*** iTunes!!?? Library erases after closing window...
Question for anyone who knows, or may have had the same problem..
I just bought an iphone, installed iTunes 8 on my laptop. I imported all the music from my computer into iTunes, (over 2,000 songs) synced my iphone, closed iTunes.
The next day I turn on my computer, start iTunes, and have no music in it. It's all gone.
I once again import all my music (2hour process) Close the window, re-open iTunes, and its all gone!!!
Is there a "SAVE" button/option I am unaware of??
I clicked "consolidate library", but that didn't work.
Somebody PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
The Sony Vaio comes with software that is not compatible with iTunes, many people with Vaios have had your problem, see this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8537277#8537277
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