ITunes Library file cannot be saved. A duplicate file name was specified.

Every time I open up iTunes I get the error 'The iTunes Library file cannot be saved. A duplicate file name was specified.'
I've had this problem for a couple of months, tried out every solution I can find, changed the library names, recreated the library etc. Recreating the library seemed to work for a few days, but now the problem has returned. Because of this problem I can't add any new songs to my iTunes, and I cannot update any of my apps.
Any help would be appreciated!

I also have the same problem as in the duplicate file was specified thing after opening up itunes.
But for me is the apps. I can't download or update my apps from my comp but i can do that on my iphone. I did tried to transfer purchases but it popped up about something that if i dont authorize this comp my apps will be removed. When i clicked dont authorize, it removed almost all my apps so i stopped in the middle of syncing. I click authorize and after entering my apple ID, another pop up saying that there is an error in transfering the purchases and told me to repair my itunes. I tried that too but it didnt work. I already did authorize my comp long ago. When i clicked cancel, it doesnt sync all my stuff and remains the same cause it always stuck at the apps. I tried to uninstall itunes but it says there's an error in the package thing, error code 2330. Any idea on what should i do? >_<

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