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Jaguar1980 Author

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the file "i Tunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes

Hello,

1-I was using an old itunes, then connected my new iphone of OS14 to it so it couldn't read it.

2- i removed it and tried to download the latest version which i found needs windows 10 , while i am using windows 8.1

3- searched for elder versions of iTunes, that i have luckily found , downloaded and installed, but whenever i try to run it, it gives me that message :

"the file "i Tunes library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes"

can you please help me ?

thank you

Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Nov 24, 2020 2:54 AM

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turingtest2

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Posted on Nov 24, 2020 4:29 AM

See Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash - Apple Community, in particular the bullet points towards the bottom.

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