where did my non iTunes music go

i downloaded the latest update 10.9.5 on my macbook pro....now i open iTunes and my 10,000+ songs are GONE. All that are saved are the songs i have recently purchased from iTunes...i have had music since 1996 on my computer (non iTunes) including some youtube to mp3 songs and music from CDs....that is ALL GONE...I need help! Please!

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Apr 27, 2016 4:11 PM

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Apr 27, 2016 7:16 PM in response to fromhoboken

If you're fretting this much it is because you don't maintain backups and when your drive dies (and it will some day) your files really will be gone.


ASC user turingtest2 help document: Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6561


If you don't see your content after updating iTunes - https://support.apple.com/kb/HT203225

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