How do i transfer my entire library from one computer to another?

iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer

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HT3819 How do I transfer my entire library from one computer to another?

How do I transfer my entire library from one computer to another?

Refer to this article to move your Music and library:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527

How do i transfer my music library from one computer to another?

I want to transfer my itunes music library from one computer to another, how do I do this?

sam06,
Here are a couple of links that should be of interest:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93366
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=607339&#607339

How do you transfer your ITunes library from one computer to another?

Is there any way I can tranfser my ITunes library from my old computer onto my new computer, or can I take it off my ipod and transfer it onto the computer?

The best method actually combines the two:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=607339

How can I transfer my itunes library from one computer to another?

I have my itunes on my laptop which is dying. The cdrw drive is broken so I cannot make a backup copy of itunes. Therefore, I would like to transfer my itunes into my new desktop computer which has a DVD-RW drive. This way I will be able to backup my itunes once it is transferred onto the desktop. I have a 1GB flash USB drive. Could I use this to transport the itunes data from the laptop to the desktop? Any other suggestions? I have about 2GB of songs on my itunes on the laptop. I also have about 1GB of podcasts and video podcasts. Will this transfer also? THank

These article reference using an iPod, but really they apply to almost any removable storage you want to use like an external hard drive or a USB thumb drive.
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes7
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes6
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304304
Patrick

How Do I Transfer my iTunes Library from one computer to another?

I am getting a new computer and want to transfer my iTunes. How do I do this?
Also, do I need to do something to tell my iPod that this new computer is now its "home" computer?
Last, will this affect my licensing agreement? (It should not count as one of the 5 computer transfers, since it is still my computer (eg not transfering to someone else))
Thank you
David
Windows XP

David,
You can use your iPod to move your iTunes folder, see this guide: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173-en

How do i transfer my itunes library from one macbook to another?

hi,how do i transfer my itunes library from one macbook to another?

From your OLD computer...
Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
Full Details Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
An Added Bonus is that you will have a Backup of iTunes.
Also... have a look at these 2 Videos...
http://macmost.com/moving-your-itunes-library.html
http://macmost.com/moving-your-itunes-media-to-an-external-drive.html

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How do I transfer my checked songs from one computer to another - tried exporting library playlist etc but no luck! Please help! I have 26,000 songs - 17,000 are selected and I can't run down the list on my new computer and re-check 17,000 songs! Thanks!

How do I transfer my checked songs from one computer to another - tried exporting library playlist etc but no luck! Please help! I have 26,000 songs - 17,000 are selected and I can't run down the list on my new computer and re-check 17,000 songs! Thanks!

Make a smart playlist of your whole library but only checked songs - #4 on http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1801
Highlight all files in that playlist, then drag to the other drive. This isn't preserving any playlists or whatever, just copying files from one drive to another.
You might want to delete the smart playlist this once you are done because it will probably gobble up resources with that many files.

I am in the process of trying to transfer my iTunes library from one computer to another. Some of the music/film info has been edited (by me) in my library (using get info). When put onto new computer the info has gone back to before i edited it.. Help!?

I am in the process of trying to transfer my iTunes library from one computer to another. Some of the music/film info has been edited (by me) in my library (using get info). When put onto new computer (following apple's instructions- using an external hard drive) the info has gone back to how it was before i edited it.. Help!?

Hello,
I would recommend taking a look at the article below for more information about migrating your iTunes library.
iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1364
-Griff W.

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Jolly Giant hasn't posted in around a year...
These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
Note if you have failed to move contacts and calendar items across you should create one dummy entry of each in your new profile and iTunes should merge the existing data from the device.
If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library or a backup then then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data.
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HT2729 how can i transfer my itunes music from one computer to another?

How can I transfer my Itunes music from one computer to another

Copy the ENTIRE iTunes folder from the old computer to the new computer.

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