ITunes library.itl cannot be read error message after new installation

Hi,
I have just downloaded iTunes to install on a new Lenovo laptop running Windows 8.1, and after installation I have received the following error message "iTunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes".
It was a 'clean' installation - I did not have any previous versions installed and have not yet copied my music across to the laptop or connected by iPod.
Any suggestions?
Thanks

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