How To Downgrade iTunes 10 to iTunes 9.2.1


Downgrade iTunes 10 to iTunes 9.2.1 for Windows and Mac.Apple has recently released iTunes 10 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with Ping

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Several users who are dissatisfied with the new iTunes interface or other enhancements, or are experiencing problems with third-party add-ons or other issues may seek to downgrade to iTunes 9.2.1. Here’s the procedure:

Mac: If you have a Time Machine backup, simply use it to restore your iTunes 9.2.1. Otherwise, follow these instructions:

First, delete the following files

The iTunes application in /Applications
com.apple.iTunes.plist, which is located in ~/Library/Preferences (this is the library folder inside your user folder)
iTunes.pkg, which is located in /Library/Receipts (this is the library folder at the root level of your startup drive)
iTunesX.pkg, which is located in /Library/Receipts
Next, download iTunes 9.2.1 for Mac OS X and run the installer.

You may then need to recreate your iTunes library.

Windows

Go to C:\My Documents\My Music. Backup the entire “iTunes” folder to a safe location.
Using the Control Panel to uninstall the following: Apple Application Support, iPhone Configuration, iTunes 10, Apple Mobile Device Support, Apple Software Update and QuickTime.
Reboot your computer
Go back to C:My Documents\My Music\iTunes
Rename the file iTunes Library.itl to something like iTunes Library.itl.backup.
In the same folder, open “Previous iTunes Libraries” and find the most recent library backup, which should be named something like “iTunes Library 2010-09-1.itl” Copy this file, then paste it in C:My Documents\My Music\iTunes and rename it iTunes Library.itl
Download either iTunes 9.2.1 for 32-bit or iTunes 9.2.1 for 64-bit (depending on your system configuration) and install the software.
You may then need to recreate your iTunes library.