library at the root of a drive called iTunes Test, e.g. C:\iTunes Test or D:\iTunes Test. This should establish that iTunes itself is working. Where is your active library supposed to be?
For general advice if iTunes itself has a problem see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down page in case one of them applies. You should normally install the current version of iTunes.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there is backup and recovery advice elsewhere in the user tip.
tt2

"The file 'iTunes Library.itl' cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes." Updates were only offered by Apple when I'd open iTunes. Now I can't open iTunes. How can I access the newest iTunes as an update, not a new program?

"The file 'iTunes Library.itl' cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes." Updates were only offered by Apple when I'd open iTunes. Now I can't open iTunes. How can I access the newest iTunes as an update, not a new program?

this just started w/ me yesterday. I was running 10.5.3, and nothing changed - the message just appeard out of nowhere. I update to the latest iTunes 10.6 but the message is the same.
Sounds like probably some sort of Library file corruption.
The two options available in the message box are "Download" and "Quit". Download is useless because I'm already running the latest. Quit is pretty useless.
I was going to just create a new Library and re-import all my music. Of course, all my iPhone sync settings are going go have to be recreated.

Can't open iTunes. Any suggestions on how to fix? The statement comes up: The file "iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Any suggestions how to fix?

The statement comes up: The file "iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Any suggestions how to fix?

Update your iTunes version.

Hate iTunes 11. Reverted to old version. Now I get error msg when I open that says The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes but won't open or play songs. HELP!!!!

Hate iTunes 11. Reverted to the old version. Now I get a msg when I click to open iTunes stating, "The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created in a newer version of iTunes" and it will not open. HELP!! How can I revert the library as well?

I hate iTunes 11 too... and I also want to revert to previous version. But Apple seems to be so incredibly customer-friendly these days that is quite deliberately not publishing clear/simple revert instructions. I think it's a disgrace that Apple removed Cover Flow without warning people who are tempted to upgrade. Absolute disgrace. And now we're stuck with this piece of ..

I updated to the newest version of itunes, now I cannot open the program. I get the message "The file iTunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes". What now?

I updated to the newest version of iTunes and now I can not open the program. I get the message "The file iTunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes". What now? I'm using Windows Vista.

Had same problem and solved it without having to reinstore any music or movies:
1. Delete old Library file
2. Go to the 'Previous iTunes Libraries' folder and copy one of the earlier files - note, they have a date extension, e.g. 'iTunes Library 2011-11-01'.
3. Paste this file in your iTuners folder and rename file by removing the date extension - 'iTunes Library'
You should have all your music and paylists in tact, unless it was a really old previous file.

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