Re: itunes ate my library file again

2013-06-13 Thread Mary Otten
Well, this is going to sound totally insane, but none the less iTunes seems to be working ok. At least, I've been able to get in and out of a library file more than twice, and the gremlin didn't do something to it overnight either. But here is the weird part. I had created a new library,

Re: itunes ate my library file again

2013-06-13 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, That is odd indeed. Did you have a copy of the iTunes app anywhere else outside the Applications folder that you are aware of? Applications that you attempt to run from other places often do cause weird problems that are inconsistent and difficult to figure out. Just for safety, you may

Re: itunes ate my library file again

2013-06-13 Thread Mary Otten
I'm not aware of any other copies of itunes application, but I didn't look for any; sounds like a good idea. Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

itunes ate my library file again

2013-06-12 Thread Mary Otten
Well, ok, it didn't eat the file. But I can't open it. After getting the library rebuilt and thereby losing all of my playlists, not a happy story, it opened fine exactly twice. And now, no dice again. Same error message about the library file having been made with a newer version of itunes

Re: itunes ate my library file again

2013-06-12 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, If your iTunes Library.xml file is still on your Desktop, then you should have been able to put it back into the iTunes folder and regained access to your Playlists. I agree, there seems to be something bigger going here and it's difficult to diagnose via eMail. Try holding down the

Re: itunes ate my library file again

2013-06-12 Thread Red.Falcon
Hi there! Noting your other post about weather or not to upgrade to Mountain lion or not! It might be that you will need to so you can use the latest iTunes! I'm only guessing but your message implies this with the [newer version ] part of your problem! HTH Colin On 12 Jun 2013, at 18:45, Tim

Re: itunes ate my library file again

2013-06-12 Thread Mary Otten
Well, the notes for this latest version of iTunes say it is compatible with Snow Leopard. And since my original download came via software update, I think it is reasonable to suppose that at least Apple thinks this version is ok to run on SL. Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You

Re: itunes ate my library file again

2013-06-12 Thread Tim Kilburn
Yes, the latest iTunes is totally compatible with Snow Leopard. Something in your iTunes system is corrupt or messed up in some fashion. I've never seen this problem recurring like in your case. I'm interested to hear if a new Library file changes anything. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort