Will I lose my music if I uninstall?

I ran update to 12.1 but I get error messages,ran the repair didn't help.If I uninstall will I lose my music.

If you uninstall iTunes you music should still stay on your computer as an iTunes folder in Music.
So if you uninstall iTunes and then install it again your music will not be deleted

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    No, keep your library and you'll be fine. Just go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program
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    You should not rely on iCloud to backup your music.  There is no guarantee that any content will be available for redownload. You should always maintain a backup copy of your computer and its content.
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    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 -
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5376
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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    Brett L

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    Hi
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    Next try is to uninstall itunes and re-install it. However...will I lose my music library when I do this?
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    However, you do have a current backup of the iTunes folder and all other important info on your hard drive, correct?

  • 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.)

  • Will I lose my music if iTunes says its corrupt to uninstall then reinstall

    Will I lose my music if my iTunes is corrupt and needs to be uninstall and then reinstalled

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    If you need to remove and reinstall iTunes on your Windows machine, you may find the following article useful:
    Apple Support: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1925
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    - Brenden

  • I tunes will no longer open. If I uninstall and re-install itunes will I lose the music in the library

    Itunes weill no longer open. If I uninstall and re-install itunes will I lose the music from the itunes library?

    Hello,
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    Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
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    Griff W.

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    See this user tip for a suggested backup strategy.
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  • What are the reprecussions of deauthorizing all my computers from my itunes account? will i lose my music?

    What are the reprecussions of deauthorizing all my computers from my itunes account? will i lose my music? can I reauthorize my computers and still have all the same music as before?

    There are no reprecussions.
    You lose nothning.

  • I have Itunes on my PC using Vista. I had some issues. If I end up removing and reinstalling ITunes will I lose my music? Its like 6000 songs.

    I have Itunes on my PC using Vista. I had some issues. If I end up removing and reinstalling ITunes will I lose my music? Its like 6000 songs.

    See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
    Your library should be fine, but you ought to backup routinely anyway.
    tt2

  • Hey - if I restore my iPhone will I lose the music I've purchased from it?

    Hey - if I restore my iPhone will I lose the music I've purchased from it?

    A restore will erase your iTunes media but you can re download iTunes purchases without being charged again.
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
    "With iTunes 10.3 and iOS 4.3.3 or later, you can download your previous purchases directly to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or computer.1"

  • HT204074 will i lose the music on my decive if i enable itunes match

    Will I lose the music on my iphone if I enable itunes match?

    You will not "lose" your music, since:
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    or
    2) you have it available from the itunes store, if you bought the tracks there.
    These two methods are the only options to get music into the phone, so you can't lose a single track.
    However, if you chose to enable iTunes match in your device, it will erase the music that is already stored in your phone, and you will have to load it from the cloud. I assume this is the answer that you are looking for. Hope this helps.

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    When starting itunes it says Itunes not properly installed. If you want to inport or burn CD, you will need to reinstall itunes. It has been working for years so don't know why I'm getting this message. But my question is, if I reinstall will I lose my music and if so how can I save my musiic?
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    Mary

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