Reverting to older iTunes software

Question

I can't stand the new iTunes format, how do i revert to the previous more understandable version I was using?  I can't figure out how to synch any of my audiobooks for example. It took me 20 minutes to figure out how to select what I wanted synced on to my phone, I'm done with this version.  I don't want to re-learn how to use software I had already mastered.

Answer 1

The last I knew, I think it should be in the same place in Vista, Win-7 and 8, the iTunes folder for me was
C:/Users/**user name**/My Music/iTunes
Dont know why it didnt find it in search... Just a little while ago I added the directions on fixing the "iTunes Library.itl" to restore the files...Is whould be thatlast post on the thread... I will Copy-N-Past all the important info to here (including the original Directions for redownloading the .exe files for iTunes 10.7).
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FIRST: Is the dirrections to downgrade from 11 to 10.7
SECOND: Is the dirrections to changing the .itl files
(Please read and understand my warning before attempting to make any changes to your computer, some have sugested to make a backup of the iTunes Library files... I did not, but I probably should have. I do NOT dtake responsability to anything that YOU do to YOUR computer) Thanks, -Spencer1181
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How I successfully ended up going back to 10.7 (following is the process I used to do it, as well as the references I used) 
WARNING: By attempting to follow the procedures that I used... you acknowledge that if there are any purchases lost during the downgrade you take sole responsibility... I took the risk because I have my music on CD's, I regularly backup my apps to CD... and if I lose anything I will replace it myself (even if I have to repurchase it)
-It took a while, but it worked out...
1. I downloaded the iTunes 10.7 installer (iTunes 64bit: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1577).
     [ iTunes 10.7 32bit: (http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1576) ]
2. I uninstalled iTunes 11 and restarted my computer.
3. I installed iTunes 10.7 (when installed I was unable to run because the "iTunes Library.itl" file in my computer was from the iTunes 11 program)   I did a file search for "iTunes Library.itl" and opened the file location (my file was located in: C:/Users/Spencer/Music/iTunes)
-[Note: Community thread that gave me the info I needed to resolve the "iTunes Library.itl" error: https://discussions.apple.com/message/20447382#20447382]
4. I "right clicked" on the folder Named "Previous iTunes Libraries" and opened in new window.
5. I located the most current file (prior to the 11 upgrade) and drag and dropped it into the location of the "current" .itl file renamed it to "iTunes Library.itl" and replaced the one that iTunes 11 created. (if you DO NOT delete/replace the .itl file that 11 created with a 10.7 version, iTunes will not open. If done RIGHT,you can now open iTunes and you'll immediately see your playlists where they belong)
-If done right, it should be sucessfully rolled back to before the upgrade.
Resources:
iTunes 10.7 64bit: (http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1577)
iTunes 10.7 32bit: (http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1576)
and a thread on this community about the "iTunes Library.itl" error (https://discussions.apple.com/message/20447382#20447382)
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First I want to reiterate my WARNING:
By attempting to follow the procedures that I used... you acknowledge that if there are any purchases lost during the downgrade you take sole responsibility... I took the risk because I have my music on CD's, I regularly backup my apps to CD... and if I lose anything I will replace it myself (even if I have to repurchase it)
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When your trying to restore your previous Library w/Playlists, You will Need to:
1."Delete" the "iTunes Library.itl" In your Library Folder.
--->(Located: C:/Users/**user name**/My Music/iTunes)
2. Go to the "Previous iTunes Libraries" folder
--->(Located: in the iTunes folder mentioned above)
3. In your instance you will "Right-click" the File named "itunes Library 2012-10-18.itl" and Select "COPY"
***Leaving everything else alone...***
4. Go back to the iTunes Folder
--->(where you deleted the "iTunes Library.itl" file)
5. In the iTunes folder, "Right -Click" in on an empty spot and select "Paste"
6. Now there should now be a new file in the iTunes folder named "itunes Library 2012-10-18.itl"
7. All you need to do now is to rename that file (That you just "Pasted")
------>From: "iTunes Library 2012-10-18.itl"
------>To:      "iTunes Library.itl"
(Basically just deleting the Date)