Library cannot be read created by a newer version of itunes

My itunes updates went haywire.  So, I uninstalled itunes.  Then read somewhere to also uninstall software update, mobile device support, bonjour, and application support.  I did all, rebooted and reinstalled Itunes.  Now I get a message that says Library cannot be read because a newer version of Itunes was installed.  If I remember correctly, the version I deleted was 2011 or 2010 not sure which. 

Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Win XP) or Programs and Features (later)
Remove all of these items in the following order:
iTunes
Apple Software Update
Apple Mobile Device Support (if this won't uninstall move on to the next item)
Bonjour
Apple Application Support
Reboot, download iTunes, then reinstall, either using an account with administrative rights, or right-clicking the downloaded installer and selecting Run as Administrator.
The uninstall and reinstall process will preserve your iTunes library and settings, but ideally you would back up the library and your other important personal documents and data on a regular basis. See this user tip for a suggested technique.
Please note:
Some users may need to follow all the steps in whichever of the following support documents applies to their system. These include some additional manual file and folder deletions not mentioned above.
HT1925: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes for Windows XP
HT1923: Removing and reinstalling iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
tt2

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