How to re-create iTunes library

Please take note that the following steps is in assumption that you are using a Windows operating system.) As I have found out in the iTunes support in apple.com, this symptom may be caused by anti-spyware software preventing iTunes from installing correctly. One such application is SpyCatcher. Before installing iTunes, temporarily remove this software to allow the iTunes installer to complete.

If you are still having trouble installing iTunes for Windows, follow the troubleshooting suggestions described in this article.

General installation troubleshooting Important: iTunes installation is successful a majority of the time after completing these troubleshooting procedures. If one step does not resolve your issue proceed to the next.
1. Empty your Temp directory and restart
Windows XP:

1. Choose Start > My Computer (or double-click My Computer on the Desktop).
2. In My Computer or Computer, open the "C:" drive.
3. Open Documents and Settings.
4. Double-click the folder titled with your username.
5. If you see a Local Settings folder, skip to step 10. If you don't see a Local Settings folder, proceed to the next step.
6. Choose Tools > Folder Options.
7. Click the View tab.
8. Select the option to "Show hidden files and folders."
9. Click OK.
10. Double-click Local Settings.
11. Right-click on the Temp folder and choose Delete.
12. In the confirmation dialog that appears click Yes.
13. If you are unable to delete the Temp folder, close all programs, especially those in the Notification area ("System Tray") of the Windows Task bar and repeat step 11.
14. Restart your computer.

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Choose Start > Computer
2. In Computer, open the "C:" drive.
3. Open the Users folder.
4. Double-click the folder titled with your username.
5. If you see an AppData folder, skip to step 10. If you don't see an AppData folder, proceed to the next step.
6. Choose Organize > Folder and Search Options.
7. Click the View tab.
8. Select the option to "Show hidden files and folders." (In Windows 7 this option will be called "Show hidden files, folders, and drives").
9. Click OK.
10. Double-click the AppData folder to open it. If Windows needs your permission to continue click Continue.
11. Double-click the Local folder to open it.
12. Right-click on the Temp folder and choose Delete.
13. In the confirmation dialog that appears click Yes.
14. If you are unable to delete the Temp folder, close all programs, especially those in the Notification area ("System Tray") of the Windows Task bar and repeat step 12.
15. Restart your computer.

2. Completely remove iTunes and QuickTime
For Windows XP, follow instructions in Remove and Reinstall iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP.
For Windows Vista or Windows 7, follow instructions in Remove and Reinstall iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista.
Note: Songs you purchased from the iTunes Store or imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default and are not deleted by removing iTunes.
3. Install the latest version of iTunes
Once you have completed the above steps to Empty your Temp directory, Completely remove iTunes and QuickTime, and Clean up iTunes installer files on the computer, you can install the latest version of iTunes from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download.
Additional troubleshooting Make sure you have administrator-account access To install iTunes or QuickTime software, you need to be logged in as an administrator on the computer. If you're not sure if you have administrator-account access, contact the owner of the computer or your system administrator.
Get the latest Windows updates The first thing to do when troubleshooting an installation issue on a Windows computer is make sure you have the latest Microsoft Windows updates installed—to get the latest updates, go to the Microsoft Windows Update page.
iTunes and QuickTime software for Windows require Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista with latest Service Pack installed.
Disable other conflicting software In Windows, some background processes can cause issues for other programs and processes. These conflicts can prevent applications such as iTunes and QuickTime Player from installing. See Using MSCONFIG to troubleshoot conflicts in Windows XP or Using MSCONFIG to troubleshoot conflicts in Windows Vista and Windows 7 for assistance disabling conflicting processes.
Additionally, some third-party security software cannot be disabled using Selective Startup (MSConfig). Because of this, it may be necessary to temporarily manually disable such software while troubleshooting installation. For assistance in configuring or disabling your security software, please contact the manufacturer.
Make sure your folder names don't contain strange characters If the iTunes installer (iTunesSetup) is not responding or appears frozen after launching the installer then the folder where the installer is stored may contain unusual characters. If you notice that the iTunes installer or stored in a folder like this, either rename the folder or move the iTunes installer to another location such as the Desktop before launching.
More help If these steps don't help, you may be able to find a solution to your issue by searching the Microsoft support website.
If the above troubleshooting steps have not helped, proceed to the following steps Solutions to common installation errors Here are some common symptoms you may see when installing iTunes and QuickTime for Microsoft Windows. If you are experiencing one of these symptoms, try the suggested troubleshooting steps:

• iTunes and QuickTime for Windows XP cannot be installed without Visual Basic Script (VBScript)
• iTunes for Windows: "Disk is locked" or "iTunes folder cannot be found" when installing or opening iTunes
• iTunes 7 or later for Windows Installation stops responding while "registering modules"
• QuickTime or iTunes Installer "Could not open key" alert stops install on Windows
• iTunes: Windows reports that iTunesSetup.exe is not a "valid Win32 application"
• "Bonjour service failed to start, verify you have sufficient privileges" error message when installing

If you only need to install QuickTime, or if iTunes installs but QuickTime installation did not complete Try downloading and installing the standalone version of QuickTime from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/. Be sure you download the version that does not include iTunes.

General installation troubleshooting Important: iTunes installation is successful a majority of the time after completing these troubleshooting procedures. If one step does not resolve your issue proceed to the next.
1. Empty your Temp directory and restart
Windows XP:

1. Choose Start > My Computer (or double-click My Computer on the Desktop).
2. In My Computer or Computer, open the "C:" drive.
3. Open Documents and Settings.
4. Double-click the folder titled with your username.
5. If you see a Local Settings folder, skip to step 10. If you don't see a Local Settings folder, proceed to the next step.
6. Choose Tools > Folder Options.
7. Click the View tab.
8. Select the option to "Show hidden files and folders."
9. Click OK.
10. Double-click Local Settings.
11. Right-click on the Temp folder and choose Delete.
12. In the confirmation dialog that appears click Yes.
13. If you are unable to delete the Temp folder, close all programs, especially those in the Notification area ("System Tray") of the Windows Task bar and repeat step 11.
14. Restart your computer.

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Choose Start > Computer
2. In Computer, open the "C:" drive.
3. Open the Users folder.
4. Double-click the folder titled with your username.
5. If you see an AppData folder, skip to step 10. If you don't see an AppData folder, proceed to the next step.
6. Choose Organize > Folder and Search Options.
7. Click the View tab.
8. Select the option to "Show hidden files and folders." (In Windows 7 this option will be called "Show hidden files, folders, and drives").
9. Click OK.
10. Double-click the AppData folder to open it. If Windows needs your permission to continue click Continue.
11. Double-click the Local folder to open it.
12. Right-click on the Temp folder and choose Delete.
13. In the confirmation dialog that appears click Yes.
14. If you are unable to delete the Temp folder, close all programs, especially those in the Notification area ("System Tray") of the Windows Task bar and repeat step 12.
15. Restart your computer.

2. Completely remove iTunes and QuickTime
For Windows XP, follow instructions in Remove and Reinstall iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP.
For Windows Vista or Windows 7, follow instructions in Remove and Reinstall iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista.
Note: Songs you purchased from the iTunes Store or imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default and are not deleted by removing iTunes.
3. Install the latest version of iTunes
Once you have completed the above steps to Empty your Temp directory, Completely remove iTunes and QuickTime, and Clean up iTunes installer files on the computer, you can install the latest version of iTunes from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download.
Additional troubleshooting Make sure you have administrator-account access To install iTunes or QuickTime software, you need to be logged in as an administrator on the computer. If you're not sure if you have administrator-account access, contact the owner of the computer or your system administrator.
Get the latest Windows updates The first thing to do when troubleshooting an installation issue on a Windows computer is make sure you have the latest Microsoft Windows updates installed—to get the latest updates, go to the Microsoft Windows Update page.
iTunes and QuickTime software for Windows require Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista with latest Service Pack installed.
Disable other conflicting software In Windows, some background processes can cause issues for other programs and processes. These conflicts can prevent applications such as iTunes and QuickTime Player from installing. See Using MSCONFIG to troubleshoot conflicts in Windows XP or Using MSCONFIG to troubleshoot conflicts in Windows Vista and Windows 7 for assistance disabling conflicting processes.
Additionally, some third-party security software cannot be disabled using Selective Startup (MSConfig). Because of this, it may be necessary to temporarily manually disable such software while troubleshooting installation. For assistance in configuring or disabling your security software, please contact the manufacturer.
Make sure your folder names don't contain strange characters If the iTunes installer (iTunesSetup) is not responding or appears frozen after launching the installer then the folder where the installer is stored may contain unusual characters. If you notice that the iTunes installer or stored in a folder like this, either rename the folder or move the iTunes installer to another location such as the Desktop before launching.
More help If these steps don't help, you may be able to find a solution to your issue by searching the Microsoft support website.

Hi, If you are receiving Error 8e5e05f6 when you sign into Windows Live Messenger 2009, please try the following:

1. Enable Hidden Files and Folders:
1. A. Windows XP :
1. a.i. Click on “Start”, click “My Computer”
1. a.ii. On the “Tools” menu, click on “folder options”.
1.a.iii. On the “view” tab, locate “Advanced settings” and then follow these steps:
Check the option “Show Hidden files and folders”
Clear the option, “Hide protected operating system files check box”.
Clear the option, “Hide file extensions for know file types check box”.
1. a.iv. Click ok and close the window.
1.B. Windows Vista :
1.b.i. Click on “Start”, click “My Computer”
1.b.ii. In the Explorer window, click “Organize”
1.b.iii. Choose “Folder and Search Options”.
1.b.iv. In the folder options window, click on “View” tab
1.b.v. Select the option “Show hidden files and folders” click “ok”.

2. Delete Windows Live Contacts folder :
2. a. Click on “Start”; double click on “My computer”
2. b. Browse to the location
Windows XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\<Your Windows logon name>\Local settings\Application Data\Microsoft
Windows Vista:
C:\Users\<Your Windows logon name>\App Data\Local\Microsoft
2. c. Delete “Windows live contacts folder” completely.
Note: Ensure to exit Windows live Messenger from the task manager before deleting Windows live contacts cache folder, otherwise you will get an error prompting that you can’t delete the folder .
2. d. Try signing into Windows Live Messenger.

When you try to install Microsoft Office 2000 or Microsoft Office XP, you may receive the following error message: Error 1335-Cannot copy cab file Office1.cab. The file may be corrupt. When you start the computer in Safe Mode and then try to install Office, you may receive the following error message: The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in Safe mode or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. You may receive this error message even when the Office CD-ROM package works correctly on another computer.

When you try to install Office while you are logged on to the computer with administrative rights, you receive the same error messages. Back to the top CAUSEThis error can be caused by dirty media, CD-ROM read issues, or problems with me... loadTOCNode(1, 'cause'); This error can be caused by dirty media, CD-ROM read issues, or problems with memory allocation. Back to the top WORKAROUNDTo work around this problem, try the following methods. Method 1: Clean the CD-... loadTOCNode(1, 'workaround'); To work around this problem, try the following methods. Back to the top Method 1: Clean the CD-ROM loadTOCNode(2, 'workaround'); Use a soft cloth to gently clean the disc. Back to the top Method 2: Change the memory settings for installation loadTOCNode(2, 'workaround'); To change the memory settings for installation, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type msconfig, and then click OK.
3. On the BOOT.INI tab, click Advanced Options.
4. In the BOOT.INI Advanced Options dialog box, select the /MAXMEM= check box, and then change the setting to 256 (or lower if your computer has less RAM).
5. Click OK to close the BOOT.INI Advanced Options dialog box.
6. In the System Configuration Utility dialog box, click Apply.
7. Click OK to close the System Configuration Utility dialog box.
8. Click Restart to the following message: You must restart your computer for some of the changes made by System Configuration to take effect.
9. After you restart your computer, install Office as a Complete Install.
10. After you install Microsoft Office, follow steps 1 through 8 to clear the /MAXMEM= check box.

Back to the top Method 3: Install Office by using a flat folder loadTOCNode(2, 'workaround'); To install Office by using a flat folder, follow these steps:

1. Clean boot your computer. For additional information about how to clean boot Windows XP, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 310353 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353/ ) How to perform a clean boot in Windows XP
2. Save a copy of the Microsoft Office CD-ROM to your computer's hard disk. To do this, follow these steps:
   1. Start Microsoft Windows Explorer. To do this, right-click Start, and then click Explore.
   2. Create a new folder at the root of a hard disk volume, and then name it "Flatfile" (for example, C:\Flatfile).
   3. Locate the drive that contains the Microsoft Office CD-ROM, and then copy all the contents of the Microsoft Office CD-ROM into the C:\Flatfile folder. To do this, follow these steps:
      1. In Windows Explorer, click the CD-ROM icon (or DVD-ROM icon) that contains the Microsoft Office CD-ROM.
      2. On the Edit menu, click Select All.
      3. Paste all the files into the new folder. To do this, drag the selected items on the right side of the Explorer window into the C:\Flatfile folder on the left.
         
         Note If you receive the "This Folder contains "X" hidden files" error message, follow these steps:
         1. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
         2. Click the View tab.
         3. Turn on Show Hidden Files and Folders.
         4. Turn off Hide Protected Operating System Files.
         5. Click Apply, and then click Ok.
         Note If there are errors during the copy process, this can indicate problems with the CD-ROM (media), a dirty CD-ROM drive, or a problem with your hard disk.
3. Restart your computer the way that you typically do, and then install Microsoft Office from the C:\Flatfile folder onto your hard disk.

Back to the top Method 4: Install only one Office program loadTOCNode(2, 'workaround'); Install only one Office program, such as Microsoft Access. To do this, select a Custom install, and then cancel the selection for all but one of the Office programs. If the Setup program is completed successfully, restart the Setup program. Restarting the Setup program will take you into Maintenance mode. Click Add/Remove Programs, and then click the programs that you did not install in the first installation of Office. Back to the top Method 5: Contact Microsoft loadTOCNode(2, 'workaround'); If the previous methods do not resolve the problem, contact Microsoft. For information about how to contact Microsoft, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com (http://support.microsoft.com/) Back to the top APPLIES TO

• Microsoft Office XP (Setup), when used with:
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Microsoft Office 2000 Premium Edition
• Microsoft Office 2000 Professional Edition
• Microsoft Office 2000 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business Edition
• Microsoft Office 2000 Developer Edition
• Microsoft Access 2002 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Excel 2000 Standard Edition
• Microsoft FrontPage 2000 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Outlook 2000 Standard Edition
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Word 2000 Standard Edition