Reinstall iTunes and keep your data
It happens again and again that applications have to be reinstalled. This can also apply to iTunes. In this case, you want to keep your extensive collection of data.
Back up data before reinstalling
- Switch to the Finder or Explorer and open the user folder there. Depending on operating system and settings specified during installation you will find under "music"or a similar directory, discover the iTunes folder.
- Open it and navigate to "iTunes Media ". This is the place where the Apple-Application not only backs up songs, but also apps, films, ringtones and TV series.
- Copy the folder with the data you want to keep on the desktop or on a USB stick for security. Make sure that films can quickly take up several gigabytes. After these preparations, the reinstallation can begin.
Keep songs and update iTunes
- Download over the Apple website the current version of iTunes on your computer and start the received file with a double click.
- Let yourself be guided through the installation menu and follow the instructions on the next steps.
- After a short waiting time, all information should be transferred. Reinstalling iTunes succeeded, but the data may not be visible in the application for the time being.
- So open the directory again and overwrite the "iTunes Media" folder, keeping the program closed yourself.
- After the next start you should see that the individual files are recognized.
- If this is not the case, remove the pasted data and simply drag the folders directly into the application. This will then take over the import and insertion into the library and make playback possible. This way you keep your music as well as your films and apps.
ITunes: Backing up data - notes
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