How to Fix the File ‘Itunes Library.Itl’ Cannot Be Read Error on Windows 10.
"When I open iTunes, via the icon, I get the message: 'The file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes. Would you like to download iTunes now?' What does the file iTunes library.itl cannot be read mean? Does anyone have any ideas as to what's going on here?"
While it does not happen too often, sometimes for some reason, the library in the iTunes gets corrupted and cannot be read anymore. The reason for iTunes library.itl cannot be read error can be system changes or iTunes files corrupted. Users usually feel helpless as they just can't access all of the songs and playlists and other stuff saved in the iTunes. Luckily, this post will tell you how to fix the file iTunes library.itl cannot be read effectively.
After upgrading Apple iTunes and restarting my computer, I received a strange error message when starting the application:
The file “iTunes Library.itl” cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.
On Windows 10, there are two different versions of iTunes; the desktop version which is meant to be used on Windows 7 but also works perfectly fine on Windows 10, and the Microsoft Store version which is free from loads of bloatware that the desktop version comes with. Using either one is easy but if you decide to change which version you use, specifically you move from the Microsoft Store version to the desktop version, you may encounter a few problems. If you’re getting the file ‘iTunes library.itl’ cannot be read error, the fix is simple.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).