Ow do I set up multiple itunes libraries on one computer?

I already have itunes set up on my desktop.  My daughter library was set up on my laptop, which is no longer working (the whole lap top).  I want to be able to set up another library on the desktiop to manage her library.  Can I do this and then sync?  If so, can you share how to please?!  THANKS! 

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    How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
    Chris CA's 2009 instructions on sharing iTunes music libraries between multiple user accounts - http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8973804
    How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495 - Method #1 using separate user accounts.  Method #2 using separate playlists in one library. Method #3 using multiple iTunes libraries.
    iTunes Home Sharing now works between users on same computer - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3865597
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    iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203 - relocating iTunes' media folder to a shared area but leaving separate library files - extra tip at https://discussions.apple.com/message/17331189
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    If you use multiple AppleIDs on a computer make sure you maintain a backup of all media.  There is a 90 day wait time between using different Apple  Ids with the iTUnes Store for the purposes of re-downloading past purchases.

  • Multiple iTunes Libraries on one computer?

    I'm a newbie and have what is probably a very simple question, but I'm confused. Both my boyfriend and I have iPods. What we're doing now is he's got his iTunes library on the laptop (syncing and charging on the laptop), and I have mine on the desktop (syncing and charging on the desktop).
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    See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495

  • HT3819 If there are multiple iTunes libraries on one computer, will I be able to only sync my own?

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    MaddyBT wrote:
    I just want to make sure that if I use Home Sharing that I will only be able to sync my library to my laptop,
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  • Have multiple iTunes libraries on one machine?

    Hi,
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    I have read the article (#301748) for migrating an iTunes library and am preparing to migrate one of the libraries on to a external hard drive.
    I have read about using Libra to maintain two different libraries on one machine. I was wondering if anyone does this and if they have encountered any problems? Is there a better solution?
    Thank you,
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    It's one thing to want two music libraries on one machine and another to want two music libraries on one user account. For the latter, here's what I've done.
    I created folders in my iTunes folder called, say, Main Library Folder and Second Library Folder. (These could be anywhere you find convenient.) I dragged my regular iTunes Library file into the Main Library Folder. Then I opened iTunes and created my second music library. When I finished that, I closed iTunes and dragged the just-created iTunes Library file into the Second Library Folder.
    If I want to use my main iTunes library, before opening iTunes I drag an alias (Cmmd-Option-drag) of the iTunes Library file from the Main Library Folder into the iTunes folder. Then, when I open iTunes, iTunes reads my main library file. And of course, it works the same way for the second library.
    Of course, you could just shuffle the actual library files into position in the iTunes folder from their holding areas, but I strongly preferred to get myself into the habit of relying on aliases, so I could leave the actual library file alone in their respective folders. You most definitely would not want to accidentally overwrite one of your iTunes Library files.
    I'm sure one of the shareware products would do a more elegant job, but this just shows you that it's not a difficult process.
    The alternative is to set up separate user accounts to access different libraries on the same machine. This has real benefits and, to me, should be the first option one considers. It's easier on the brain, as it sticks to iTunes' one-user-one-library model, and there's absolutely no risk of getting libraries confused. Fast User Switching on the Mac makes going back and forth between accounts easy. But if you really want to avoid using different accounts, and it's only you that has to keep things straight, the approach of jumping back and forth between different libraries in the same user account should be OK.

  • I bought my daughter an ipod. Can I have two seperate itunes libraries on one computer? If so, how do I set this up?

    I bought my duaghter an ipod. Can I have two seperate itunes libraries on one computer? If so, how do I set this up?

    I followed these instructions & have created a new library file. However, all my music now appears in the new library as well as my own. (I bought my daughter an ipod nano for christmas & want to separate itunes libraries on one computer). How can this be so difficult?

  • HT202213 Two Itunes libraries on one computer.  Any way to share content between the two libraries?

    We have 2 ITunes libraries on one computer.  Is there a way to share movies, music, etc. between the two libraries?

    To your second question, probably the easiest way is to set up another user account on your machine. Then when that user opens iTunes, it will be a new library (empty) that they can put anything they want into, and not corrupt your library.
    With another user account, they can also customize their own desktop photo, desktop icons, etc. so lots of benefits doing it that way. Works out great for me and my 13 year old daughter so I don't have to see the latest Emo band hearthrob's face on my desktop.
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  • Can you access and store two itunes libraries on one computer?

    can you access and store two itunes libraries on one computer?

    Welcome to the Apple Community.
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  • HT1451 If I have two iTunes libraries on one computer, how do I know which one is opening when I click on the iTunes icon on the desktop?

    If I have two or more iTunes Libraries on one computer, how do I know which one is opening when I click on the iTunes icon on my desktop?

    You cannot.
    When you sync to a new library, it will erase the current content.
    Use your backup copy of the old computer to copy everything to the new one.

  • Can I have several itunes libraries on one computer at the same time?

    can I have several itunes libraries on one computer at the same time?

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  • Can you set up 2 iTunes accounts on one computer?

    Can you set up 2 iTunes accounts on one computer?

    I had two accounts on one computer until recently. You need to use two user accounts on the computer. Note, I say I did it until recently, therefore I'm not able to confirm this still works, but assume it does.

  • Multiple itunes libraries on same computer and removable hard drives

    I have multiple itunes libraries, one resides on my internal hard drive on my computer and the other on a removable hard drive that I pug into the ocmputer via a USB cable, can itunes recognize both libraries at once, and how do I get it to do that?

    That *****, apple should add a feature that allows multiple libraries.....hopefully they will in thenext release of iTunes.

  • Multiple iTunes Libraries on same computer?

    Hi,
    My wife, daughter, and I all have ipods, each uses a different computer, my wife and I each use our laptops, and daughter uses the home desktop. Recently, the desktop has crashed and looks like we might need to re-format the drive (i.e. lose everything) and re-install Windows XP. She's got all her music on her iPod but unfortunately, no back up on a CD or DVD. Is there some way to re-create a new library for her from her iPod on to either of our laptops without causing conflicts with our existing iTunes libraries which are totally different. I.E. will the "sync" function work to recreate a library on a hard drive vs. going the other way around as usual.
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    Note: You can only have one Library open at a time and iTunes will default to the last library opened if you don't use the keyboard command to choose one. The new library will be empty until you add content to it. To get back to your original library you need to close iTunes and open it again while holding down the shift key, this time choose to open an existing library and navigate to its location: Using multiple iTunes libraries -Windows
    iTunes will only let you copy your purchases directly from an iPod to the computer, you'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer
    For everything else (music from CDs, other downloads and including iTunes purchases) there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. You'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos, podcasts and games as well. You can read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
    Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
    Comparison of iPod managers
    A selection of iPod to iTunes utilities:
    TuneJack Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    SharePod Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iPod2PC Windows Only
    iDump Windows Only
    YamiPod Mac and Windows
    iPod Music Liberator Mac & Windows
    Floola Mac & Windows
    iPodRip Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iPod Music Liberator Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    Music Rescue Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iGadget Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    TouchCopy Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide

  • How do I consolidate multiple Itunes folders on one computer?

    I had a mishap with my external hard drive (I didn't know how to use it properly..yup USER ERROR!) so I have three different Itunes folders intertwined in my music folders with different previous Itunes libraries.  I made a backup of the entire music mess on a flash drive, have a new computer and finally an ipod to put my music on... 
    Can someone give me some detailed steps to be able to consolidate all of my many Itunes libraries and let me know how I can access the music in my previous Itunes libraries?  I want to make sure that I still have the rights to the music that I purchased in the past.  I had some music in the Itunes cloud which is great but not nearly all of it...DRATS!
    I found some steps to consolidate music from different computers onto one but I'm not sure that the same steps apply to my situation.  Here are the links that I was looking at in eHow:  http://www.ehow.com/how_5704389_consolidate-multiple-itunes-libraries.html  and  http://www.ehow.com/how_8149083_can-itunes-libraries-two-computers.html.
    Thanks so much in advance!   
    Itunes libraries make my brain hurt!

    Import everything into one library and then dedupe it.
    tt2

  • HT1689 How do I download multiple itunes accounts on one computer under one user?

    Recenlty moved to one account on our windows 7 computer to cut down on potential malware issues that allowed malware to migrate over to other user accounts.  However, we have different iTunes accounts and want to be able to download our individual music from each of our devices that include an iphone 4, iphone 4S, and ipod.  How do I create this capability under one windows 7 user account?

    It certainly is possible.
    How to use multiple iOS devices with one computer
    A single computer can be authorized for multiple iTunes accounts but only one account can be signed into the store at a time.
    Frankly, you are better off with unique Windows User accounts for each user.

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