How do I transfer my iTunes from my old computer to my new computer?

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How can I transfer my itunes from an old mac to a new one?

I recently purchased a new mac. I need to transfer my itunes from an old mac to another mac. How can I do that?

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Moving your iTunes library to a new computer

How do I transfer my iTunes from an old computer and keep all contents?

I need to update my iPad to IOS 5-- or later at this point, but first, I need to transfer my purchases from my iPad to my iTunes.
I haven't done this already, because where I had iTunes previously, was on an old laptop that ran as slow as molasses. So, now with a new(er) PC, I just downloaded the newest version of iTunes to the desktop, and selected "transfer purchases", but iTunes gave me some sort of option to select, where I could either only download 'purchased items to play from the iTunes library', or to 'replace everything on the iPad with items already in the iTunes on this PC'.
When I downloaded the latest iTunes on the new PC, it automatically pulled in any music i already had on the computer, but I dont want this to replace everything I've purchased from iTunes, or what I have on my iPad currently.
What do I do to transfer? And, then to sync?
Do I need to disable the iTunes from my old laptop?
How do I ultimately update to the new operating system?

Sound like you need to remove whatever you currently have on the new PC and migrate the library from your old laptop over properly...
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.
If you have an iOS device that syncs with contact & calendar data on your computer you should migrate this information too. If that isn't possible create a dummy entry of each type in your new profile and iTunes should offer to merge the existing data from the device into the computer, otherwise the danger is that it will wipe the information 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 of it, 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. If you don't have any Apple devices then see HT2519 - Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store.
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How do I transfer my itunes from my old desk top to new laptop?

Am i missing something or isnt there an easy way to transfer my itunes from old computer to new computer!? There must be an easy way people must have to do this all the time!! Please Help!! Many Thanks

The apple Support section Article HT4527 details the procedure on how to move from one PC to another. Hope this helps you.

How do I transfer my iTunes from my old mac to my new one?

When setting up the new Mac, it said the Migration Assistant on my old Mac needed updating (OS X 10.4.11) and would not run. I also created a new apple id on my new mac which is different from the one on my old mac. How do I transfer my iTunes Library from my old mac to my new one? Thanks.

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How do I transfer my iTunes from an old account to a new one?

I had an old computer (PC) that had an old iTunes account linked to it and now would like to transfer, rather merge my old purchases with my newer iTunes account which is managed by my current MAC... any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!!

You cannot transfer purchases to a different account. Purchases are always tied to the account from which they were purchased.
Why would you start a new account?

How can I transfer my itunes from an old computer to my new one?

I'm trying to get my itunes off of a gate way to my Sony Vaio E- series. how can I go about doing this?

Or, if you don't have an external hard drive, then (IF YOU HAVE ALL YOUR MEDIA FROM ITUNES ON YOUR IPOD) you could use this to get the media off you pod to your new computer!
I would recomend an external drive anyway, that way everything is backed up!

How do I transfer my iTunes from my old MacBook to my new MacBook Pro?

I've tried migration assistant, both over wifi and with the FireWire, and for some reason it's not working. The new computer will recognize the old one, but the old one won't recognize the new one. Is there any other way?

Try to copy your itunes folder from older MBP to the new one

How do I transfer my songs from my old computer to my laptop? They are both the same iTunes account

How do I transfer my songs from my old computer to my laptop? They are both the same iTunes account.

These are two possible approaches that should work to move an existing iTunes library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
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 are reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
Should you be in the unfortunate position where computer has died with no backup then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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HT201269 how do i transfer my apps from an old phone to a new one

how do i transfer my apps from an old iphone to a new one

If you need to keep the app data, i would suggest making an icloud backup, then restoring from that backup onto the new phone
if you don't need to app data, you can transfer the purchases to itunes on a computer and sync them to your new phone, or you can just go on your new phone to app store > updates > purchased > then click the clouds next to each app to download them to the phone

How can i transfer my deta from my old iphon to a new one without wifi conection

how can i transfer my deta from my old iphone to me new one withat wifi

Backing up the old iPhone with iTunes and restoring to the new one is a good solution. However, if you have difficulties in doing so, you can transfer the data from the old iPhone to the new one directly with the help of iPhone PC Suite or MobileTrans.

How can i transfer my music from my old PC to my new iMAC

How can i transfer my music from my old PC to my new iMAC

Bcouture wrote:
How can i transfer my music from my old PC to my new iMAC
Move iTunes Library from PC to MAC
http://www.macworld.com/article/146958/2010/03/move_itunes_windows_mac.html

HT1296 I've just bought a new laptop, how do I put my iTunes from my old computer on it in a way where nothing gets lost or deleted?

I've just bought a new laptop, how do I put my iTunes from my old computer onto my new laptop, in a way where nothing gets lost or deleted?

or:
Transfer iTunes purchases by:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848?viewlocale=en_USiTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
- Transfer othre music by using a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
Copy music
- Retain app data and other information, connect the iPod to yur computer and make a backup by right clciking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up
- Restore the iPod from that backup
Note that the Backup that iTunes makes does not include synced media like apps and music.

I just got a new computer, how do i transfer my music from my old computer to my new computer?

please help. i just got a new computer, how do i transfer my music from my old computer to my new computer.

vw000 wrote:
If you only copy your Files you will lose your favorites. The best Way to copy your Library to the New Computer is to Export your libery (you can find the Export in the menue). This will copy your Wohle Library on cd. If you Out in These cd's in your new Computer iTunes will copy it with all informations.
While that may work, it is extremely time consuming and unnecessary.
Copying the ENTIRE iTunes folder from the old computer to the new computer will keep the library intact.

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You have to deactivate and uninstall on the old system and then reinstall on the new system. Whether it works depends on the Acrobat version (looks like you indicated AAX) and OS. You need to be sure to update after the new install. Just transferring files like you imply you want to do is not possible with almost any modern software. The software not only loads files, but sets all sorts of registry entries that would take a lot of time to find. In the past there were some programs that supposedly tried to move programs, but I have not seen mention of one in years.

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