How to downgrade from iTunes 11 to 10.7 (Until the next iTunes 11.xxx release)

@ pm22,

It seems that There is a SC folder that saves you authorization info, I would think that maybe that info was changed by iTunes 11... If when you try the downgrade, you have that issue again... the article I referenced, suggests to delete you "SC" info, then reauthorize you computer for your iTunes account... That's all I can assume (However Im not totally sure what all you SC info curtails.

If it where me, Since iTunes 11 Did not work on my computer at all (aka kept becoming "non responsive")... I would follow the step to delete the SC info (However... I would make a copy of the info somewhere just incase deleting it did not work. That way I can restore the file if needed).

AGAIN: I refer to my "WARNING" if you do decide to attempt to make changes to your computer whenever it involves adding/changing/deleting any files (especially Hidden Files such as the SC info), you take full responsability for any outcome as the result.

----->Maybe someone on the forums might know a little bit more about this issue :/ (That is... if the article about deleting the SC info does not resolve it). At this point though, once you reauthorize your computer... You might have to redownload your purchases again... I'm not sure though (uncharted territory here, especially since i did not have that issue 😟 )
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-Me: Win-8 pro/Intel Core2 Quad- Q9550/6.00GB Ram/64bit OS/iPhone 4s with IOS-6.0.1/Downgraded back to 10.7 [yes]

-but as soon as a stable version of iTunes 11 comes around, I may just go back (or I might wait for iTunes 12 🙂 )

!!!WARNING!!! THIS IS A MAC OPERATING SYSTEM PROCESS... DO NOT DO ON A PC!!!!

pm22 wrote:

Thanks again Spencer. I must add that I om a mac platform, not Windows, so don't know what is the equivalent of SC in OSX.

!!!WARNING!!! THIS IS A MAC OPERATING SYSTEM PROCESS... DO NOT DO ON A PC!!!!

--->I went back to the same weblink: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389 for the apple iTunes advanced Troubleshooting, and fount the following infor for MAC-OS involving the SC folder. I do not have a MAC, but it seems simple enough... Good luck! 🙂

!!!WARNING!!! THIS IS A MAC OPERATING SYSTEM PROCESS... DO NOT DO ON A PC!!!!

Remove the SC Info folder

If you are still unable to authorize your computer to play your purchases, you may be able to resolve your issue by removing the "SC Info" folder. To do so, follow these steps:

Mac OS X

1. Quit iTunes and any other open applications until only Finder is open.
2. Choose Go > Go to Folder.
3. Type /Users/Shared/SC Info and click Go.

!!!WARNING!!! THIS IS A MAC OPERATING SYSTEM PROCESS... DO NOT DO ON A PC!!!!

1. If Finder is not already set to column view, set it by choosing View > as Columns.
2. Select the SC Info folder and move it to the Trash by choosing File > Move to Trash
   
   !!!WARNING!!! THIS IS A MAC OPERATING SYSTEM PROCESS... DO NOT DO ON A PC!!!!
   
3. Restart the computer and open iTunes.
4. Authorize your computer to play your purchases. Note: If you have multiple accounts you will need to authorize your computer for each account. For more information on how to authorize your computer, see this article.

!!!WARNING!!! THIS IS A MAC OPERATING SYSTEM PROCESS... DO NOT DO ON A PC!!!!

Sorry all, I'm no longer going to be able to respond to any more questions here... 😟 The downgrade worked perfectly well for me, and possible a couple thousand others. and Hopefully many more to come.

If the Downgrade did not work for you, then I would either:

1. Research the issue on this community for your specific issue.

~or~

2. Go back to iTunes 11.

going back will both correct some issues, as well as allow you to get help from apple [as their first solution will be to upgrade to the latest software].

----->For me I will stick to 10.7 for now, and see what they decide to do with their products in the future. I currently have an iPhone 4s, and over 36k songs, and was about to purchase an iPad !! But now with the current CEO over at apple making the changes they are doing... I an holding back future purchased until further notice.

anyway's... Good luck in your endeavors!
-spencer1181

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Message was edited by: spencer1181

Itunes 11 sufferer wrote:

Best way to revert back is : save your music to a new file, not in the itunes file. uninstall itunes 11, delete all itunes librarys, install itunes 10.7 then add music from new file to your new itunes 10.7.

Every time I try to copy my playlist/music it only copies 19 songs. What is the best way to do this and get all of them? I am not a computer tekki so please make it as simple and detailed as possible. We are deploying soon so I really need to get this fixed ASAP! Thanks.

1st, I know I said that I would not reply anymore, but I couldn't help it... due to somthing another user posted (User: "Itunes7" to be exact!!!) I DO NOT RECOMEND saving your music to another file... yada, yada, what have you...

I ONLY RECOMEND reverting in the way I outlined at the BEGINNING of this post (Page 1), Please go to the original post and follow those directions....

HERE:

--->https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4559563?start=0&tstart=0<---
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Now, That said... Itunes 11 sufferer, I have a couple questions...

1. Are all your music, apps, and purchased items still where they were b4 your attempt to downgrade? (aka if you copied them to a different file, are the "originals" still intact in their original location on your PC?

2. when you go to:

"C:/Users/Spencer/Music/iTunes" (sub "Spencer" for your User name)

...Do you see a folder that says "Previous iTunes Libraries"?

3. When You Open the "Previous iTunes Libraries" Folder, do you see a list of files with dates? How many do you see? (They look like "iTunes Library yyyy-dd-mm")

<<<What your looking for is a library file that has been dated to before you did the upgrade>>>

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--->If the answer to the first 2 Q's are YES...AND you still have the Library File dated to before your upgrade then You will be able to successfully revert via my directions at the beginning of this thread:
--->HERE: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4559563?start=0&tstart=0,

But I do recommend having a friend that is a little more "computer tekki" do the downgrade for you. (as per my warning at the beginning of my post)

If the answer is No, to any of those questions then I (or my directions) cannot help. 😟

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Itunes 11 sufferer wrote:

When I try to open Itunes i get a window that comes up. It is as folows; The file "i TunesLibrary.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes.

Okay that is actually good news, If that is all you did then do the following: (This is an updated repost from Page 2 of this thread)

First I want to reiterate my WARNING:

By attempting to follow the procedures that I used... you acknowledge that if there are any purchases lost during the downgrade you take sole responsibility... I took the risk because I have my music on CD's, I regularly backup my apps to CD... and if I lose anything I will replace it myself (even if I have to repurchase it)

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When your trying to restore your previous Library w/Playlists, You will Need to: (Or your getting the error listed above)

1."Delete" the "iTunes Library.itl" In your Library Folder.
--->(Located: C:/Users/**user name**/My Music/iTunes)

2. Go to the "Previous iTunes Libraries" folder
--->(Located: in the iTunes folder mentioned above)

3. In your instance you will "Right-click" the File named "itunes Library yyyy-mm-dd.itl" and Select "COPY" (This will basicaly be the file that is dated to just before your upgrade)

***Leaving everything else alone...***

4. Go back to the iTunes Folder

--->(where you deleted the "iTunes Library.itl" file)

5. In the iTunes folder, "Right -Click" in on an empty spot and select "Paste"

6. Now there should now be a new file in the iTunes folder named "itunes Library yyyy-mm-dd.itl"

7. All you need to do now is to rename that file (That you just "Pasted")
------>From: "iTunes Library 2012-10-18.itl"

------>To: "iTunes Library.itl"

(Basically just deleting the Date)

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Again I would only reccomend someone that feels confortable with following these dirrections to actually perform them... in your words "computer tekki" 🙂

Hope this helps 😉

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