the iTunes library file cannot be found or created

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the iTunes library file cannot be found or created

After I moved my itunes media and library back from an external drive back to my new laptop (with a larger drive), I can't open iTunes. I get this message "The iTunes Library file cannot be found or created. The default location for this file is in the iTunes folder in the "Music" folder.

The only option it gives is to click "OK" and iTunes shuts down.

I tried reinstalling iTunes but the problem persists. I've checked and my iTunes Library.itl file is in its proper location.

Any ideas?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Feb 28, 2012 6:39 AM

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airman.dad Author

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Feb 28, 2012 6:50 AM in response to airman.dad

OK.. I finally found an answer buried among a million other posts.

To fix this, click to open the iTunes app and immediately hold down the "Option" key. This will allow you to either create a new iTunes library file, or point the app to where the library is. In my case, I repointed it to the Music>iTunes folder where my library file was and this worked.

This is the link that helped me figure it out:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1589

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Dec 13, 2013 12:04 PM in response to airman.dad

Worked perfectly, thanks.

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