HT203206: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues in iTunes for Windows

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jkshan2

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Q: How do I fix this? I received this error message: " The File "iTunes library .itl"

When I launch iTunes using Windows, I receive this error message: " The File "iTunes library .itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes" ( I have already uninstalled & reinstalled iTunes)

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Posted on Apr 1, 2014 4:14 PM

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Q: How do I fix this? I received this error message: " The File "iTunes library .itl"

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by mario49,

mario49 Apr 3, 2014 9:16 AM in response to jkshan2
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Apr 3, 2014 9:16 AM in response to jkshan2

Hello jkshan2,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:

iTunes: How to install the latest version
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5654

iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1451

Have a nice day,
Mario
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by turingtest2,

turingtest2 Apr 3, 2014 11:17 AM in response to jkshan2
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Apr 3, 2014 11:17 AM in response to jkshan2

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

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by mmjvirtual,

mmjvirtual Apr 3, 2014 1:23 PM in response to mario49
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Apr 3, 2014 1:23 PM in response to mario49

Okay I have this same problem. The links call for you to OPEN Itunes click on HELP and check for updated. Problem is, the error message prevents iTunes from opening to begin with. It won't open at all just the error message pops up.
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by turingtest2,

turingtest2 Apr 3, 2014 1:30 PM in response to mmjvirtual
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Apr 3, 2014 1:30 PM in response to mmjvirtual

Try my link above... Unless you deliberately attempted to downgrade iTunes you are probably running the latest version, and certainly a version compatible with your library. The library itself is most likely the problem.

tt2
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