iTunes File Extension or ITL - Why Does My PC Fail to Recognize Them?

If you are reading this article then your PC probably cannot recognize *.ITL or iTunes file extensions. This problem is confusing but I have found some solutions that will fix this permanently. Continue reading to find out more.

What is *ITL or iTunes Library?

As its name suggests, it is a file that supposedly works with iTunes. However some PC fails to recognize them.

An .ITL file consists of:

* List of songs which was created by the user
* Song ratings, also by the user
* User comments

In other words it contains a song-definite data. When iTunes starts it will check each song in your library and create an .ITL if it is missing.

If you encounter iTunes 4 Music Library, it is the older version of .ITL or iTunes Library. It is also called version 4.9 for Mac OS X and iTunes 4 music library .itl for windows. When you upgrade your iTunes version, it will make a copy of the old .itl files in a folder called "previous iTunes library" and create a new one in the iTunes library folder. If no error happened during the upgrade, you may delete the "previous iTunes library". You will not need these anymore.

Why My PC fails to Recognize Them?
After extensive research in the internet, I have pinpointed the cause of this problem which is the registry. Registries are the core files of your Windows operating system. It defines and rules all programs that run in your computer. Registry files are also responsible for recognizing all files in your computer and determine which program should run it.

If your registry is broken it can cause so many things, including computer crash, blue screens, windows update error, windows unable to recognize certain files and many more.

How to Fix These Files?

Do not attempt to repair it on your own or delete it, one small mistake can lead to un-bootable windows. Meaning your windows will not start at all. There are few professionals out there that can easily fix these. But hiring them is expensive.

What you actually need is only a Registry Cleaner program. You can download these for free. This program will scan your PC for broken registries and fix them in few minutes. It is completely risk free. I have listed the best registry programs. They are award winning programs and rated by CNET.com as very good for their perfect performance.

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