My itunes wont work because it says it was installed by a newer version

My iTunes just won't load. All it says is that it cannot work because it was installed by a newer version.

We need more background on your iTunes setup.  This ususally happens when yu have used your library with a newer version of iTunes such as using another person's computer.

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    As iTunes is uopgraded the newer versions require that the iTunes database be upgraded to match. It sounds like you now have an older version of the sftware attempting to load an upgraded library which it can't do.
    What version of OS X are you running?
    What version of iTunes are you currently running?
    What versions were you running when your system crashed?
    Allan

  • ITunes wont work because of DEP

    My itunes wont work because of DEP closing it. I have tried unistalling my quicktime and unistalling my itunes and reinstalling them but it still wont work. i have followed a couple of discussions but  it still wont work. Can someone help me please.

    many thanks. That's got another possibility ruled out.
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    ok
    well heres the deal
    itunes was working fine for me
    until one day i decided to upgrade cause it said i should
    from then on
    now it wont open because it says i need a high version of quicktime. it says i have quicktime 6.5 i and i need 7.0
    however
    everytime i try to download quicktime 7.0
    it still doesnt open
    what am i doin wrong?

    hi Connie!
    how do u kno if u have a k lite mega code pack?
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    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93976
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    then download the standalone QT 7.0.3. save it to your hard drive (we'll run the installation from there rather than online). again, switch off any antivirus and antispyware prior to the install:
    http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/standalone.html
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  • Help can't open itunes, says it was created by a newer version of iTunes?

    Help! When I try to start iTunes it says: The File "iTunes Library.itl"; cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.
    Today before the listed above happened it 1st said it detected an issues with Quicktime, so I followed the instructions to uninstall and installed Quicktime using the Quicktime standalone installer. Then when I tried to get to iTunes the above popped up instead.....please help me!! I'm not computer savvy and do not know what to do!

    Here is some advice I copied from a b noir (regular poster on these forums) message.
    I've seen that one reported every now and then after an version update, if the update hasn't gone through properly. (The library files seem to get updated, but the program files don't.)
    So, let's try another iTunes update, taking a few extra explicit precautions this time.
    Download and save a fresh copy of the installer to your hard drive. (Don't run the install on line.)
    Latest iTunes Installer
    Switch off antivirus and antispyware applications prior to the install.
    Now run the install by doubleclicking on the iTunesSetup.exe (installer) file you downloaded earlier.
    Does that install go through okay? If so, does iTunes launch without the error message this time?

  • Itunes libary cannot be read. It was created by a newer version.

    I cannot read my song list or get my Ipod to comunicate with the pc. When I click on Itunes it boots up the lic. I agree to the lic. then it tells me my libary was created by a new version and will not let me in. Very frustrating. I have gone to the update site and updated the PC and the Ipod. Still same problem. In windows explorer I can see my songs but cannot play or get to them. Help!
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    Hello
    What I was attempting to commuicate is that I went to the apple downloads section above on this screen, and then to the Ipod downloads for my machine (the 20 gig color screen Ipod) I then went to the downlaod section that showed ipod updater 2006.03.23. It looked to me as the most current one. Is that correct? I then choose the ipod software 1.2.1, which is listed as the one for my machine. That was not successfull in solving my problem. Still the same error message about my files were created by a newer version of the Ipod software. I read your suggestion after doing the above stuff. I noticed that the version you are suggesting is differant than what I downloaded off the offical Apple Ipod site.
    So my question was about the differance in the versions. I was concerned because I did not see the one you suggested on the apple site the first time. I am attempting not to mess everything up so that I end up in reformat land. Uggggh! The thought of loading all the music again. But at least I have my cds so in theory I can get there. But currently, as I mentioned these files are still in my computer, but the error message says they were created with a later version of the software. That is puzzeling. One other factor my be that I needed to reinstall my files using an external back up hard drive after a reformating of the computer hard drive. I had backed up the computer using Windows live one care. The Live one care is the new MS service. It is pay for play to keep your computer protected. If you are old enough to remeber the TV show "outer limits", it is like the man said..."we control your screen".
    I do have the Ipod files now loaded back into my machine. The originals are still on my Ipod and it plays just fine. I do not have a clue what version of the apple software created them. All I did was use my apple Ipod factory software. Do you know how to find ou what apple version these files are in windows? I am clue less.
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  • Files says it was created on a newer version of numbers? What now?

    Im trying to open a numbers file.  It was created on my ipad and when I try to open it on my iMac (Lion) it says the file was created on a newer version, so it wont open.  What now? Do I have to upgrade my iWork?

    I'm assuming you're using iWork '08. The iOS versions of the iWork apps are only compatible with iWork '09.
    You can buy the individual apps on the Mac App Store. It costs less than the retail box & you can buy just what you need. Of course, you can often find the retail box for less on places such as Amazon.com or eBay.
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  • Transferred iTunes library from pc to new mac, iTunes ; however, when opening iTunes on mac it reports the library was created with a newer version of iTunes and won't open.

    Transferred Itunes library from pc to new mac; however, when opening itunes on the new mac it reported that the library was created with a newer version of itunes and could not be opened. It asked if I wanted to download updates and I did. However, the new mac is up to date. Itunes won't open. What to do now? Any help would be appreciated.
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    Jim

    Hello, Stephen.
    Thank you for the question.  You will need to rebuild your iTunes library file in order to open an older version of iTunes.  Below, I have included the article that walks you through this process.  Start with the section labeled Re-creating the iTunes Library file.
    iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
    Cheers,
    Jason H. 

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    Solutions?
    Should I buy latest iPhoto from the app store?
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    thanks,
    There are 30Gb+ of photos (mostly of kids since birth) so domestic harmony demands a speedy solution
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    Here is some advice I copied from a b noir (regular poster on these forums) message.
    I've seen that one reported every now and then after an version update, if the update hasn't gone through properly. (The library files seem to get updated, but the program files don't.)
    So, let's try another iTunes update, taking a few extra explicit precautions this time.
    Download and save a fresh copy of the installer to your hard drive. (Don't run the install on line.)
    Latest iTunes Installer
    Switch off antivirus and antispyware applications prior to the install.
    Now run the install by doubleclicking on the iTunesSetup.exe (installer) file you downloaded earlier.
    Does that install go through okay? If so, does iTunes launch without the error message this time?

  • HT1444 my updates on apps wont work because it says i am using the canadian store, how do i change it to uk please

    I am trying to update my apps and it is telling me that I am connected to the Canadian store, how do I change it to uk store please

    Go to  Settings > iTunes & App Stores > tap your Apple ID: > View Apple ID > Country/Region.  Even if it says it's already in the UK in the country/region secction click on it and select the UK again. I ran into that problem before and some how by clicking on the US again it worked.

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    i bought a second hand mac book air 08 ithasnt been used since then so it needs alot of updates i down loaded all the up dates it asked me to but when i got to update itunes it wont let me because it needs updates

    So presumably you are running Leopard 10.5.8? You need to upgrade to Snow Leopard.
    Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
    The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
    and in the UK:
    http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
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    You should now see the App Store icon in iTunes, and you now need to set up your account:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4479
    You can now upgrade to Mavericks OS 10.9 for free IF you have one of the following Macs, with not less than 2GB of RAM, and at least 8GB of available space on your hard drive:
    iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
    MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)
    MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later), (15-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later), (17-inch, Late 2007 or later)
    MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
    Mac Mini (Early 2009 or later)
    Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
    Xserve (Early 2009)
    If you cannot run Mavericks you can purchase the code to use to download Lion from the App Store (Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard):
    http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion
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  • Itunes wont run because it says i am missing file: MSVCR80.dll help?

    so ive recently deleted and reinstalled my iTunes due to an error with the program. both before the delete and after the reinstall it would not open and an error message would pop up on the screen saying that file MSVCR80.dll was missing from my computer.
    not sure what that means but i would like to be able to access my media again. help?

    Click here and follow the instructions. You may need to completely remove and reinstall iTunes and all related components, or run the process multiple times; this won't normally affect its library, but that should be backed up anyway.
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    If the message said the installed apps could not be determined then:
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    Otherwise what was the exact wording of the error message?

  • "iTunes Library" can't be read, it was created by a newer version of iTunes

    I just installed iTunes 9.1. I'm running OS X 10.5.8. When I try to open iTunes, I get the above message that it can't read the file "iTunes Library." The result is iTunes can't be opened at all. When I connect my iPhone to the system, iTunes opens normally. Any ideas on how to fix the problem? Thanks.

    you could try if completely removing iTunes (and reinstalling it) helps. click here and follow the instructions.
    get the latest version from here http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.
    also, sometimes it helps to remove and reinstall the "Apple Mobile Device Service". click here and follow those instructions.
    another option would be to fire up iTunes in _*iTunes Safe Mode*_ to see if that fixes things.
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