How do you move itunes with playlists from one computer to another

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Can you move iTunes music/playlist from one computer to another?

I have 2 computers. My original computer is a desktop that I originally put iTunes on. It's an emachine with windows XP. Currently it is not hooked up to the internet because we have wireless in the house. I am currently using an Acer laptop so I can access the internet. I just bought an iPod and was going to sync my music from the other computer but my iTunes is not a 9 or greater so I can't sync it. So is there anyway to move the iTunes from one computer to the other? Or what would be the best way to sync the music I have.

I have the same problem as DarkHorse08. I am in the course of moving to a new computer and I have lots of files on my old computer. Both use Windows XP Professional. I want to transfer all my I tunes files to the new computer prior to abandoning the old one. The obvious way to me would be to save a copy of the Library to an external backup drive and then import the files to the new computer. However the program will not allow you to do this - you can only copy to a cd/dvd drive and there is no command to allow you to substitute an external drive such as a backup disk. If you use instead the command Library - Export you can export to a named destination drive such as an external drive but all that is transferred is an XML document file called Library which only has in my own case 2.5mb of data - less than the Library contents.
Apple's suggested route of Sharing is based on setting up a local network - not a serious proposition for most users.
All in all very unsatisfactory.
Unless I am missing something or have got something wrong....
Suggestions welcome.

How do I move iTunes music content from one computer to another?

I need to move iTunes content from an older MacBook, which serves as the music source for our audio system, to a new Mac mini, which will now do the same.
I know to move the folder in the music folder but I would like to make certain the playlists are moved in conjunction with the move so I don't have to recreate the playlists on the new mini.
I can't find any information on how to do this in the faqs, in the Take Control books, or the latest system manuals.
Any help would be much appreciated.
John Kendrick

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
Be Sure the External drive is Formatted Mac OS Extended (journaled
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

How do I move my ipod library from one computer to another?

Help! How do I move my ipod library from one computer to another?

Type "move itunes library" or similar into the google search bar.

How do I move individual Firefox bookmarks from one computer to another?

I want to move individual Firefox bookmarks from one computer to another on the network.
I do NOT want to overwrite any of the bookmarks on the second computer, just add extra bookmarks. What is the easiest way to do this?
Richard D. Jacques-Turner, CPP
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How do i move itunes and music from one pc to another?

All - i need to move all my music from one pc to another - does anyone know how to do this? i am not very technically minded and ever time i try to look it up i get very confused! thanks in advance.

I set up a home network and transferred it using that. See if you can get a PC-savvy friend to help you, or hire someone to do this. It is nearly impossible to talk someone through this over the internet.
Windows has some built-in helps to tell you how to set up a home network and turn on file sharing. If you don't understand that, get someone to help!

How can I move PSE 7.0 from one computer to another without a disc?

I had PSE 7.0 on an old laptop. I bought a new one and cannot find my old installation disc. How can I move it from one PC to another? I have not been able to get to the Adobr support center.

You do not want to move Adobe applications between machines. Download and install the application.
PSE 7, 8, 9 - http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/photoshop-elements-7-8-9-downloads.html

Can you move Bridge's keywords from one computer to another?

I posted this question once before without getting an answer, but let me take another stab at it...
I realized I made not have made it clear that its not the keywords assigned to images that I am trying to move or copy, those are written to the metadata and travel with the images. Very cool.
My problem is 2 copies of Bridge, one on a laptop in the field and one at the desktop. If you et up an organized list of keyword sets and their keywords on one computer how do you get that system to the other computer? This is a large Achilles' heel for Bridge and I am trying to find a way to fix it.
Link to other post..
Where are Bridge's keywords stored?
http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.3c063366

Beverly,
As a cautionary note, I absolutely and utterly detest and despise iPhoto.
Having gotten that out of the way, in Bridge you don't have to deal with libraries or albums, and you don't need to
"import" anything. If the Finder can see it, so can Bridge--in the same place.
You can use either the Finder
or
Bridge to move and organize your files any way you want, and the files will be visible to both applications.
iPhoto hides your imported photos in packages the Finder and other applications can't access. Neither can iPhoto see or find photos you haven't "imported" into its libraries.
Bridge can see, browse and hand to other applications all kinds of files, not just photos, like PDFs, Illustrator file, MS Word files, text clippings, picture clippings, whatever.
Read the manual, the help files, the video tutorials accessible through Bridge home on your machine, etc. You can also google
Adobe Bridge Tutorials.

How do I move iTunes and content from one PC to another?

I am swapping computers and wondered if it was possible for me to move my iTunes and all the content to a new computer?
**apologies, as soon as i posted this i realised i had done it in the wrong area**
Message was edited by: jozmail

You should post in the itunes forum.
You can click support at the top of the page and type "Move itunes library" or similar in the search bar.
Since you make no mention of your computers operating system, I don't know what to suggest.
You can use your backup, migration assistant, external drive, flash drive, dvd, cd's, etc.

How do I move PSE 8.0 from one computer to another?

I wish to move PSE 8.0 from my old computer to my new one, how do I do this please? I tried activating it with Adobe with the same details as my account, but it hasn't been added to my account. I also looked in System Info in PSE 8.0 to find my serial number, but it is only 20 digits long and Adobe says that to activate any key it must be 24 digits long. So in short, how do I do this?

You do not want to move Adobe applications between machines. Download and install the application.
PSE 7, 8, 9 - http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/photoshop-elements-7-8-9-downloads.html

HOW DO I MOVE ITUNES SONGS PURCHASED FROM ONE COMPUTER TO THE NEW COMPUTER?

I HAVE A NEW COMPUTER. I PURCHASED SONGS FROM ITUNES ON MY OLD COMPUTER. THE NEW COMPUTER RECOGNIZES THE ITUNES MUSIC UNDER SHARED MUSIC. HOW DO I PUT THE MUSIC TO THE LIBRARY OF MY NEW COMPUTER. I'M NEW AT EXPORTING AND IMPORTING. ALSO, WHEN I BURN THE MUSIC TO CD'S IT'S JUST MUSIC ONLY WITH NO MUSIC TITLES AND ARTIST. THAT'S WHY I REALLY WANT TO KEEP THE LIBRARY. I HAVE OVER 220 SONGS. I ALSO NEED TO DO A RECOVERY ON THE OLD COMPUTER AND DON'T WANT TO LOOSE MY MUSIC. PLEASE HELP.

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How do you move calendars and mailboxes from one HD to another?

My MB hard drive crashed but I can still access the data on it by connecting it externally through USB. I installed a new HD and am now trying to get some mailboxes to the new HD from the old, crashed HD.
I can see the mailboxes and emails on Home/Users/My User/Library/Mail/Mailboxes, but I wasn't sure if I can drag and drop specific mailboxes onto the new HD.
Any help would be appreciated as I was not able to find anything on the support pages specific enough to help.

Hi Daniel,
To my knowledge, it is not possible.
best regds,
Alagammai.

How do I move purchased tv show from one computer to another - same acct.

I have multiple computers that are all authorized to use the same iTunes Store account. I purchased a season pass to a TV show and when new episodes become available, my daughter's computer is first to download. I would like to also play those episodes on other authorized computers in the house. How do I go about this? I tried to move the show from my daughter's computer to my iPad and then move from my iPad up to my computer but it will not let me do that. Tips are apreciated.

Copy them to dvd, flash drive, external drive,etc.
What was the problem with the ipad?
Sync it to ipad, then without syncing, connect the ipad and click File>Transfer Purchases

How do i move my address book from one computer to another?

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while on Address Book click on: File> Export> Archive
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How do i transfer my itunes playlist from one computer to another

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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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