Uninstalling and reinstalling itunes library
My computer recently crashed and upon being fixed the computer wants to configure iTunes. An 2330 error comes up about renting movies. It says if it won't fix to uninstall and reinstall iTunes. If I do that does my library then need to be reinstalled too or does it come back automatically.
Reinstalling iTunes should not affect your library. Back it up anyway. See this User Tip for an effective backup strategy.
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I need to uninstall and reinstall iTunes (it won't let me update). I have IE 8 on Windows XP, and iTunes 10 something. In my Program files list I see iTunes and iTunes (2) and even iPod and iPod (2) where a tech had to back up and do this for me before. I'm just trying to fix it all. I keep getting the "The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable. Click OK to try again, or enter an alternate path to a folder containing the installation package 'iTunes.msi' in the box below." I can even run a search and find the folder, but it gives me the same error message. I was planning on using the Microsoft Fix-It tool to help uninstall then Reinstall iTunes. But I need to backup my library. So, how do I copy or back up my iTunes library of over 1,500 songs? Can I copy the folder to desktop or can I use a Flash Drive to backup my music? I don't want to do anything until I know for sure how I can backup my songs, and then reinstall them into iTunes. Thanks for any help.
Ok, thanks that helps. I don't have an external hard drive though. What about backing up through 'the cloud'? I'm just wondering since my husband syncs his iPod to the PC through iTunes and he's worried that he will lose all the songs on his iPod if the library is lost from iTunes and he tries to 'sync' it up again. I'm not exactly sure how to 'copy the entire iTunes folder' either. I kinda suck at this unless I have step by step instructions, which I haven't found yet on iTunes help or other sources.
The only way I know how to back anything up is by going back to a restore point, etc. (as stated before, we don't have an external hard drive.)
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I've just purchased a new iPod and I;m told to uninstall and reinstall iTunes so the new nano can be recognized. What will happeen to the 27GB of music already in my Itunes library?
Nothing, but I would back up all that music to an external drive first.
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Saving Library when uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes
I need help with saving my library of music now that i have to uninstall and reinstall iTunes. i wiped out my iPod by accident so that is not an option. there are several discussions on how to uninstall and reinstall but none specifically tell you how to make sure you save your music. i have many, many songs (some borrowed) that i really don't want to lose and/or have to re-upload.
thanks in advance for your help.See this on how to back up your music to removeable media, such as CD or DVD:
Backing up your music files in iTunes
It's a very good idea to do this, but know that uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes will not affect the music stored on your computer. -
I recently tried to update iTunes to 11.1, and am now getting an error message "This application has failed to start because MSVCR80.dll was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem." I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes several times with no success. I am running Windows XP Svc Pack 3. Help please.
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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I'm running windows7 and I'm trying to connect my iPhone4 and iPod touch2 to itunes. I've installed the latest version of iTunes, and updated my iPhone's driver. When I connect either device to iTunes I get the message "you need to uninstall and reinstall itunes". I've done this multiple times with the same results. This is very frustrating, HELP!!!
For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for installation or performance issues, or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there are also links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.
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Will uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes on a Windows 8 laptop mean losing my Playlists?
will uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes on a Windows 8 laptop mean losing my Playlists? Thanks
As given above updating or reinstalling iTunes should have no adverse effects on the library and its playlists, but you ought to backup your library anyway.
See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for additional information if the reinstall doesn't go smoothly.
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I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes numerous times and keep getting the message it reinstalled incorrectly stating windows Error 127. I am using windows 7
For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down page in case one of them applies.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there is backup and recovery advice elsewhere in the user tip.
You may have more success if you use the advice in the Install missing components section to break down the installer into its component .msi files and install these in alphabetical order.
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Will uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes lose alll my iPod Touch data
My iPod touch 5 stopped responding. I opened iTunes so I could restore it and got a message that said I needed a newer version of iTunes. I GOOFED and installed a new version instead of updating iTunes. Now I can't open iTunes. If I uninstall and reinstall iTunes will I lose all my data from my iPod? Is ther a way to revert back to the older version of iTunes so I can then update the iTunes software? I am using Windows XP on my computer.
For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there is backup and recovery advice elsewhere in the user tip.
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If I uninstall and reinstall Itunes for windows 7 will I loose my music
If I uninstall and reinstall Itunes for windows 7 will I loose my music
You can backup your library by saving the iTunes folder that contains your iTunes Media folder to some form of external storage.
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Hello, if I uninstall and reinstall Itunes, will I lose all my downloads and apps. Thank you for the answer. F
No, your library will remain - but you should be keeping and maintaining a backup of your downloads/library.
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I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes multiple times. When I connect my iPod Classic I get the following message: The software for this iPod is not installed correctly. Please reinstall iTunes to install the required software. Any ideas?
Assuming you have windows, try uninstalling iTunes and all of its components as by following this guide exactly: Windows XP or Windows Vista/7, then reinstall iTunes. You must follow this guide exactly or it will not be successful. Note: uninstalling iTunes will only remove the application; it will not touch your iTunes library or data.
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Have had a number of issues with itunes, but everytime I have tried to update it, it tells me that the file location is invalid.
Have tried to go through the process of uninstalling and reinstalling itunes, but when I come to uninstall itunes, it tells me that the file location contains an invalid character.
Help!!!For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down page in case one of them applies.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there is backup and recovery advice elsewhere in the user tip.
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I keep getting error 4310 when i try to burn a playlist to a cd. I have already uninstalled and reinstalled itunes that did'nt help, is there anything else I can try?
Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601)
Acer Aspire M3400
iTunes 10.5.2.11
QuickTime 7.7.1
FairPlay 1.13.37
Apple Application Support 2.1.6
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 4.0.0.97
Apple Mobile Device Driver not found.
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.5.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.5.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.5.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.5.45
iTunes Serial Number 0042ACBC03371858
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2011-12-15 21:03:53.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
ATI Technologies Inc., ATI Radeon HD 4250 Graphics
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
iPodService 10.5.2.11 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.5.2.11 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
Failed while scanning for CD / DVD drives, error 2355.
Virtual drives can sometimes interfere with reading and writing CDs in iTunes. If this is a virtual drive and you are having problems with other drives, try uninstalling the virtual CD application.
D: Unsupported CD or DVD drive.
Virtual drives can sometimes interfere with reading and writing CDs in iTunes. If this is a virtual drive and you are having problems with other drives, try uninstalling the virtual CD application.
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When I tried to install iTunes update this failed, then tried to uninstall and reinstall itunes twice. Failed again. Could not open iTunes. I use an HP PC. Even tried to disable Macafee firewall, still itunes failed to install. Please help!!Followed these instructions with a few changes. (Windows 7 x64)
Uninstalled programs in the following order:
- Itunes
- Apple Application Support
- Apple Software Update
- Bonjour
- Apple Mobile Device Support (uninstall failed due to Apple Mobile Device failure)***
- Restarted System
- Redownloaded Itunes from website.
- Run installer as Administratot
- Succefully installed
***To uninstall Apple Mobile Device Support
- Right clicked on Apple Mobile Device Support, Clicked Charge (second option), Repair, Next (failed to repari)
- Right clicked the Apple Mobile Device Support in the Programs and Features window and clicked Repair (third option in drop down list). (repaired successfully)
- Uninstall successful after the repair.
Below is a guess at a quicker solution:
Looking at the uninstalls, it may be worth trying to repair the Apple Mobile Device Support through the Program and Features window before trying to uninstall everything. It may be a faster fix for the freezing service. After the repair is successful the itunes update may work.
Hope this helps.
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