"iTunes Library" can't be read, it was created by a newer version of iTunes
I just installed iTunes 9.1. I'm running OS X 10.5.8. When I try to open iTunes, I get the above message that it can't read the file "iTunes Library." The result is iTunes can't be opened at all. When I connect my iPhone to the system, iTunes opens normally. Any ideas on how to fix the problem? Thanks.
you could try if completely removing iTunes (and reinstalling it) helps. click here and follow the instructions.
get the latest version from here http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.
also, sometimes it helps to remove and reinstall the "Apple Mobile Device Service". click here and follow those instructions.
another option would be to fire up iTunes in _*iTunes Safe Mode*_ to see if that fixes things.
JGG
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Hi. I've just migrated 750GB worth of data from an old MacBook unto iMac but now itunes won't open and i've downloaded the latest itunes with no effect on the error message received. Please help.
Hey,
Thanks for your response. I've checked in the about itunes and it says the MacBook's itunes details are as follows
11.05.5 (5)
64 bit
copyright 2000-2013
I imagine the iMac has the lates itunes on it although I cannot check because it brings up the error message as described above. Any help will be appreciated.
AJ -
I have a Mac mini, have installed iTunes on it and want to find some old playlists that were lost. I have several 'iTunes Libraries' with different dates but I cannot open any of them becauseit says they were created with a newer version of iTunes. Please help!
Somewhere in your process you ended up with an earlier version of iTunes than was used last with the library. iTunes 10.6.3 is the highest version that will run under OSX 10.5.8
iTunes 10.6.3.25 - http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1575
If you had an earlier version and still want that version I am not sure how to go about this. My iTunes library file does not say it was created with a particular version, although I admit I have not looked at the .xml copy to see if it is buried in the file itself. Apple only has a very limited number of iTunes versions openly posted, though you can still find just about any version if you look in the right places. You would have to kind of start low and work your way up to where you want to be since once you open a library with a version it cannot be reverted to an earlier version (make backups first). -
After installing latest iTunes, I began getting R6034 Runtime Error messages, found fix of removing 5 Apple programs, reboot and reinstall iTunes. Seemed to work but now getting error message that my iTunes Library (iTunes Library.itl) cannot be read because it was created with a newer version of iTunes. Need Help!!!
Try the following user tip:
Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash -
Itunes.itl cannot be played because it was created by a newer version of itunes
I cannot open itunes. I am getting this error message: itunes.itl cannot be played because it was created by a newer version of i tunes.
Hello AS1590,
That definitely sounds frustrating.
I recommend completely uninstalling iTunes and all related components, as outlined in this article:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Then, once you have removed the components in order, let's reinstall via http://apple.com/itunes/download
If the issue persists, please refer to the following article:
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
Thanks,
Matt M. -
I have tried to download an older version but it will not run because the Itunes Library File was created by a newer version of iTunes. I have uninstalled the newer version but still can't run the older version. Caln anyone help me with this?
Stop trying to use an old version of iTunes.
Install the latest version from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download -
My iTunes library will not open because it was created with a newer version
When I try to open iTunes I get the following error message.
"The file iTunes.itl cannot be read because it was cretaed by a newer version of iTunes.
This happened after I downloaded version 7 in September. I can see that my library is intact but cannot get it to open. Any suggestions?
Thanks
GregUpdate it seems to be version 6.05 which is showing up when I check via my Computer.
i've seen this happen every now and then if an install doesn't go through properly ... the library files get updated, but the program files don't get touched.
let's try another itunes 7.0.2.16 install. we'll take a few additional explicit precautions this time.
download and save a fresh copy of the itunes installer to your hard drive. (we'll run the install from there rather than online.) switch off antivirus and antispyware applications prior to the install.
iTunes 7.0.2.16 Installer
if that install goes through properly, does itunes launch for you again? -
I get the error message The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be readbecause it was created by a newer version of itunes.
I tunes will not start, so I can't deauthorize the computer and do an uninstall/reinstall.
I have no idea what this means b/c I didn't import a new library.
Any help would be appreciated.no one?
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"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. -
Downloaded the newest version of itunes and now I can't access any of my library. It says The file iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Anybody know what to do?????
I got that Exact message... I think I updated my version of iTunes and it worked correctly.
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I cannot get i-tunes. I tried the download, but no help. I get an error message The file "iTunes library itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Any suggestions?
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! -
When I plug in my iPad 2 to my laptop to sync, it says "the file iTunes library itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Can someone please tell me what this means? How do I correct it? Thanks!
The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes".
Try the following user tip:
Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash -
Updated to iTunes 10. Can no longer open iTunes in Windows and get the message " The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes"
Can any body help. Am new to iPod and no experience of iTunes until a few weeks agoSee this previous post. It was solved.
Re: iTunes Library.itl cannot be read -
Itunes will not launch, it shows message of "itunes library .itl" can not be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. I tried opene it in save mode but I had the same problem.
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! -
when double click itunes icon it shows " The file itunes library.itl can not be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes" so what can i do?
Unless you have attempted to downgrade to an older version of iTunes this is likely to be a sign of a corrupt library. See Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash.
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