Would love to know to restore from previous iTunes library ??

i m trying to recover some music i deleted from itunes without keeping files option is there any way to recover them cz i saw some pervious snap shots of itunes in pervious library can that help ??? anyone help please

If they were purchases from itunes: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
If not, and you did delete the files, check in your trash or restore them from your backup.

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How do I restore my previous ITUNES library?

I recently got a new hardrive from Apple. Almost done restoring my files of my old harddrive from my cloud based back/recovery tool CARBONITE. I am a DJ and I need to recover all my music and playlists as they were before I took my hardrive out (100% backed up). Whats the best way to do this? Carbonite claimed that I wouldn't have to touch my ITUNES, it would re-appear as it was previously with all the playlists, but after the struggle I have had with this recovery to date, I am guessing this might not take place.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Rion.

iTunes Library.itl
5.37 MB
6/4/2013 11:38 PM
iTunes Music Library.xml
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I do have access to these two files above also from my online portal..If that helps. Why is the .itl file back up older than the .xml I have no idea...Should I and can I use the .xml file to recover my playlist?

How can I restore my previous iTunes library?

I placed the iTunes library file in an external hard drive and had the folders containing the usic in different locations (pc hard drive and two external HD). But then some months ago the compueter from which I were running iTunes crash down ans subsequently I had to replace its hard disc though I managed to keep all the folders wwith my music. Now my question is: how can I do to restore my previous library? Since I have a really big amont of albums, I had them distributed in different devices (5 iPods + 1 iPhone) so I think it is nit possible to get the whole library back form one single of the devices. Thank you for your help.

Pedro, I haven’t had a need to do this myself, but here is a link that describes different methods to consolidate multiple itunes libraries: http://ipod.about.com/od/restoreandreformatipod/tp/Consolidate-Itunes-Library-Fr om-Many-Pcs-To-One.htm
Also, here is something on recreating a itunes library from the xml file. http://fixmyapple.com/troubleshooting-guides/how-to-re-create-your-itunes-librar y/. You should have the xml if you backed up the itunes folder before the crash.
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TS2570 how do i locate and restore my previous itunes library?

How do i locate and restore my previous i tunes library?

I have the same question. I opened my itunes and there is only songs that I have brought for the last 2 years. What happened to all the other songs I bought?
If I'm in the wrong place to ask this question, do you know where I can find some HELP?

Previous iTunes Library - how to "force" a backup

Hi there
Running iTunes 11.4 on Windows 7 64 bit
With the Previous iTunes Library folder I notice iTunes seems to make Library backups at "random". Is there a way I can force it to do a library backup whenever I want?
Am asking as this morning opened iTunes and there was no music in it. From searching here I found the fix, that is, to copy and past a library from "Previous iTunes Library" folder to the main iTunes folder. The fix worked a treat but the only thing was the most library file was back in May of this year (2014). Henve my question.
I'd like to make this file once a month or so, is there a way to do it so if ? Is there any rhyme or reason as to when iTunes actually does it?
Many thanks
Andrew

The backups are made during any iTunes update that makes a change to the database structure, e.g. to support a new feature. You can make a manual copy of the .itl file any time that iTunes isn't running. See Backup your iTunes for Windows library with SyncToy for a comprehensive approach to backing up the entire library.
tt2

I would like to know if "Restore Backup" to my new phone will load up all the information I have which backed up from my other phone. I only "clicked" on "Backup" when I connected the new phone to my computer. I was afraid to click on "Restore Backup".

I would like to know if "Restore Backup" to my new phone will load up all the information I have which backed up from my other phone. I only "clicked" on "Backup" when I connected the new phone to my computer. I was afraid to click on "Restore Backup" to have all the other information I had from my other iPhone load up to my new iPhone. Hope you can help. What is the difference between "Backup" and "Restore Backup"; is all that different from synching.Thanks. Ana

That's up to you. Do you want the data on your old phone on your new phone? If so, you follow the directions here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2109
If you want to setup your new phone as a new device, then there is nothing you need to do.

HT201263 new iPad air. set it as new device. asked in itunes to restore from previous older iPad backup. it's not restored\i'm asked to do it agagin and again, in loop

new iPad air. set it as new device. asked in itunes to restore from previous older iPad backup. it's not restored\i'm asked to do it agagin and again, in loop
tried defining the iPad as new - the same problem. started it in recovery mode - the same

The definition of insanity.....
Does it ask for the old device by name? How do you know it isn't restored? Have you completed setup and checked on the device?
Are you using the same iTunes account and Apple ID?
On your iTunes account, Open preferences, go to devices tab
Look in the box for a backup of your old device. Is there a backup?
If there is no backup, you have nothing to restore.

I've lost my music, how can i restore my iTunes from a "Previous iTunes Library"?

my music library is still intact but when i try to play my music, it tells me i need to locate it.
I didn't delete my music and i have quite a few important files,
one of my "Previous iTunes Library" has a date when i know it worked,
I still have all the music files working on my iPhone so this is stopping me from syncing my iphone.
How do I reset it back to how it was and get my music back?
Or at least transfer the songs back from my iPhone (They're not purchased)
Thanks.

For general library squiffiness following an upgrade the easiest thing is to restore your last backup, but I guess if it were that simple you wouldn't be here.
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 andcopy 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! For example grab SyncToy 2.1, a free tool from MS. This can be used to copy your entire iTunes library (& other important data folders) onto another hard drive or network share. You can then use SyncToy periodically to synchronise or echo your library to the backup. A preview will show which files need to be updated giving you a chance to spot unexpected changes and during the run only the new or updated files will be copied saving lots of time. And if your media is all organised below the main iTunes folder then you should also be able to open the backup library on any system running the same version of iTunes regardless of drive letter or path.
tt2

HT4914 I would like to know if after subscribing to ITunes Match I will be able to delete my library from my PC and, by these means, liberating the disk space currently used by my music

I would like to know if after subscribing to ITunes Match I will be able to delete my library from my PC and, by these means, liberating the disk space currently used by my music

Your purchased music is availble for download again at no cost. If you have iTunes match service, you can download your matched music.

Restored via iCloud but when plugged in laptop asks me to restore from previous or start as new phone

SSo when in Apple store they re stored my iPhone via iCloud but now I want to put music on to it but when I plug it in it asks me to either start as new phone or restore from previous(which I don't want to do)

I have a very similar problem.
My new iPhone 5 won't let me in at all. It asks the same questions as you have, wanting to set up as new or from Backup, and I choose From Backup. Then we just go round and round in circles; the iPhone insists on synchronising with iTunes over and over and over again even when it's just finished.
I connected the new iPhone 5s to iTunes and it appeared to Sync. According to iTunes my new iPhone now contains the music, and apps that my old iPhone 3G had had previously. iTunes indicated that the phone was about a third full of music and stuff.
If I press the button on the iPhone, while connected to iTunes, the iPhone asks my country etc, I get to choose whether to restore or start as new. Choose Restore and it wants to connect to iTunes (again). I can Sync again but I still can't get further forward.
If I disconnect the iPhone before pressing its button, I get Hello and then it says to connect to iTunes (again). I plug it into my laptop, iTunes finds it , backs it up again, and I can sync it or restore it again as often as I like.
I'm going to see if I can choose Restore Backup (? a stupid oxymoron, Restore Backup indded; I assume it means restore FROM backup otherwise we're in trouble). Then I'll look for anearlier backup as sberman suggests. What sberan says certainly makes sense.

HT4859 i have setup an ipad without connecting to computer, i am now connecting for first time to itunes it asks if i want to set up as new ipad or restore from previous backup (my iphone not ipad), i have backed ipad up to icloud when i connect back to i

i have set up my wifes ipad mini wirelesly, i am now connecting for first time to itunes it asks if i want to set up as new ipad or restore from previous backup (my iphone not ipad), i have backed ipad up to icloud when i connect back to itunes will it give me an option to restore from icloud, i dont want to lose the apps and data my wife has already installed through her account... any thoughts

1. set up as new
2. transfer you wife's purchases.
3. Just in case create one computer back up manually.
Enjoy.

Iphone 5 won't restore from previous backup

I can't get my phone to restore from a previously synced version. I restored my phone thinking I could fix another issue (text messages not deleting) and now I have a phone that won't restore. I run through all the processes to restore and the phone restarts just like iTunes tells me it will do and then it starts all over again. I have tried this at least 10 times with the same results.

I have the same problem. I upgraded iphone 5 to iOS 7.02 and it went into recovery mode so I had to restore to factory settings. After that it gave me the option to set up as new phone or restore from backup. When I chose restore from backup, everything seems to work fine then it restarts and apple logo comes on and bar underneath never loads/advances. It never gives an error message. So at this point my only option seems to be set it up as a new phone. Very frustrating. Did you ever find a fix for this?
Note: I've tried restoring from both itunes and icloud backup.

HT204088 My 3 year has purchased several apps. And I would love to know how she did when my password has to be typed in to confirm purchases...

My 3 year old has purchased several apps. And I would love to know how she did this when my password has to be typed in to confirm purchases...

OK
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For restoring from backup itunes is asking for password

Hi Experts
for restoring from backup itunes is asking for password and i didn't give any password when backup was going on not even i checked on encrypt my backup.
please help me ASAP

See:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3057884
I too have experienced the "blame everything but Apple products/software" indoctrination of the Apple phone support techs!
I have a feeling that iTunes automatically switches encryption on and puts as default a previous iTunes store password but as I don't leave mine the same all the time (and don't feel the need to remember historic passwords that I'm not using to secure anything against) I have no clue what it is.
Good luck trying to get useful advice on here relating to the issue, it will go along the lines of...
1) Its your fault for setting it and forgetting the password,
2) We know everything and theres definately no way iTunes would set backups to encrypt without your knowledge and...
3) Theres no fix for this issue, you might be able to save some of your data, but most will be lost (unless you specifically ask for an iTunes redownload exemption/ token then your purchases could be lost too).
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I have lost my previous itunes library and the content is no longer on my ipod touch. How do I recover my previous itunes library? I have already tried the backup but because the content was erased from my ipod that did not work.

I have lost my previous itunes library content after atempting to sync my ipod. Is there any way that apple can provide me with a history restore for an itunes library?

if you have all the songs still on your ipod you can put them back on your computer from the ipod... just DONT LET ITUNES SYNC WITH YOU IPOD when you plug it back in. change the settings to manual control for syncing ipods or your itunes will delete all of them. i dont know what to do for the unchecked songs... i had a similar situation and i used a mac program to take the songs off of my ipod. hope this helps.. just google for an application that will let ya take songs off the ipod.

Would love to know to restore from previous iTunes library ??

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