For Windows user, how to backup ipod songs to the external hard disk?
For Windows user, how to backup ipod songs to the external hard disk?
Is it only possible for mac but not Windows computer?
Thx for any help!
Hi Aston,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you'd like to back up your iTunes library to an external hard drive, see this article for the steps:
iTunes: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1751
Best,
Jeremy
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