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• Delete Itunes Library File
• Itunes Library Delete Duplicates

“I'm running iTunes 11 for Windows and JAWS 14 on an XP SP2 machine. I need to delete my current iTunes library and start a new one. I want to keep all my media files and just delete the library files. How do I do this? – applevis.com”

If after updating iTunes you started looking for your music files, videos or podcasts, then you need to learn how iTunes library files can be deleted while keeping all other media files at the same time. But most iTunes users just like our clients (Applevis.com) don’t know this trick. So, we shall be discussing ways/tricks to clear iTunes library and start over.

• Part 1: How to Clear iTunes Library and Start over
• Part 2: How to Rebuild iTunes Library
• Part 3: How to Clean iTunes Duplicates

Sep 03, 2008  Hi, Dave. You can delete the current entries in your Library by highlighting them - iTunes Edit menu Select All will do the trick - and then right-clicking Delete. Aug 28, 2015  It may happen that after updating iTunes some of your music files, videos or podcasts no longer appear in your library. This procedure explains how to clear your iTunes library and create a new one, by deleting two files from the iTunes folder. First close iTunes and then navigate to the iTunes folder: On Mac OS X: Click on Go Home.Navigate to Music iTunes. Is it safe to delete the file Caches, in the Library of the Mac OS X Hard Drive? It's a pretty big file, 3.56 GB, Caches reminds me of logs i don't need or browser cookies. Is it safe to delete.

How to Clear iTunes Library and Start over

#1. How to Clear iTunes Library and Start Over – on Windows

1.1 Easiest and Best Way

We’ve done much research on the issues faced by users of iTunes for Windows PC, and we found that many of them go through rigorous processes and yet never achieve their aim which is clearing iTunes library in order to start a fresh. However, we finally found this software: iMyFone TunesFix can clear iTunes library in just 1-click. Even you are poor with computer technology, you can use the software without any difficult.

Here are the steps to clear iTunes library and start over via TunesFix:

Step 1: Open iMyFone TunesFix, go to home interface, select 'Quick Clean' mode.

Step 2: Click 'Scan' to let the software scans your iTunes library. When the scan is done, your iTunes library will be showed by list.

Step 3: Check 'iTunes Media Files' and click 'Clean'.
Step 4: When the clean is done, your iTunes library will be cleared. Open your iTunes, it will automatically create new library.

Some key features of TuneFix:

• Selectively clean your iTunes library and much other data.
• Success rate up to 98%.
• Easy to use, even the beginners can handle it.
• 4 repair modes to fix lots of iTunes error issues.

Delete Itunes Library File

1.2 Free Way

besides the way using iMyFone TunesFix, there is another ways to clear iTunes library, follow these steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Launch Windows Explorer, click on Music Folder, and then iTunes Folder. You will see two files: iTunes Library.itl and iTunes Music Library.xml.
Step 2: Delete both files from iTunes folder.
Step 3: Restart iTunes, and it will automatically create new library.

#2. How to Clear iTunes Library and Start over – on Mac

If you always use your MacBook to play audio files, podcasts, videos, and other iTunes library files, but unfortunately, your iTunes library got corrupted, you may have to clear iTunes library and start over again.

To delete iTunes library on Mac, follow these steps:

How to Rebuild iTunes Library

Easiest Way – iMyFone TunesMate

iMyFone TunesMate is the easiest way for iTunes clearing library and start over again, or rebuild your damaged iTunes library in 1-click. TunesMate is an iOS media file transfer tool that functions perfectly as an iTunes alternative. It has been used by iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users to transfer, clear and rebuild iTunes media library on Windows and Mac PCs.

Key Features:

• Easily bypass iTunes restrictions and unknown iTunes errors.
• Share iTunes music with family or friends, even with different Apple IDs.
• Restore lost, damaged or corrupted iTunes library by copying media files from your iPhone, iPad, iPod… up to unlimited devices.
• Transfer files including music, movies, playlists, podcasts, audiobooks, TV shows, iTunes U, photos, and 10+ more.
• Receives lots of positive reviews from Getintopc, Geekreply, etc.

The Steps to rebuild iTunes library:

Step 1: Run TunesMate on your computer, and connect your iOS device.
Step 2: Click “Transfer iDevice Media to iTunes” from the Home interface. TunesMate will scan all the media file in your iDevice and display them for you to preview.

Step 3: After previewing the files, you can unselect the files you don’t want to transfer by unchecking the boxes. Then click on “Start” to start transferring your files. Click the “Complete” button to complete the process.

Free Way - iTunes

Missing songs, changed playlists and disappeared songs in iTunes Library is a common problem, but you can still track such songs or files because they are still in your iTunes Media folder. Rebuilding iTunes library is a simple process, but it may take a while to complete especially if you have thousands of songs on your iTunes.

Step 1: Before rebuilding your iTunes library we advise you first backup your iTunes Media folder, just to be safe.
Step 2: Close iTunes, then find your iTunes Media folder.

• Mac: Click on Finder > Home > Double click the Music folder.
• Windows: Click on User > Username > My Music > iTunes

Step 3: Find iTunes Library.xml or iTunes Library.itl. Move the files to another folder.
Step 4: Launch iTunes and navigate to the folder where you moved the file by choosing File > Library > Import Playlist > iTunes Library.xml or iTunes Library.itl folder. Click on Choose (for Mac) or Open (for Windows).
Step 5: iTunes will find all your files, tracks, and playlists, and add them to your new iTunes Library.itl file. This may take over an hour to process.

How to Clean iTunes Duplicates

Having duplicate songs in iTunes is annoying problem, but there is a way to erase, stop and prevent duplicates in iTunes in the future. If you are having the new version of iTunes, here are the steps for iTunes clean duplicates.

Step 1: Launch iTunes App.
Step 2: Click File > My Library > Show Duplicates
Step 3: Click “All” to view duplicates. Then arrange Names, Artists, and Albums so you can view them well in iTunes Music column. To do this, hold down the Control Key and click the iTunes column.
Step 4: Click the Name column to view duplicates files. Highlight the duplicate files and erase them by clicking Delete button on your keyboard.

Mac is winning fans over the planet. Compared to other computers/laptops running window system, Mac has a more desirable and simplistic interface with strong security. Though it's hard to get used to using a Mac in the first place, it becomes easier to use than others. However, such an advanced device might goes disappointing sometimes especially when it's running slower and slower.

At this time, I would suggest you to 'sweep up' your Mac like the way you free up storage of your iPhone. In the article, let me show you how to delete iTunes backup and unwanted software update packages so as to free up storage and speed up. You should know that Mac will not clear up such files for you, so you have to do it yourself at regular times.

Part 1: How to Delete iTunes Backup Files Manually?

An iTunes backup usually takes up at least 1 GB of storage. In some cases, it could be up to10+ GB. Moreover, Mac will not clear those files for you, so it's of importance to remove such backup files when they become useless. Below are the instructions.

Step 1. Launch 'iTunes' app on your Mac.

Step 2. Head to 'iTunes' menu and click 'Preferences' option.

Step 3. Select 'Devices' on the window, then you can view all backups on the Mac.

Step 4. Decide which ones to be deleted according to the backup date.

Step 5. Choose one and click 'Delete Backup'.

Step 6. When be asked whether to delete the backup, please choose 'Delete'.

Part 2: How to Remove Unnecessary Software Update Packages?

Do you get used to upgrading iPhone/iPad/iPod via iTunes on Mac. Then, there are probably stored a plenty of software update files on Mac depleting precious space. Normally speaking, a firmware package is about 1 GB. That's no wonder why your Mac is slowing down. Let's find them out and get them deleted.

Step 1. Click and launch 'Finder' on Mac.

Step 2. Hold down 'Option' key on keyboard and go to 'Go' menu > 'Library'.

Note that only through pressing down 'Option' key can you access 'Library' folder.

Step 3. Scroll down and click on 'iTunes' folder.

Itunes Library Delete Duplicates

Step 4. There are 'iPhone Software Updates', 'iPad Software Updates' and 'iPod Software Updates' folders. Please browse through each folder and check for a file with an extension as 'Restore.ipsw'.

Step 5. Manually drag the file into the 'Trash' and clear the trash.

Part 3: How to Remove Unwanted iTunes Files with One Click?

If you're tired of the complex steps above, here you may try MacMaster, which is available for free download. It's a managing app with powerful functions but simple to use. This nice tool is able to help you get rid of such unnecessary files. Action speaks louder than words. Let's take a look of how it works.

Step 1. Launch MacMaster on Mac

You have to download and install MacMaster from the website at first. Then, click 'Launchpad' and select 'MacMaster' to run the app. When running, a simple window shows up. You can check for 'CPU Usage' and 'Network Usage' directly on the window. Or, you're also able to check the memory usage with ease.

Step 2. Find Unwanted iTunes Files

To scan out unwanted iTunes files, choose 'iTunes Junk' and select 'Scan' button to find out iTunes junks on your Mac.

Step 3. Remove Redundant iTunes Files

MacMaster will display redundant files on the right side like 'iTunes Cache', 'iTunes Backups', 'iOS Software Updates' and 'iTunes Broken Download'. Select 'iTunes Backups' and check for backup files or others. After that, select all iTunes data that you don't need click 'Clean' to get them off. If you have done it successfully, you will see 'Zero KB' next to 'iTunes Junks'.

Do you feel that your Mac is revitalized? Believe in yourself. It's true! Your Mac lost weigh just now and is now running like a leopard. Please enjoy!

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