Will uninstalling and reinstalling Itunes delete my library?
I have to uninstall itunes due to it not being able to read my ipod. I have found many ancient threads that mention that my 'music' will not be deleted reinstalling itunes. What I would really like to know is if my apps, movies, synced CD's, basically my entire itunes library is safe. Thanks in advance
Daniel
No, all the library will remain intact.
Use the Control Panel to uninstall iTunes and related software components in the following order and then restart your computer:
iTunes
QuickTime
Apple Software Update
Apple Mobile Device Support
Bonjour
Apple Application Support
Important: Uninstalling these components in a different order, or only uninstalling some of these components may have unintended affects.
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XP instructions in the following document: How to perform disk error checking in Windows XP
Vista instructions in the following document: Check your hard disk for errors
Windows 7 instructions in the following document: How to use CHKDSK (Check Disk)
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