how to get itunes 12 to be normal?

I had the same problem but it is now fixed.

I'm afraid the only solution would be to get rid of the stupid itunes 12.0 and install itunes 11.4 again. But there is a glitch if you don't do it right.

Don't worry though it is easy.

You have to follow the tutorial here: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/audio/3415214/how-downgrade-itunes-11-itunes-10- in-mac-os-x/

It works the same if you try downgrading from 12 to 11.

I just did it and I wanted to share this because I am now relieved ! My itunes is back as it was before the update.

You can get a copy of itunes 11.4 directly from Apple here: iTunes 11.4 for OS X 10.6 (it works for 10.6 and higher)

The only problem is to get a copy of Pacifist (it is NOT free), but you can find one free VERY easily if you use torrent (you see what I mean).

If you don't want to use torrents, I can give you mine if you want, maybe I can find a way to share it on google drive or dropbox...

And don't forget to back up the itunes media folder! It is very very important indeed. I used a Time machine backup of the itunes folder before i upgraded to 12 but I think it should work for any itunes library.

Tell me what you think.

You can't install itunes normally (through the dog file without pacifist) because it will say that it wan't installed properly

If you just hate the red icon, you can make yourself a custom one with an old itunes logo you can find on the internet (http://edvindev.wordpress.com/2011/07/05/custom-folder-icons-in-mac-os-x/)

True, iTunes 12 only makes sense for the foetus that designed it. We can't keep up with this rubbish. I wish Apple stayed the same. I think they try to justify that they are still making stuff since Steve Jobs passed away (RIP Steve), but they can't improve on perfection 😉

BTW, hate Yosemite, where has Aqua gone?? Thank god the update wasn't automatic and that they leave you the choice whether you want to install it or not...(unlike iTunes)

Works great

i have the same problem, i can't even find a movie i rented to watch it.

Hi again,

The fact that your manually organised TV shows are at the wrong place is weird. I have manually organised a show called Top Gear that I have recorded on TV and it is where it should be.

I have no playlists or ratings, so I can't check that. You might find it useful to try with another itunes Backup. I heard some stories about some itunes Backups that were a bit corrupted, hence the lack of songs, videos, or indeed playlists and PDF books.

About PDF books, I've never tried these but were they stored in the itunes media folder or was it somewhere else?

When I upgraded to itunes 9, the folder where everything was stored changed its name and where things used to be. (remember how itunes music became itunes media and all the problems related to this?) I had to reorganise everything back then. Maybe there's a glitch.

Hi shotsk7

Maybe the itunes backup you used was before you downloaded the movie? I have no rented movies on hand, but can you download it again (if the itunes store doesn't offer you to download it again but to buy it again, don't do this of course)

Hi,

How did you manage to tape a TV show and put it on your computer, please?

Thanks.