When I try to open itunes a hazard warning appears reading "The file "itunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes"

When i try to open itunes a hazard warning appears reading"the file itunes library.itl cannot be opened because it was created using a newer version of itunes" so i can't open my itunes on my computer

Try the following user tip:
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
EDIT: My apologies ... it'd be better to start straight in with the following user tip:
Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash

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TS1717 My Itunes won't open and I am getting message "the file "iTunes Library .itl" cannot be ready because it was created by a newer version of iTunes". Any suggestions?

My iTunes won't open and I am getting message "the file iTunes library .itl"cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Anyone have a suggestion?

I don't know why this error occurs, unless you have attempted to downgrade iTunes.
This method should get you up and running again.
Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash
Hopefully it's not been too long since you last upgraded iTunes, in fact if you get an empty/incomplete library immediately after upgrading then with the following steps you shouldn't lose a thing or need to do any further housekeeping. In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these and copy it into the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library.itl as iTunes Library (Corrupt).itl and then rename the restored file as iTunes Library.itl. Start iTunes. Should all be good, bar any recent additions to or deletions from your library.
See iTunes Folder Watch for a tool to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
When you get it all working make a backup!
tt2

Itunes.itl cannot be played because it was created by a newer version of itunes

I cannot open itunes. I am getting this error message: itunes.itl cannot be played because it was created by a newer version of i tunes.

Hello AS1590,
That definitely sounds frustrating.
I recommend completely uninstalling iTunes and all related components, as outlined in this article:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Then, once you have removed the components in order, let's reinstall via http://apple.com/itunes/download
If the issue persists, please refer to the following article:
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
Thanks,
Matt M.

I keep getting this error!!!! the file "i tunes library.itl "cannot be ready because it was creadted by a newer version of itunes

I keep getting error message " the file i tunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes.............can anyone help me please!!!!

See Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash. In certain cases a "corrupt" library can appear to be invalid for the current build of iTunes or trigger a "New Library" message.
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.

After installing latest iTunes I began having R6034 error messages, found and tried fox of removing 5 Apple programs and reinstalling iTunes. Now iTunes says my library cannot be accessed because it was created with a newer version of iTunes. HELP!

After installing latest iTunes, I began getting R6034 Runtime Error messages, found fix of removing 5 Apple programs, reboot and reinstall iTunes. Seemed to work but now getting error message that my iTunes Library (iTunes Library.itl) cannot be read because it was created with a newer version of iTunes. Need Help!!!

Try the following user tip:
Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash

When i try to open itunes on my mac a message comes up saying The file "iTunes Library" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Would you like to download iTunes now?"

When i try to open itunes, a message pops up saying "The file “iTunes Library” cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Would you like to download iTunes now?." I have tried downloading the newest version of itunes but it still won't open. What should i do?

Update your copy of itunes to the current version.

I recently transfered everything from my emac to another one but now when I try to open iTunes I get the window that states: The file "iTunes Library" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.

I recently transfered everything from my emac to another one but now when I try to open iTunes I get the window that states: The file "iTunes Library" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. The computer I transfered to had a bunch of files on it and I got full ownership of what was already there, so, how do I get to my iTunes library, I do have access as an administrator to the iTunes library (that works just fine) already there and I guess I must have had a newer version ofiTunes on my defunt eMac....

Tell us some version numbers please, of your Mac OS versions and iTunes versions on both computers (two eMacs yes?).
dlrobinson49 wrote:
I guess I must have had a newer version ofiTunes on my defunt eMac....
That is a pretty good guess.Try updating the second eMac's iTunes to at least the version that was on the first.

Just downloaded itunes when i try to open itunes it keeps coming up itunes library itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes please help!!!

just downloaded itunes when u try to open library keeps coming up itunes library itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes,please help !!!

You posted in the iTunes for Mac forum, by the way.
Troubleshooting iTunes installation on Mac OS X - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2311 - read section on Opening iTunes for information about running multiple copies of iTunes.

HT203175 When I try to open itunes i get a message saying: File "iTunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. Any help out there?

When I try to open itunes i get a message saying: File "iTunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. And itunes will not start up. Any help out there?

Hi did you ever get a solution to this problem? Having the same issue myself!

When I try to open my itunes on the PC it says "the file iTunes Library cannot be read because it was created by7 a newer version of itunes"help! i can't even sinc my phone because of this!

When I try to open my itunes on the PC it says "the file iTunes Library cannot be read because it was created by7 a newer version of itunes"help! I can't even sinc my phone because of this!

Upgrade iTunes to the latest version. It should be 10.5.3.

I am installing Itunes after a cpu restore and am getting this error reading "the file Itunes cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. I have downloaded the latest version and this is what i get when i try open the program

Hi all, please help me reinstall Itunes onto my PC. When i did a pc refresh, it deleted my itunes and microsoft office. I am now trying to reinstall itunes and am getting the following message each time i try run the new downloaded version ( i have tried a few older and the latest one and all show the same message)
the file Itunes cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes. I have downloaded the latest version
Cheers
Andrew

Tell us some version numbers please, of your Mac OS versions and iTunes versions on both computers (two eMacs yes?).
dlrobinson49 wrote:
I guess I must have had a newer version ofiTunes on my defunt eMac....
That is a pretty good guess.Try updating the second eMac's iTunes to at least the version that was on the first.

TS4123 I have used iTunes for awhile and now on my laptop when I try to open iTunes I get the following message. "The file iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Any help or suggestions?

I am unable to open my iTunes on my Toshiba laptop. I keep getting an error message of "The file iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. I don't have the problem on my iPhone though.
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Unless you've recently attempted to downgrade iTunes this is probably a sign of a corrupt library file. See Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash.
tt2

When I try to access iTunes I get 'The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.' But when I try to download iTunes I get error (-42408)...help please.

When I try to access iTunes I get 'The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Would you like to download iTunes now?'' But when I try to down load I get "unknown error occurred (-42408)". Don't know what to do next and I can't get into my iTunes library. (I have an iMac, OS10.6.8.)

Did you uninstall iTunes 11 and replace it with iTunes 10.7? If so, you'll need to go through a few steps to put things right:
Rename "iTunes Library.itl" to some other name;
Copy newst ITL file from the "Previous iTunes Libraries" folder into your main iTunes folder and rename it to "iTunes Library.itl";
Download iTunes 10.7: http://appldnld.apple.com/iTunes10/041-7195.20120912.d3uzQ/iTunes10.7.dmg
Download/install shareware app called Pacifist;
Open Pacifist and, separately, mount iTunes DMG file -- drag iTunes PKG file into Pacifist and install iTunes via the Pacifist application -- be sure to answer yes to replacing everything Pacifist asks about;
Enjoy iTunes 10.7.
Cheers,
trane

"The file 'iTunes Library.itl' cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes." Updates were only offered by Apple when I'd open iTunes. Now I can't open iTunes. How can I access the newest iTunes as an update, not a new program?

"The file 'iTunes Library.itl' cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes." Updates were only offered by Apple when I'd open iTunes. Now I can't open iTunes. How can I access the newest iTunes as an update, not a new program?

this just started w/ me yesterday. I was running 10.5.3, and nothing changed - the message just appeard out of nowhere. I update to the latest iTunes 10.6 but the message is the same.
Sounds like probably some sort of Library file corruption.
The two options available in the message box are "Download" and "Quit". Download is useless because I'm already running the latest. Quit is pretty useless.
I was going to just create a new Library and re-import all my music. Of course, all my iPhone sync settings are going go have to be recreated.

When I try to open itunes a hazard warning appears reading "The file "itunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes"

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