My backup wont restore from my itunes the data on my messages data is different  can i fix this

i can restore my iphone from my itunes backup store on my computer the data for the text message has a differnet data So it wont restore Can I fix it

You can't edit the .itl file directly, however it is possible to use the scripting interface to reconnect the files provided they are in a predictable location. I have a script for this called SwitchLinks.vbs which you are welcome to try out, however it should be possible to reconnect things as follows.
Connect external drive & check files are visible from Windows Explorer.
Open iTunes.
Use *Edit > Preferences > Advanced* to point iTunes at the correct media folder.
Close iTunes, wait a few seconds for it to close fully and save the library.
Open iTunes.
Test that music plays.
If that still doesn't work, download my script, select a few test files and run the script. If it does the right thing select a larger batch of files and run it again. Repeat until finished.
In the long run life will be much simpler if the library files are moved to the parent folder of the media folder on the external drive. That way, as mentioned above, if you ever start iTunes with the external offline then you get a prompt to choose or create a library. Just cancel, connect the drive, and start iTunes again and everything will work as it should.
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