Dennis Robinson4

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Q: Want to restore files, where do I find latest list?

I had to restore my system due to the Trojan virus and seem to be up and running with a lot of help from these boards.

The only problem I still have is not being able to restore my itunes to the latest play list. I keep getting the list I loaded

in May of 2011 when I put this computer in service. Any advise of where I can find the list I had before dumping and

reloading?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7), 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5,owc 500 GB ex

Posted on Apr 9, 2012 1:52 PM

I have this question too

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Dennis Robinson4

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Thanks all, I got to Feb 12 and am asking itunes to resend those songs purchased after that.

All is well.

Posted on Apr 11, 2012 11:08 AM

Q: Want to restore files, where do I find latest list?

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by Chris CA,

Chris CA Apr 9, 2012 2:21 PM in response to Dennis Robinson4
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Apr 9, 2012 2:21 PM in response to Dennis Robinson4

It is in the most recent backup you made of your computer.
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Dennis Robinson4 Apr 9, 2012 3:33 PM in response to Chris CA
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Apr 9, 2012 3:33 PM in response to Chris CA

I went to a back up of March 26th and restored from that and got library from May of 2011.
In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder there is a file dated Mar 19, 2012 but I do not know
how to access it.
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by Chris CA,

Chris CA Apr 9, 2012 7:42 PM in response to Dennis Robinson4
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Apr 9, 2012 7:42 PM in response to Dennis Robinson4

You need to restore the entire iTunes folder.
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by Limnos,

Limnos Apr 9, 2012 8:15 PM in response to Dennis Robinson4
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Apr 9, 2012 8:15 PM in response to Dennis Robinson4

What are the iTunes library files? - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1660

More on iTunes library files and what they do - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITunes#Media_management

iTunes 9: Understanding iTunes Media Organization - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3847

Image of iTunes folder structure Dec. 2011 - https://discussions.apple.com/message/16923545
see also:
Image of folder structure and explanation of different iTunes versions (turingtest2 post) - https://discussions.apple.com/message/13025536

What are all those iTunes files? - http://www.macworld.com/article/139974/2009/04/itunes_files.html

It should be the library.itl file in your itunes folder, assuming you use default settings for everythig (you don't specify otherwise).
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Dennis Robinson4 Apr 11, 2012 11:08 AM in response to Dennis Robinson4
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Apr 11, 2012 11:08 AM in response to Dennis Robinson4

Thanks all, I got to Feb 12 and am asking itunes to resend those songs purchased after that.
All is well.
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