I got a new computer how do I transfer my itunes account to the new computer?

i got a new computer how do I transfer my itunes account to the new computer?

See this http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Also, follow the steps given here...
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive

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  • I am concerned about the health of my current computer but have not yet made the commitment to a new one, but: 1) How can I transfer my iTunes account to a new computer when I get one... and 2) What can I do if my current computer suddenly implodes and I

    I am a bit of a computer/Internet/iTunes dummy....
    I am concerned about the health of my current computer but have not yet made the commitment to a new one, but:
    1) How can I transfer my iTunes account to a new computer when I get one...
    and
    2) What can I do if my current computer suddenly implodes and I have not yet 'copied/'saved'/otherwise protected my account, as is? -- I have already had my computer crash once and had one of your people help me restore all of the paid for songs (none of the uploaded from my own collection of CD songs, of course, so I had to spend a long time rebuilding that) -- and I believe I was told you could only help me recover that material one or two times altogether, no?
    WithOUT purchasing a Mach or iCloud (I actually think I have one of the later, but rarely have checked it) account, is there anything I can do to responsibly protect my account?
    Thanks for any time taken on this!!!

    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 iOS devices and haven't moved your contacts and calendar items across then 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.
    tt2

  • I have a new computer.  How do I transfer my itunes library to the new computer?

    I have a new computer.  How do I transfer my itunes library to the new computer?

    See either of these two articles.
    How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
    B-rock

  • HT1420 how do I transfer my itunes account from my old computer to my new computer

    How do I transfer my itunes account from my old computer to my new computer

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

  • How can I have another Itunes account on the same computer for my wife?

    How can I have another Itunes account on the same computer for my wife?

    In case you didn't fully understand what dallon meant, it means another user account on your computer. You set that up in Windows and then instal iTunes onto that account.
    That way, you each have your own desktop and your own itunes. You can link to the songs in the other person's library as well, but you cannot run both iTunes at the same time. (That simply means you need to close it on the first account before opening it on the second account.)

  • How do i transfer an itunes account from my old computer to another computer which already has an itunes account registered to someone else

    how do i transfer an itunes account from one computer to another which already has another account on it which is registered with someone else

    There is no account stored on any computer, the library however is stored.
    To move the iTunes library from one computer to another, copy the ENTIRE iTunes folder from one computer to another.

  • How do I transfer my iTunes account to a new computer?

    I'm trying to use Home Sharing to transfer my iTunes account from one computer to another. Home Sharing is turned "on" on both computers, but I cannot find any way to import my account on the new computer. How is this done? Thanks!!

    This should be of assistance:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527

  • Just bought a new computer, how do I transfer my itunes account to and library from my ipod to my new computer?

    Just bought a new computer. How do I transfer my itunes to new machine. Only my apps and some music will transfer but cds I put on will not transfer.

    Hi,
    If you are using the iTunes command File>Transfer Purchases from iPod, only purchased music is transferred to iTunes from your iPod. 
    Hope this helps! 
    ---likeabird---

  • How do I transfer my Itunes account from my old computer to my new one?

    I have a new computer and want to transfer my Itunes over to it. How dod I do that? I am not very computer savvy. Actually I am remarkably computer unsavvy. Any suggestions in a 'See Spot Run' format would be greatly appreciated.

    Hi Jewel,
    Below link may help you to transfer your iTunes to new computer:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1373
    I hope this information is helpful.
    Thanks,
    Arun

  • HT1349 I have a new computer & want to set it up, how to I transfer my itunes stuff to the new one? I have the rest of my familys accounts on the old computer.

    I think i must be a bit thick, how do I transfer my itunes to a new computer when I set it up later today as I dont want to loose all the music my family have downloaded? we have 3 accounts on the old computer.

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

  • HT1473 My daughter has a new computer, how do we transfer her ipod music to the new laptop.  Sync seems to want to delete it all

    Sorry the question was in the title.  A new laptop for christmas...I thought by downloading itunes to it when I plugged in the ipod it would just download the music to het itunes library as they are on the same apple id.  does not seem to be the case....is there an easy way or not?  It is a compaq CQ58 and has all the itunes up to date.

    Connect the new iPod to the computer she used to sync with the old iPod. The restore from backup. The apps and music have to be in the iTunes library to be restored to the iPod.
    For how to restore see the restoring topic of:
    iOS: How to back up
    If the computer does not have her iTunes purchases they can be redownloaded by:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

  • New laptop, how can i transfer my ipad music to the new itunes without deleting anything??

    I got a new laptop and want to tranfer my music. I have an ipad 3 registered to the old one and want to register to the new laptop without having to delete my music and playlists. Is this possible?

    " so it should be a way to just transer a whole library without loosing all of this when i get a new laptop..."
    This is why it is basic to maintain a backup copy of your comptuer.
    The ipad simply mirrors the selected content of your computer.
    You can transfer itunes purchases:  File>Transfer Purchases

  • New Pc: how can I transfer my Itune library into a new pc?

    Hi,I will shortly be replacing my pc with a new one and I have a little dilemma:
    1 = what do I need to do once I have a new PC up & running? If i just download Itunes will all my exsisting Libriray still be there?
    2 = Also I have purchased some videos, How can I save them on external drive or cds?
    anyone can advice would be highly appreciated.
    many thanks
    hERMES

    *1 = what do I need to do once I have a new PC up & running? If i just download Itunes will all my exsisting Libriray still be there?*
    You'll have to move your music and library from the old computer. The iTunes library is a database that links to the songs on your hard drive, neither the library files or the songs will get to your new computer just by installing iTunes.
    *2 = Also I have purchased some videos, How can I save them on external drive or cds?*
    Have a look at this article: iTunes for Windows: How to copy purchases between authorized computers
    Probably the most straightforward way to get iTunes onto your new computer is to network it with the old one and copy your iTunes folder across. This works fine if you have been using iTunes to completely manage your music and all your songs are in iTunes Music not in different folders. You can also use this method with an external hard drive, you drag the folder from the old computer to the external drive and then from the drive to the new computer. If the songs in your library are not all in the iTunes Music folder you can consolidate them. When you consolidate, any songs in the iTunes Library that are not in the iTunes Music Folder are copied to the Music Folder and the Library is updated to point to those new files. Files already in the iTunes Music Folder have no changes made to them: Copying all your iTunes files to one location - Windows
    Copying the whole folder brings with it the iTunes Music folder and also the iTunes Library (iTunes Library.itl in Windows) database file which holds all the information about your songs (Playlists, Ratings, Play Counts, Last Played, Date Added, etc). You'll get more information including the Folder/File structure in this article: What are the iTunes library files?
    When you copy the iTunes folder make sure you put it into the same location on the new computer. This has to be the exact same place, on a PC this is \Documents and Settings\Username\My Documents\My Music\. Everything has to be exactly the same on the new computer including the Windows user account name. When you open iTunes on the new computer it will be the same as on the original one Songs, Playlists, Play Counts, Ratings etc. You should also use the same version of iTunes on both computers.
    If you have an iPod it can be used as an external drive and you can move the iTunes folder onto it: How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
    Don't forget that you'll need to authorise your new computer to play your iTunes purchases. Also if you are disposing of the old one remember to deauthorise it so you don't use up one of your allowances: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation

  • How can i transfer my iTunes account to my new mac from my old pc

    I have an iPod classic and my itunes account was on my old pc.  How do I transfer my account to my Mac and sync my iPod without loosing all my playlists?

    Your account is just  a user name and password.
    It sounds like you want to move your itunes library.
    The Apple Store will do this for you.
    or you can call Apple Support and they will help.
    or type "move itunes library from pc to mac" into the google search bar.

  • How do I recover my iTunes account on the same computer with a new hard drive?

    Had to get the hard drive replaced.
    Thanks

    See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
    tt2

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