Reinstall itunes without losing current music and apps content

I have moved some folders and now have some access/authorization issues in iTunes. I've tried to trouble shoot and still have problems doing things like converting WAV files to AAC files in some of my playlists; I get 'not authorized' error messages. I thought it would be easier to delete and reinstall iTunes. How can I safely remove iTunes and reinstall so that I keep all my ripped music, videos, and mobile apps? It's installed on an iMac with two users.

iClarified - Mac OS X - How to Completely Uninstall iTunes (Mac)
When uninstalling itunes, it shouldn't remove your songs at all, its all saved on your computer. But if you do lose your songs, follow through these:
Downloading past purchases from App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
Hope this helps.

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ineed help!!!! i cant reinstall itunes with out the itunes 64 folder and i already deleteted every aspect of itunes from the computer!!!!!

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