Will I lose my Itunes library if my PC crashes?

if you are unsure how to create a backup with an external hardrive try this article
Back Up iTunes
just do steps 1 and 2
and if you do happen to lose your library do step 3

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When opening itunes i got the following message: "Apple Application Support was not found. Apple Application Support is required to run itunes. please uninstall itunes, then install itunes again." if i do this will i lose my music library?

when opening itunes i got the following message: "Apple Application Support was not found. Apple Application Support is required to run itunes. please uninstall itunes, then install itunes again Error 2 (Windows Error 2)." if i do this will i lose my music library?

Hi texasslagle,
It sounds like you are having issues installing iTunes on your Windows 7 PC, a frustrating situation I am sure.
There is an article that you may want to use to try to complete your install here -
iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5376
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

When trying to manually manage my music and videos on itunes its telling me that im already signed up to one itunes library and if i apply these setings it will replace my current itunes library. is this safe and would i be able too retrieve my deleted mu

when trying to manually manage my music and videos on itunes its telling me i am already connected to another itunes library and that if i apply these settings it will delete all of my data and replace it with the current itunes library. will this just delete from the i tunes library or from my i tunes account all together?

Thanks for your reply. I don't keep all of my music in the iTunes' designated music folder. I don't like the way iTunes reorganizes my songs and I keep all my music in my own self organized music folders as I don't use iTunes as my primary media application. Not to mention allot of my files come from all different corners of my computer's hard drive. It would literally take months to go through over 20 gigs of media files to pick out the songs I have in my iPhone library to rebuild an iTunes library. Like i said, I don't even use iTunes other than to transfer files to my iPhone. I thought the purpose of manually managing the files was so you don't have to sync it with the iTunes library but now it won't give my that option without requiring me to delete everything on my phone I worked so hard on.
What I don't understand is logically or technically why iTunes HAS to delete all the content off of my iphone. Who's decision in the Apple's software engineering department was to require the one's iPhone to be erased if someone loses their iTunes library? Its frustrating because it makes no sense and I feel as if the software is punishing me for reasons I don't understand by threatening to delete all my content off my phone. Is there absolutely no way to transfer my music to my iPhone without deleting everything currently on and completely rebuilding my music library from scratch?

I can't open (launch) itunes. If I uninstall then reinstall will I lose my iTunes purchases?

I can't open (launch) iTunes. If I uninstall then reinstall will I lose my iTunes purchases?

Hi Reeve7,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
In Windows 8, you should make sure you can find your iTunes library files, and you may want to backup to a different location. After that, reinstalling should fix the problem.
Good luck,
-Marcus

Reformatting my hard drive but don't want to lose my itunes library

I want to reformat my hard drive, but want to make sure that I do not lose my itunes library information when doing so. I save all of my itunes songs on an external hard drive so the reformatting won't effect the actual files. What I want to know is how do I preserve all of the information like my play counts, last played, and ratings. So that after I have reconnected my external hard drive after the format, it will still have all of the same play counts, etc. as before. Thanks.
Windows XP Pro

Hey BNH26,
This article: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301748 will show you howto move your iTunes music folder.
This article: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93313 will show you howto backup and rebuild the library and playlists.
Jason

When I open I Tunes on my lap top I get a message saying that this version of I tunes is corrupted and I need to re install. If I re install will I lose my music library already created in I tunes?

When I open I Tunes on my lap top I get a message saying that this version of I tunes is corrupted and I need to re install. If I re install will I lose my music library already created in I tunes?

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.
tt2

HT202664 my iphoto is under an old apple ID, how do I upgrade using my current ID? The current Iphoto is not working after the software upgrade. If I delete the iphoto app will i lose my photo library?

I have a MacBook pro I recently upgraded to OSX. iPhoto is now not working as it was purchased under an old apple ID and I cant find a way to use my current ID to upgrade it. Also if I delete iPhoto to then repurchase it, will I lose my photo library?

1. iPhoto won’t run any differently based on the Apple ID it’s associated with, but can only be updated from that one.
2. No. Back it up anyway.
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Apple TV will stream music but will not connect to iTunes library to stream movies or podcasts. During the unsuccessful connection process, iTunes becomes unresponsive and must be forced to quit.

Apple TV 3 will stream music via Home Sharing from iTunes on Mac running 10.6.8 but will not connect to iTunes library to stream movies or podcasts. When trying to connect, iTunes becomes unresponsive and must be forced to quit. ATV will stream movies purchased through the ATV but not those purchased through or ripped/copied onto the Mac. I've tried fixes suggested for similar problems (rebooting ATV and Mac, signing out then back into iTunes Store) to no success. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

This is the most bogus example of Apple rip-off EVER. They do not advertise this *feature* and yet expect people to invest in an Apple ECOSYSTEM? My experience with Apple TV using a central media "server" (a dedicated Mac Mini) has been atrocious. I continually get "Cannot connect..." messages and with typical Apple "it just works" mentality, there is no reason stated. I HATE APPLE TV and I HATE APPLE. Peddle your crapple somewhere else.

Will I lose my iTunes Matched song copies in the Cloud if I do not renew my iTunes Match subscritption?

Will I lose my iTunes Matched song copies in the Cloud if I do not renew my iTunes Match subscription ?

Yes.

HT1212 if i restore my ipod will it erase my itunes library on my computer

if i restore my ipod will it erase my itunes library on my computer

No. Your iTunes library is your "master copy." Doing a Restore on the iPod just erases the iPod, like deleting a playlist. Your iTunes library is not affected in any way.

HT1925 Will I lose my music library when I am required to "uninstall" I-tunes ?

Why do I have to "uninstall" I-tunes for it to open? Will I lose my music library when required to do this?

Under normal circumstances, an uninstall/reinstall doesn't touch your content. (That being said, it's still always a good idea to maintain a current backup at all times in case of disasters.)

After new update, itunes will not launch says "itunes library. itl" cannot be read because it was created by newer version. What do I do to correct this?

After the newest update, itunes will not launch says "itunes library. itl" cannot be read because it was created by newer version. What do I do to correct this?

See Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash.
tt2

Help Please: My Ipod Will Not Upload My Itunes Library

When I place my Ipod in the cradle (w/ Itunes open) - the computer recognizes the Ipod ("Updating", "Do Not Disconnect", then "Ipod Updates: Ok To Disconnect" comes up) but my library will not import. I restored the settings (and updated software). One thing - I did move my Itunes to an external drive ("F")a while back. Any suggestions anyone? Thanks,

Brian, Monty, & Janet:
If you moved the iTunes music files to another location without using iTunes to manage the move, you will cause iTunes to lose track of the music and possibly the entire Library.
Personally, I find it best to keep the iTunes
i program files
installed on the C: drive. While not completely necessary, it does make sense to manage all program files under the Windows default directory, if for no other reason than ease of locating the program.
Where the actual music
i files
are kept is not critical, as long as iTunes is aware of their location.
Let iTunes keep its
i music database
file (the 'iTunes Library.itl' meta-data file) wherever it wants and
b do not move it,
as this will completely confuse iTunes resulting in a loss of your music
i information
See these posts for some additional information and possible solutions. Read all the links provided within those posts as well. Post back if you have more questions before you attempt to fix this situation, unless you are completely sure of what you are doing and why. Chances are, we can get your Library back to normal and then move it to where you want it to be.
Buegie, "COPIED LIBRARY TO NEW DRIVE" #3, 08:22am Aug 15, 2005
Buegie, "Transferred music to new hard drive, Getting !!" #1, 08:22pm Jul 25, 2005 CDT
Buegie, "Still having problems with exhd HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" #1, 08:55pm Aug 17, 2005
Buegie, "Help with moving music...PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!" #1, 10:37pm Aug 25, 2005
Buegie, "Changing to new computer with songs on 2nd HD" #1, 12:33am Aug 30, 2005
Buegie, "Moving iTunes Library - Retaining Library Song Settings?" #2, 12:59am Aug 23, 2005
Buegie, "2 PCs, 1 External Drive, 1 i-Pod, music management w/ i-Tune" #2, 09:37am Aug 25, 2005

I have itunes on old dell desktop and older ipod, bot Macbook air...when i plugged ipod into air to try to put music library on the Air itunes, i got a erase and sync message....will this put my itunes library on my new air? thank you in advance!

I have an old dell desktop and an older ipod with my itunes library....the dell desktop is not functioning as well and have not been able to sync a newer ipod to the library .....i now have a newer Macbook air....i would like to put my library on my Air i tunes....when i attached the ipod to the air to try to sync the ipod library onto the air itunes i received a message that said i was synced with another library and that if i wanted to sync with this library i would need to "erase and sync" ....got spooked as i dont want to lose the library/ or the music....question ----will this procedure put my existing library (which is all on my older ipod) onto my Macbook air itunes?...any help would be greatly appreciated...thank you in advance...

No, it will sync the ipod to the content of the MBA which presumably has nothing on it (= erasing content of iPod and replacing it with nothing).
Ideally:
iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
do not confuse moving your whole folder and library with moving just media files as in
iTunes for Mac: Moving your iTunes Media folder - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
Quick answer if you let iTunes manage your music: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its subfolders and files) intact to the other drive. Start iTunes with the option key held down and guide it to the new location of the library.
Macworld - How to transfer iTunes libraries between PC and Mac - http://www.macworld.com/article/46248/2005/08/shiftitunes.html
Move an iTunes library from a Windows PC to a Mac - http://www.macworld.com/article/1146958/move_itunes_windows_mac.html
if you absolutely must use the iPod:
Post by Zevoneer: iPod media recovery options - https://discussions.apple.com/message/11624224 - this is an older post and many of the links are also for old posts, so bear this in mind when reading them.
Commercial software utility for transferring songs from i-device to Mac - http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848 - just media purchased from iTunes Store

Keep getting error 7 (windows error 1114) when trying to open i Tunes. If i follow given advice to uninstall i tunes / reinstall - will I lose all my library/purchases etc. As u can see i am preety computer illiterate - but i got this far. Advice please!

keep getting error7 ( windows error 1114) when trying to open i tunes. If i uninstall/reinstall will i lose my library/purchases etc. Sorry not very computer literate so easy instructions appreciated.

See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates. Your library should be safe, but you ought to back it up anyway.
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