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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  • 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.
    tt2

  • 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.

  • Problems uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes data on Windows 7

    Hello,
    Can someone please help me out.
    I recently had problems with the backup data on my iPhone 5S. Whenever I would try and sync my phone with iTunes on Windows 7 the backup would get stuck.
    I read on one of the threads that previous backup data can be manually deleted fromApplication Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\. I did so by first cut-pasting the old backup folder to my desktop and then I tried to backup my iPhone and it worked. However, when I tried to delete the old backup folder from my desktop the folder wouldn't go away. I restarted my pc and even ran it on safe mode to delete this folder but it just wouldn't go away. After that everytime I would try to even click on this 'corrupted' folder my system would get stuck but otherwise everything worked fine on my pc. So I thought maybe if I tried to reinstall iTunes I might be able to get rid of this folder. But, unfortunately, after I uninstalled iTunes I am not able to reinstall it on my pc. The instalation keeps giving an error.
    Again, I tried restarting and getting rid of the following folders that still existed (as mentioned on Apple Support):
    C:\Program Files\Bonjour
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\CoreFP
    Still no success I am unable to delete the above folders and the 'corrupted' one. I have a lot of stuff on my phone which I haven't been able to backup for days now plus my computer gets stuck if I even go near that 'corrupted' folder (which I can't even move from my desktop).
    Can anyone please help me solve this problem. I need to delete the corrupted folder and install iTunes again.
    I would really appreciate your help. Thank you!

    See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for tips on repairing the iTunes installation. One of the tools mentioned there, Unlocker, should be able to delete the folders that you are having trouble removing.
    tt2

  • I have installed latest update for itunes but it will not install and I receive a message Apple Mobile device failed to start. I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes but have the same problem. I am using windows 7 and internet explorer

    I have downloaded the latest Itunes update, but it will not install and I receive a message 'apple mobile device failed to start'. I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes but still have the same problem!

    Hi there willjay3976,
    You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
    iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
    -Griff W. 

  • 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.

  • I tried to update itunes and now it won't open, how do I fix it?  Will uninstalling and reinstalling erase my library?

    I tried to update itunes and now it won't open, how do I fix it?  Will uninstalling and reinstalling erase my library?

    Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Win XP) or Programs and Features (later)
    Remove all of these items in the following order:
    iTunes
    Apple Software Update
    Apple Mobile Device Support (if this won't uninstall move on to the next item)
    Bonjour
    Apple Application Support
    Reboot, download iTunes, then reinstall, either using an account with administrative rights, or right-clicking the downloaded installer and selecting Run as Administrator.
    The uninstall and reinstall process will preserve your iTunes library and settings, but ideally you would back up the library and your other important personal documents and data on a regular basis. See this user tip for a suggested technique.
    Please note:
    Some users may need to follow all the steps in whichever of the following support documents applies to their system. These include some additional manual file and folder deletions not mentioned above.
    HT1925: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes for Windows XP
    HT1923: Removing and reinstalling iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
    tt2

  • My ipod touch 5th gen will not connect to itunes, but my computer registers my ipod. i have tried placing my ipod in recovery mode, uninstalled and reinstalled itunes, and restarted my laptop but my ipod will not connect to my itunes..... help ._.

    My ipod touch 5th gen will not connect to itunes, but my computer registers my ipod. i have tried placing my ipod in recovery mode, uninstalled and reinstalled itunes, and restarted my laptop but my ipod will not connect to my itunes..... help ._.

    Try
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
    I would start with              
    Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
    or              
    Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
    Before you reinstall the Apple software, also remove iCloud vi Control Panel Remove programs. The reinstall the Apple programs
    New cable and different USB port?
    Runs this and see if the results help with determine the cause
    iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
    Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

  • Iphone 4 not recognized and will not sync after latest itunes update.  I have done all trouble shooting and uninstalled and reinstalled itunes to no avail.

    iphone 4 not recognized and will not sync after latest itunes update.  I have done recommendedl trouble shooting and uninstalled and reinstalled itunes to no avail. Can I go back to earlier version of itunes or restore computer to fix?

    'The installer has insufficient privileges to modify this file C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\Web kit.resources\inspector\Images\Spinner Inactive Selected.gif.'
    That one's consistent with disk/file damage. The first thing I'd try with that is running a disk check (chkdsk) over your C drive.
    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)
    Select both Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, or use chkdsk /r (depending on which way you decide to go about doing this). You'll almost certainly have to schedule the chkdsk to run on startup. The scan should take quite a while ... if it quits after a few minutes or seconds, something's interfering with the scan.
    Does the chkdsk find/repair any damage? If so, can you get an install to go through properly afterwards?

  • HT1925 will i lose any songs if i uninstall and reinstall itunes?

    will I lose songs if I uninstall and reInstall itunes on windows xp?

    See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for guidance on the rebuild, backup tips, and more.
    tt2

  • Uninstall and reinstall iTunes in Windows XP

    I've been tring to upgrade to the latest version of iTunes, but the upgrade installation always crashes.  Does anyone know if I will lose all of the music I have on my pc if I try to completely uninstall and reinstall iTunes in Windows XP?  Alternatively can anyone tell me the folder where iTunes saves songs be default in Windows XP so that I could save them to a thumb drive before I do the uninstall?  Thanks.

    Do you get an error message when you try to install iTunes? If so, what does it say? (Precise text, please.)

  • Hi, my itunes will not work.  I get a message saying it is out of date.  But I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes and I get the same message?

    hi, my itunes will not work.  I get a message saying it is out of date.  But I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes and I get the same message?

    When uninstalling iTunes on your windows computer, there is a specific way it must be done in order to completely uninstall all components of the software.  Ensure you follow the article for your correct OS.
    Did you do this when uninstalling??
    Windows XP - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925.
    Windows Vista or Windows 7 - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923.

  • I recently tried to update iTunes to 11.1, and am now getting an error message "This application has failed to start because MSVCR80.d11 was not found."  I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes multiple times.  Am running Windows XP Svc Pack 3.  help

    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 just bought a new Nano. It says I need to uninstall and reinstall iTunes. If I uninstall iTunes, will it wipe out all the music I've already downloaded on my computer?

    I just bought a new Nano. it says I need to uninstall and reinstall iTunes. If I uninstall iTunes will it wipe out all of the music I have already downloaded on my computer?

    No. Back it up anyway.
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  • I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes Version 11.4.1 and still cannot access. I continue to get the Error 7 Windows Error 193 and now I am getting the Apple Mobile Device failed to start. I can't access any of my music I HAVE PURCHASED. What  to do?

    I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes Version 11.4.1 and still cannot access. I continue to get the Error 7 Windows Error 193 and now I am getting the Apple Mobile Device failed to start. I can't access any of my music I HAVE PURCHASED. What  to do?

    I am getting the same error message - error 7, Windows error 193 running iTunes on a PC Laptop (HP) which has been running iTunes previously for at least 2 years. 
    I followed the Apple support page and uninstalled (in order) all Apple programmes specified, rebooted, then re-installed.  Two additional errors crop up in re-installation, the first one is to do with Apple Mobile Support Device Services.  It seems that this might be rectified by plugging in said devices before finishing the re-install.  The second reads iTunesHelper was not installed correctly please re-install iTunes.  This persists. I cannot uninstall iTunesHelper using the Control Panel, but I can delete it using Windows.  However, after re-installing again, it still won't run and the original error comes back.  I've downloaded and uninstalled 15 times now and this is taking far too long to be acceptable. 

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