My itunes library says it cannot locate previously downloaded music

I'm preparing to copy my itunes library to an old ipod then to my new pc, and when checking several of my previously downloaded cd's, Itunes says it can no longer locate the files.  When you click to locate, it cannot find those.  I'm at 27+ cd's now and I've not checked everything.  It's changing on a daily basis and continues to loose more music. 

A new Mac comes with 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare.
AppleCare: 1-800-275-2273
Call AppleCare.
Best.

Similar Messages

  • For some reason my itunes library says it's a previous library, how do I get it back to the regular library?

    For some reason my itunes library says it's a previous library, how do I change it back to the regular library?

    ''(sorry, seem to have pasted the wrong reply message)''

  • My itunes library says it cannot find a purchaed movie

    I am trying to download a movie from my library to my ipad and it has a cicle with an exclamation point that says it cannot locate the movie. I purchased the movie from the itunes store.  What happened?

    I had the same problem and then I found this on apple: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1589
    Basically hold down option key when opening iTunes and select the iTunes library and it worked.

  • Just got itunes on my computer.cannot get previously purchased music

    Just installed itunes onto my new computer. tried to download music that i had on an old computer that had quite an old version of itunes. but i have no record of it on my new computer. tried going into ''purchased'' in itunes store and tried authorizing the new computer but nothing is working. not sure what to do now. can anybody help?

    Whether you can redownload music depends upon what country that you are in (and whether you've changed countries since buying it and if it's still in your country's store). Does music show as a category via the Purchased link under Quicklinks on the right-hand side of the iTunes store homepage ? If not then you will need to copy your music from your old computer or from your backup of your library/downloads
    Copying music between computers : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527

  • Having got windows 8 and another computer I now cannot play previous download music

    Having downloaded music in the past, I now find I cannot access it since I upgraded my computer.
    I get a message telling my computer is not recognised.

    Authorize the computer.  Store > Authorize Computer
    Also, you are aware that simply installing iTunes does not cause media to magically appear on the computer, correct?

  • My iTunes library says it cannot find my music files

    I am using iTunes 6 in windows and I keep getting exclamation marks beside tracks and yet they are in my iTunes music folder. I seem to always be finding them then the exclamation marks start again. It is not always the same tracks, but random ones, sometimes from within an album where it does locate some tracks! Does anyone know why this is? Is it a glitch in iTunes for windows or does this happen to Mac users too?
    Medion laptop Model MD95376   Windows XP Pro  

    Thanks for taking the time for your suggestion. I tried it and I still get the same error. What I did before was basically what the instructions said but manually. There were some other instructions on the website which were similar to yours, although yours seemed to be more fool proof. I went to the Genius Bar at the Apple store today and they said that from what I told them it should have worked. They suggested to bring my PC Tower into the store. Everyone there had sleek silver MAC notebooks, and there I'll be with my big klunky PC Tower!

  • How can I download a previously downloaded purchase to my iTunes library on my laptop when the listing for the song in my library won't play because it says it cannot locate the file. Yes I have searched my iTunes folders and also done a full windows sear

    How can I download a previously downloaded purchase to my iTunes library on my laptop when the listing for the song in my library won't play because it says it cannot locate the file. Yes I have searched my iTunes folders and also done a full windows search. The track plays on my iPad and my iPhones but will not play on my laptop!?
    It has an "!" To the left of the song title in my library
    My worry is that if I sync my iPad/iPhone then I will lose the track on those also!

    If you cannot find the file on your hard drive then once you delete the current broken entry you should be able to redownload from iTunes in the Cloud. This assumes the item in question qualifies. Note that audiobooks, digital booklets, iTunes LPs & Extras, ringtones, selected movies etc. don't.
    If prompted don't hide the item. You may find that you need to close and then reopen iTunes before it will appear for download.
    tt2

  • When i double click itunes it doesn't open it just comes up with an error saying " The itunes library.itl file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the 'itunes' folder in the 'music' folder". How can i fix this?

    When i double click itunes it doesn't open it just comes up with an error saying " The itunes library.itl file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the 'itunes' folder in the 'music' folder. How can i fix this problem?

    Anyone can help to advice how to solve this issue ?

  • When I try to open ITunes it brings up a box that says the iTunes Library. itl file cannot be found or created. the default location for this fie is in the itunes folder in the music folder How do I solve this

    My laptop was updating itunes and turned off and every since when i try to load itunes it brings up a window that says
    The itunes library.itl fie cannot be found or created. The default location for this fie is in the itunes folder in the Music folder.
    an I cant figure out what to do to get itunes to load so I can't use itunes at all which ***** since it also means I right now I can't add music to my ipod or apps or anything. So hopefully someone can tell me what happened and how to fix it or solve it

    Hi pgarard1,
    If you are having issues with launching iTunes after an update, you may want to take a look at the troubleshooting in the following article:
    iTunes for Windows: Doesn't open after upgrading in Windows Vista or Windows 7
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2363
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • TS1717 iTunes will not open.  I get a message that says, "The iTunes Library.itl file cannot be found or created.  The default location for this file is in the "iTunes" folder in the music folder."  How can I fixt this?

    iTunes will not open.  I get a message that says, "The iTunes Library.itl file cannot be found or created.  The default location for this file is in the "iTunes" folder in the music folder".  How can I fix this?

    Hi pgarard1,
    If you are having issues with launching iTunes after an update, you may want to take a look at the troubleshooting in the following article:
    iTunes for Windows: Doesn't open after upgrading in Windows Vista or Windows 7
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2363
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • I have now transfered my files of ripped CD's to my iTunes library three times. On each occassion, the conversion seems to occur fine, the files play, but when I close my computer and return the next day, iTunes says it cannot locate any of those files.

    I have now transfered my files of ripped CD's to my iTunes library three times Since upgrading to iTunes 11 and Windows 8. On each occassion, the conversion seems to occur fine, the files play, but when I close my computer and return the next day, iTunes says it cannot locate any of those files. Three times. Beginning to lose my temper. Advice? Suggestions? Could the fact that my original library is located on a network drive have anything to do with it? Thanks for your help, all.

    Repair security permissions
    Right-click on your main iTunes folder and click Properties, then go to the Security tab and click Advanced. If necessary grant your account and system full control to this folder, subfolders and files, then tick the option to replace permissions on child objects which will repair permissions throughout the library. This is the XP dialog but Windows 7/8 shouldn't be too different.
    Repeat for the media folder if it isn't a subfolder of the iTunes folder.
    tt2

  • How can I locate my iTunes library files. When I click on my itunes icon the message appears, "The file iTunes Library.itl." cannot be found because it was created by a newer version of iTunes."

    How can I locate my iTunes library files?  When I click on my iTunes icon rather than my iTunes files I receive, " The file iTunes Library.itl." cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes."  I have already tried to update my iTunes program.

    Had same problem and solved it without having to reinstore any music or movies:
    1. Delete old Library file
    2. Go to the 'Previous iTunes Libraries' folder and copy one of the earlier files - note, they have a date extension, e.g. 'iTunes Library 2011-11-01'.
    3. Paste this file in your iTuners folder and rename file by removing the date extension -  'iTunes Library'
    You should have all your music and paylists in tact, unless it was a really old previous file.

  • ALL OF A SUDDEN IT SAYS IT CANNOT LOCATE SOME OF MY SONGS BUT THEY STILL APPEAR IN MY LIBRARY  ANY WAY TO GET THEM BACK

    ALL OF A SUDDEN IT SAYS IT CANNOT LOCATE SOME OF MY SONGS BUT THEY STILL APPEAR IN MY LIBRARY  ANY WAY TO GET THEM BACK

    Your only way is if you have the version that was compatible on your computer such as in the recycle bin/trash or in a computer file backup. In that case delete the current version that is in your iTunes App library and replace it with the older version. Then sync.
    Also see:
    Recover Older Versions of iPhone Apps After Updating — Apple News, Tips and Reviews

  • Itunes library.itl file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the "iTunes" folder in the "Music" folder

    itunes library.itl file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the "iTunes" folder in the "Music" folder, I keep getting this message everytime I try to install Itunes after having to remove windows 8.1 and go back to windows 8.  I have uninstalled and reinstalled and it keeps telling me the same thing. What do I do?

    Hi Renee31,
    If you are having issues with the library.itl file in iTunes, you may find the following articles helpful:
    iTunes: What are the iTunes library files?
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1660
    Apple Support: Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • The iTunes Library.itl file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the "i Tunes" folder in the "Music" folder. PLEASE HELP!!!

    I have been trying for over 2 weeks now trying to get my iTunes to open up so I can use my iTunes but I have not had any luck since I up graded to the new itunes. I have tried uninstalling (all apple programs) and reinstalling and nothing seems to work. Everytime I try to open my iTunes I receive the following message - The iTunes Library.itl file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the "i Tunes" folder in the "Music" folder. Please help as I'm getting very frustrated and want to throw every apple device in the trash!!!
    FYI: I thought about getting the iPhone but since I"m not having very good luck getting assistance with my iPod/iTunes I think I will rethink my decision.

    Found the solution.

Maybe you are looking for

  • What is the best way to change a namespace in an xml document

    Hi, I need to change an xml namespaces. The xml has about 200 elements and every element may have a namespace attribute (namespaces are all the same). Is there any better solution then the following function? SQL> create or replace function change_na

  • My Podcast Episodes are NOT Indexing in iTunes.

    Hello all! Thank you in advance for the help of this great community. Ok, here we go: Podcast Episodes NOT indexing on my iTunes URL page. 1.) RSS is live and works (episodes can be downloaded by podcast subscribers) http://zenvirtualassistants.libsy

  • Disable Incessant Update Pop-up?

    I updated the last time and ever since Netflix has never been the same. It works great on all my other devices. (360/PC/Wii/PS3/Mac/Macbook even iPhone 4's) I learned my lesson and sure enough this time HDMI to DVI connector users (like myself) are r

  • HDMI and VGA out on same laptop?

    I noticed the newer laptops all have HDMI output.  Do they ALSO have a VGA out?  My projector has only VGA, RCA or S-Video connections.  It is pre-HDMI but has many years of life remaining.  I cannot affrod to replace it just because someone thinks I

  • Additinal Fields in POWL Search Criterea for RFx

    Hi, We want to add a column in the POWL result and a new field in the search criteria in SRM 7.0 We are able to add column in POWL result after adding a field in structure /SAPSRM/S_SEARCH_RESULT_BID and confguration in the T-code /SAPSRM/POWL_CUST.