I had to change my hard drive, now i'v tried to reinstall itunes, it is saying i have to restore my ipod touch to factory settings, will i loose all my films by doing this, as now my ipod wont work anyway unless i restore ?

I had to change my hard drive, now i'v tried to reinstall itunes it says i have to restore my iopd touch to factory settings and will loose my files. I have a few films on there and they show up on my purchases.If i restore, will i be able to get my films back ? as at the moment my ipod wont work now untill i restore anyway.

Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your ipod. Only if you back up your device manually before syncing, you can restore from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
Here's how to:
Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your ipod to your computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your ipod without syncing.
Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
When you connect your device for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the ipod for the first time.
About backups and what's saved:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device
Message was edited by: Ingo2711

Similar Messages

  • Updated Ipad now in recovery mode - why? If I restore to factory settings will I loose all my apps

    I updated my Ipad and it wont turn on - it's now in recovery mode - why is this? If I do reset it to factory settings will I loose all my apps?

    Something went wrong with the update and your iPad can not boot.
    Yes, doing the required restore wipes all data.
    Restore from your backup.

  • I had to change my Hard Drive, now I want to work on files in iWeb, but can't access Time Machine before yesterday. The dates are there on the right hand side but are greyed out before yesterday when I changed my HD. How do I access anything from before.

    I had to change my Hard Drive, now I want to work on files in iWeb, but can't access Time Machine before yesterday. The dates are there on the right hand side but are greyed out before yesterday when I changed my HD. How do I access anything from before?

    Start with B5/6 in the 1st linked article.
    Time Machine Troubleshooting
    Time Machine Troubleshooting Problems

  • I had to change my hard drive. I thought it would be easy, as I have a time capsule, but I have not been able to restore my information. What to do?

    Hi, I had to change my hard drive in my MacBookPro.  I was not worried, as I have a time capsul.  However, once back with my new hard drive, I have not been able to restore all my info "as if nothing happened".
    What can, should, I do?
    Thanks for your help.

    Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your ipod. Only if you back up your device manually before syncing, you can restore from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
    Here's how to:
    Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your ipod to your computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your ipod without syncing.
    Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
    When you connect your device for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
    Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the ipod for the first time.
    About backups and what's saved:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
    How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
    Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device
    Message was edited by: Ingo2711

  • How can I get my site back (done with Iweb) on my new hard drive? I had to change my hard drive after droping my computer.

    Can someone help me. I had to change my hard drive few weeks ago and lost everything. I made a site via iweb and my site is still on line but I don't know how can I get my site back on my iweb with my new hard drive.

    Patrick ~ Welcome to the Support Commuities. Here's where iWeb's key Domain file (containing your site data) is usually located:
    ...But rather than backing up just that file, consider using Time Machine and/or SuperDuper.

  • HT204406 my itunes match keeps starting by itself.. gets to the third and final step (artwork) then starts all over again. it does this all by itself. itunes even opens by itself to do this. help!

    my itunes match keeps starting by itself.. gets to the third and final step (artwork) then starts all over again. it does this all by itself. itunes even opens by itself to do this. help!

    how long have you had your ipod? mine did the same but after a while you need to get a new one because of the battery...

  • I migrated info from a hard drive to a new mac under time machine. It says I have shared files, but I don't see the old info on the new machine. Where do I look for it ? How do I make the old backup the base for my new macbook ?

    I migrated info from a hard drive to a new mac under time machine. It says I have shared files, but I don't see the old info on the new machine. Where do I look for it ? How do I make the old backup the basis for my new macbook ?
    The old OS was Mac X 10.5.8.   I think the new one is  10.7.2     Lion.

    Have a read here How do I set up a new Mac from an old one, its backups, or a PC?
    Stefan

  • I restored my ipod touch to factory settings and now i can't get it to do anything. What do i do?

    I restored my ipod touch to factory settings and now it won't do anything. I need help to get it restarted

    Try a Reset...
    Reset  ( No Data will be Lost )
    Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Release the Buttons.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
    If no joy... See Here...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

  • When i click on my external hard drive the screen goes dark and a msg pops up saying i have to shut down my computer by holding the power button and then restart it. when i do that i get the same result every time. it worked perfectly last night..

    when i click on my external hard drive the screen goes dark and a msg pops up saying i have to shut down my computer by holding the power button and then restart it. when i do that i get the same result every time. it worked perfectly last night..

    These instructions must be carried out as an administrator. If you have only one user account, you are the administrator.
    Launch the Console application in any of the following ways:
    ☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
    ☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
    ☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Console in the icon grid.
    Ifou don't see any reports listed, but you know there was a panic, you may have chosen Diagnostic and Usage Messages from the log list. Choose DIAGNOSTIC AND USAGE INFORMATION instead.
    In the Console window, select
              DIAGNOSTIC AND USAGE INFORMATION ▹ System Diagnostic Reports
    (not Diagnostic and Usage Messages) from the log list on the left. If you don't see that list, select
              View ▹ Show Log List
    from the menu bar.
    There is a disclosure triangle to the left of the list item. If the triangle is pointing to the right, click it so that it points down. You'll see a list of reports. A panic report has a name that begins with "Kernel" and ends in ".panic". Select the most recent one. The contents of the report will appear on the right. Use copy and paste to post the entire contents—the text, not a screenshot.
    If you don't see any reports listed, but you know there was a panic, you may have chosen Diagnostic and Usage Messages from the log list. Choose DIAGNOSTIC AND USAGE INFORMATION instead.
    In the interest of privacy, I suggest that, before posting, you edit out the “Anonymous UUID,” a long string of letters, numbers, and dashes in the header of the report, if it’s present (it may not be.)
    Please don’t post other kinds of diagnostic report.
    I know the report is long, maybe several hundred lines. Please post all of it anyway.

  • My General Usage says I have 627 mb in Messsages (saved).  I do not save any text mssgs.  What does this mean?  and if messages have been saved how do I delete them?

    my General Usage says I have 627 mb in Messsages (saved).  I do not save any text mssgs.  What does this mean?  and if messages have been saved how do I delete them?

    my General Usage says I have 627 mb in Messsages (saved).  I do not save any text mssgs.  What does this mean?  and if messages have been saved how do I delete them?

  • I restored my ipod touch to factory settings, i reimported my saved music library and they show in itunes, but there are no song on my ipod

    I restored my ipod touch to factory settings, i reimported my saved music library and they show in itunes, but there are no song on my ipod when i sync it and itunes is showing my ipod as previously named but it does not seem to be transferring to the device, help please

    Did you restore to factory settings?new iPod via iTunes on this computer?
    What happens when you try to sync?
    Do the songs play in iTunes?
    Do you have the right boxes checked to sync?
    iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod        
    Try syncing using the manual method

  • How the **** do I restore my grandaughter's ipod touch to factory settings? Please help. I have tried the itunes thing and it just goes in circles!!

    Can anyone out there please tell me how to restore my grandaughter's ipod touch to factory settings?  Her mother has it blocked to her name. omg
    <Edited By Host>

    I had the same problem a few days ago - just let it keep circling as it will eventually stop.  Make sure it's plugged into the computer and walk away.  Check on it periodically and do whatever the stupid thing says to do.  I think mine "circled" about 5 times before it finally worked. . .

  • How do you restore your ipod touch to factory settings?

    how do you restore your ipod touch to factory settings?

    Apple kiwiDid you notice that your link applies to:
    Learn how to restore iPod, iPod classic, iPod mini, and iPod nano to factory settings.
    For latina01
    Try:
    - iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - Try on another computer          
    - If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar       

  • Restoring iPod touch to factory settings

    I am trying to restore my ipod touch to factory settings.  It's 32G and about 75% full.  It's been going since yesterday afternoon and I can't even turn it off.  Is it normal?  What do I do?

    I'm not familiar with that function.  To my knowledge you must do it from the computer.  However, your unit is hung up.
    First, try a system reset.  It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
    Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until the screen blacks out or you see the Apple logo.  Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears.  You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.

  • I had to change my hard drive now all my itunes are missing

    I can't find any of my playlists or music.. I had to replace my hard drive.. Everything has been backed up.. I sign into itunes now and 4000+ songs are missing..
    How do I find it??

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

Maybe you are looking for

  • Documents not printing correctly

    We recently upgraded our marketing department from CS4 Design Standard to CS5.5 on to CS6 and now a printing problem has cropped up, starting in CS5.5. When printing a document with a lot on it most of the graphics are missing. The only way to get th

  • What kind if tables are suitable for partitioning?

    What kind of tables are suitable for partitioning? I have several tables in same schema. Each of them is bigger than 200MB. DML commands are executed continuously against these tables. After diagnosis, I know than the sequential read wait is the root

  • Windows error notice when trying to open ELEMENTS download in MacBook Pro

    I successfully downloaded ELEMENTS 11 onto my Mac desktop, and it works fine. I then attempted downloading onto my MacBook Pro, and it appeared to download all elements of the bundle appropriately. However, when I try to open ELEMENTS, it shows a box

  • Halftones with a round dot

    Hi - I'm moving over from Freehand to Illustrator CS3 and wondering if anyone can tell me the best way to fill an outline with a course round dot say about 30dpi. In Freehand it is easy but not so sure about CS3. Thanks Paul

  • File numbers change after exporting

    When I edited my pics and then exported them to a CD the file numbers change so that when I look at wedding pics, I see the reception with the rehearsal pics. I still have the right numbers attached to the master file in the backup section of my hard