But your post is scary. How could you lose your music? That is, doesn't everyone have a copy or two on backups?
After I get the backup done again, why not try installing itunes and see if it will fix it? That is, don't delete or uninstall.
Bob
I am using Windows Vista and had to wipe a virus from my computer. iTunes now gives me the above error message. I have attempted to rename the library file library.itl.old and use a previous library file. I have done the same and tried to open using the "shift" key," all with no results. If I delete iTunes and reload, how do I do this and keep all of my music?

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