Q: iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes

I can't get my Itunes to open my Mac. I haven't changed anything but I'm getting a message saying iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes.

Posted on Feb 13, 2014 11:22 AM

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by braden85,

braden85 Feb 15, 2014 12:52 PM in response to bristanley
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Feb 15, 2014 12:52 PM in response to bristanley

Hey bristanley!

Here is an article that deals with this error message:

OS X Lion: iTunes opens to "created by a newer version" alert
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3918

Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.

Cheers,
Braden
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by Limnos,

Limnos Feb 15, 2014 1:24 PM in response to bristanley
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Feb 15, 2014 1:24 PM in response to bristanley

Make sure you don't have multiple copies of hte iTunes application on your computer, one being an older one than you normally use. Open iTunes and go to the upper left menus to About iTunes and report which version it says you are running.
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by pastorapple,

pastorapple Apr 17, 2014 8:03 PM in response to bristanley
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Apr 17, 2014 8:03 PM in response to bristanley

I have an HP desktop and got the same message. I just followed the steps in this video and the problem was resolved in under 2 minutes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMT0XFxJLrY

Hope this helps someone else!
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