How do I resolve 'iTunes Library itl' error while reinstalling iTunes?

Had iTunes for years but it would not open so i deleted it and tried to reintall but get error msg The file <itunes Library itl" cannot be read because it was createdby a newer version of i Tunes.No idea what ver of iTunes was used since it's been deleted, What's next?



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Posted on Mar 9, 2025 2:00 PM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2025 2:51 PM

See Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash - Apple Community. You may need to use the shift-start-iTunes method to explicitly choose the .itl file that is opened. This error message may sometimes present even when you are running the current version.


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