iTunes doesn't show the songs in my library.

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Alexander.

I also got a new computer and tranfered my whole HD to my new one and also downloaded the new copy of itunes and now i get "THE ITUNES MUSIC LIBRARY CANNOT BE SAVED, YOU DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH ACCESS PRIVLEGES FOR THIS OPPERATION". .. i have contacted apple and there giveing me the run around, i don't think they know and i think i'm going to go to a company that look after people and makes sure they don't lose all there 1000 song cos there not mp3's .. tempted to move to "napster" cos they'll reply to me

Hi. Up until yesterday, I have had never had any problems with itunes. WHen I opened the program yesterday, none of my music (1800 songs) showed up. I went to the My Music file, saw all my songs there, and dragged the itunes library back into my library source list. Every song appeared, but a message came up saying the original file could not be found. I exited out, gave up for awhile, and came back to find it working.

This morning, I had the same problem. None of my songs appeared in my library, and when I went to the My Music file, none of my songs appeared. When I attempted to drag it into my source list to see what would happen, no music appeared. When I tried to open the itunes folder under My music, it said windows could not open this file...to open this file, windows needs to know what program created it...and it gave me the option of using the web to find the program that created it or to choose it myself...Needless to say, I've tried everything and searched this site and others for help, and I can't figure it out. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Please email to: cmeaney2@washcoll.edu Thank YOu!

I have 1 of the same problems...i had spyware on my computer so i had to delete windows and everything with it...so i had to redownload itunes....when i did i put my ipod in and my old library came up but it said i could switch it but i think that would delete everything..some1 help

wow u took a hrastic action of wiping up your HD jus because of spware... 9wiping up the hd is always the last resort...

anyway.. in itune s u'll see Add folder in tunes library simply browse to the folder u kept your songs and click ok

i'f u put the song in itunes>my music folder u'll dont have to do this: make sure copy files ti itunes music folder is enabled and concolidate your library. now u can delete your earlier files

You know, people . . . I'm sure there are a few of you in this thread that have NOT gotten help . . . there are SO many different posts, I can't tell what's answered and what's not. This is a PRIME example of why, if you have a problem, you should START YOUR OWN thread. It's just as easy as posting in (hijacking) somebody else's thread and will get you the help you need and came here for.

I wish you all luck!

so do you know how to fix this problem?

this is an easy fix. I found it out while I was reading everyone complaining about this lol. I had the same problem obviously. all you do is

open itunes > File > Add Folder to Library > select your previous Itunes library

and wahlah! your library is back.

hope this helps all the troubled souls!

I just downloaded the new version of itunes and it overwrote my current version and now my music library is empty. Help please.

I would suggest reading all entries regarding losing your library. I eventually found mine but not the way anyone suggested. I think the closest one that pointed me in the right direction is going through windows explorer and finding all music files and looking for your library. Once you find it then import them back into itunes. Good Luck!

If i have itunes on two computers ie at work and at home when i purchase music on my account will it go on to both computers library

Russell,

No, purchased music loads into the computer where you made the purchase. You have to manually copy the file to other computers.

You can
* burn them to CD - use "Data CD" option in Preferences -> Burning tab to retain the file in its best quality
* e-mail them to the other computer - assuming your e-mail providers support large file attachments
* upload them to an ftp server and grab them from the other computer(s)
* and so on...

Hi, I am new to ipod and this samee thing has happened to me twice. I lost all of my music and time and I know I did not delete anything. What did you end up doing. thanks, candice carter

Hi I am also new to this and am experiencing the same problems. Re installing the songs are beginning to be a hassle for me. Did you ever come up with a resolution??
Candice

similar problem. I tried to transfer itunes from one PC to another just by saving it to a USB stick. however, i think only the shortcut saved as oppossed the whole file cos when i open it, it just pops up an empty itunes with no music.
can anyone help please??? Mike