iTunes: library.itl could not be read - what to do?
It can happen that after reinstalling iTunes you get the message that the library.itl could not be read. In this article, we explain what you can do in such a case.
Apple iTunes: The library.itl file could not be read
Without the file "library.itl" you cannot load your music into iTunes. If the error message appears that this file could not be read, you have to fix the problem yourself:
- Open Finder or Windows Explorer and look for the "library.itl" file. This should be in the "Users"> "Music"> "iTunes" folder.
- Delete the file "library.itl" or rename it to "library.itl_old".
- Then reinstall iTunes, you can use the tool as usual and listen to your favorite music.
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