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Q: If I download the 65 bit I tunes it asks if I want to delete I tunes or fix.  If I choose delete so that I can reinstall the 64 bit, is all my data in library lost

If I try to download the 64 bit I tunes, the options are to fix or delete.  If I choose delete (so that later) I can reinstall the 64 bit, will all my current data in library lost

Posted on Sep 8, 2013 9:50 AM

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  • by sheila_m.,

    sheila_m. sheila_m. Sep 10, 2013 12:50 PM in response to schecmi
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    Sep 10, 2013 12:50 PM in response to schecmi

    Hello schecmi,

     

    The iTunes music and media files are stored in a different location than the iTunes application.  Because they are stored in different locations, you can uninstall the iTunes application without affecting your media files.

     

    The iTunes media files are stored in the following locations:

    About the iTunes Library files

    Your two iTunes Library files keep track of what media you've added to iTunes, how you've organized it, and other information such as playlists. These two files are in your iTunes folder by default:

    • Mac OS X: /Users/username/Music/iTunes/
    • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\
    • Windows Vista: C:\Users\username\Music\iTunes\
    • Windows 7: C:\Users\username\My Music\iTunes\
    • Windows 8: C:\Users\username\My Music\iTunes\

     

    You can find the full article here:

    Where are my iTunes files located?

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1391

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    Best,

    Sheila M.

  • by AnaMusic,

    AnaMusic AnaMusic Sep 10, 2013 1:06 PM in response to schecmi
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    Sep 10, 2013 1:06 PM in response to schecmi

    schecmi wrote:

     

    ...  will all my current data in library lost

     

    Not necessarily... BUT... It is prudent to create and maintain a Backup of your iTunes Library.

     

    Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..

     

    Full Details Here  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751