Library wiped when new iTunes istalled?

Hey,
I have a MacBook Pro and the latest 80GB iPod. I have only had a couple problems with an error messages when trying to sync, error 51 I believe, but having recently downloaded the new iTunes I have had nothing but library problems!
Firstly, when I opened the newley downloaded iTunes my entire library collection was gone but now having recofigured, it's gone again! I am getting somewhat frustrated as I cannot plug in my iPod for fear of loosing my library there.
I'm not sure what the problem is or really what to do about it. It would seem that the music is still sitting in iTunes folders but iTunes doesnt seem to have found them.
My one other question is: Some of my music folders no longer contain MP3/4 files but black/gray 'exec' files. Any idea how to get them back?
Thanks in advance for any help,
Jo

Jo
Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
Some of my music folders no longer contain MP3/4 files but black/gray 'exec' files. Any idea how to get them back?
These files have spent time on Windows formatted disk, and have lost their file suffix. You can re-attach a file suffix using an app like File List. To prevent a recurrence, keep your files on Mac formatted disks.
In regard to your main problem:
Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch iTunes. Use the Locate command to point iTunes at your iTunes folder, inside your music folder.
Regards
TD

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