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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How can I transfer my iTunes data from one computer to another? PS. My old computer won't turn on

I Recently bought a new computer and I need to transfer all my iTunes data from my old computer to the new one, how can I do that? And by the way, my old computer won't turn on

Hello Nousernamebrah
Well get get your music from your old computer to your new computer, the old computer would have to work and turn on to access the files to be copied over. You also can access any previous purchased music and download it to your new computer as well. Check out the articles below for more information.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Download past purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Regards,
-Norm G.

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

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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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How can i transfer my itunes account from one mac to another?

I would like to transfer my itune library from my work computer to my home computer including apps that have nbeen downloaded..
Any help?

iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its subfolders and files) intact to the other drive. Open iTunes and immediately hold down the Option (alt) key (shift on Windows), then guide it to the new location of the library.

How do i transfer my itunes account from one computer to another?

i got a laptop a while back. i have an itunes account on our home computer, but want to transfer it to my own laptop. is there an easy way for me to do this? because i lost all my songs when i accidenly plugged in my ipod to the laptop.. how can i get all my songs back/how do i transfer all the music when i get it back to my new computer?
help!!
thanks.

Move it to the /Users/Shared/ folder and then into the new account's home folder.
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HT1473 How can I move my iTunes software from one computer to another?

I purchased a new PC. I tried copying my iTunes software to the new computer, but it wouldn't open. So I downloaded a new copy of iTunes to the new computer. When I tried to sync my iPhone to the new iTunes, it wouldn't allow me to put the music on my iPhone into the iTunes library because my new PC wasn't "Authorized".
How to I move the iTunes software from my old PC to the new PC so I won't have this sync problem?

See this migrate iTunes library post for moving your library across.
You don't generally copy installed programs, but rather use their installers on each machine.
You can authorize the new computer from the Store menu. The menu bar is initially hidden but can be revealed with CTRL+B.
tt2

How can I transfer my iTunes library from one Mac to another Mac?

I have an old Mac book and purchased an air.

Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its subfolders and files) intact to the other drive. Open iTunes and immediately hold down the option (alt) key (shift on Windows) so you get a prompt to select a library, then guide it to the 'iTunes Library.itl' file in the moved iTunes folder.
If you put the copied iTunes folder in the default location of Macintosh HD > Users > *User Name* > Music then you don't even need to start with the option key held down, iTunes will automatically look for it there. (Make sure there isn't anything already in the iTunes folder there that you want to keep since you will be replacing it with the one you are moving.)
Longer answers if for any reason you do not think all library files are inside your iTunes folder (changed preferences settings at some point):
iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music [library] to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527 - a somewhat bewildering and not always easily understandable set of options.
For the record there's this reference for iTunes 11 but it really doesn't strike me as having the specifics you need. iTunes 11 for Mac: Move your library to another computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12168

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 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 do i transfer my itunes music from one computer to itunes on another

Tell me how to in easy steps with an ipod
Tell me how to in easy steps with a pen drive

Hi Chris
well, i copied everything from itunes onto my ipod. I made playlists on my itunes and had an option to sync playlists which was easily done.
When i take my ipod onto another computer, i dont know how to transfer the music. All my playlists appear from the administrators but i cant copy and paste them in the music library, and even the click transfer purchases does not work. ( all these songs in playlists are not purchased. My friend had a dvd of mp3 which i took from him - is that why it does not work ? )

How can I transfer all iTunes purchases from one apple id to another

How can I transfer all iTunes purchases from one apple id to another?

Delmar Ford wrote:
Don't agree. I have two accounts, one for work which I set up years ago and bought a few tracks. I've recently bought iPhone and iPad and created a home ID and wanted to transfer the old purchaces. Everyone says it can't be done, but I've done it.
1. on the iPhone/iPad change your "store" Apple ID to the one you want ot transfer from.
2. go into iTune on the device and download the purchaces.
3. on you PC/Mac change the iTunes login to the same as the device's ID
4. sync your device
5. change both ID's back and the purchaces stay on both iTunes and your device.
Delmar,
The procedure you describe is putting content from two different IDs into a single library, which can readily be done.
However, each item of purchased content will still be tied to the ID from which it was originally purchased, and they will be treated separately for purposes of Cloud, Match, Purchase History, etc.

How can i move my iTunes' library from one mac to another without losing playlist etc???

how can i move my iTunes' library from one mac to another without losing playlist etc???

Use migration assistant, email it to the other computer or transfer the file using iChat.

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.

HT2729 how can i transfer my itunes music from one computer to another?

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