how to designate current library

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how to designate current library

I recently opened iTunes with a previous library and then proceeded to add numerous files. Now I want to designate this modified previous library as my new "current" library. How can I do this?

Also, whenever iTunes now opens, the tab in my Task Bar shows "Previous iTunes Library." How do I change that, too?

iTunes novice here. Help, please.

Windows 7

Posted on Jul 11, 2012 11:26 AM

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Answer 1

turingtest2

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Jul 11, 2012 11:40 AM in response to weybrew

Close iTunes
Open your iTunes folder
Rename the iTunes Library file there as iTunes Library (Old).itl
Open the Previous iTunes Libraries folder
Find the library file you've been using in there. If you're not sure which you chose it will be the one with the most recent Modified Date in Details view.
Copy this file and paste it into the iTunes folder, then rename it as iTunes Library.itl
Hold down shift as you start iTunes and open the library file ..\iTunes\iTunes Library.itl

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Answer 2

weybrew Author

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Jul 11, 2012 12:27 PM in response to turingtest2

I followed your procedure and I now have a new library with the date of 7/09 (the date I started modifing the older library). Is this correct? My Task Bar tab still reads "previous itunes library" however.

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Answer 3

turingtest2

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Jul 11, 2012 12:34 PM in response to weybrew

The name given to the iTunes window is the name of the folder holding the active library file.

Close iTunes
Wait a few moments for it to fully shut down
Click the icon to start iTunes and immediately press and continue to hold down the shift key
Keep holding until asked to choose or create a library
If the question doesn't pop up go back to step 1
Click choose and browse to the iTunes Library.itl file in the main iTunes folder

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