What to do about cleared out iTunes program but loaded iPod Touch?
Hey guys,
I recently had to replace my hard drive and in that process my Itunes files (files, software everything) had been reverted to a few years ago, which means I dont have any songs I listen to currently, only songs that i liked back in 2007. I didnt make a back up of my library but I was wondering how I set up my iPod touch to act like a "backup" when I Plug it in? I have already "transferred purchases" but not satisfied.
Thanks!!
Failing to backup is not good. This is very basic.
The music sync is one way -computer to ipod. The only exception is itunes purchases.
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Message was edited by: BitConfusedI finally got everything to work. I followed some instructions on another thread. I uninstalled 8.0 and all of it files then reinstalled 7.7. I followed his instructions to the letter. 7.7 was working fine. I then decided to try and update to 8.0. and voila...it has been working fine. No conflict with my cd or dvd and it recognizes my ipod. I am posting the other information below. Sorry I can't just link...I don't know how.
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*_Here you go:*_
Hello, and welcome to the forums. For future reference, I'd recommend creating your own post so that way you can get accurate information quickly. If you'd prefer to downgrade iTunes rather than work out the issues with iTunes 8, I can offer you some insight. If you'd like to try to work out the issue with iTunes 8, I'd suggest creating a new thread with the results of your iTunes Network Diagnostics so we can take a look at what's going on.
To obtain your network diagnostics, click your Help menu and choose Run Diagnostics.
To downgrade iTunes, this is my (personal) recommended method. I upgraded 7.something to 8 and then went back to 7.7 on my Windows XP machine. (No real reason, other than to see if it could be done).
1. Remove all iTunes-related Software
Go to your Control Panel and open Add/Remove Programs
Remove the following:
-Apple Mobile Device Support
-Apple Software Update
-Bonjour
-iPod for Windows (it's OK if this doesn't exist)
-iTunes
-QuickTime
2. Make sure they're completely removed
Go to My Computer > C: > Program Files
Delete these folders:
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-Bonjour
-iPod
-iTunes
-QuickTime
If any or all of these folders don't exist, it's a good thing.
3. Delete supporting documents
Open up My Computer
Go to your Tools menu at the top and select Folder Options
Choose the round option button to "Show Hidden Files and Folders" and then click Apply, then OK
Go to C: > Documents and Settings > your username > Application Data
Delete the folder called "Apple Computer"
Go to C: > Documents and Settings > your username > Local Settings > Application Data
Delete the folders called "Apple" and "Apple Computer"
4. Prepare your library data files
Go to your My Music folder and open up the iTunes folder inside it
Move the following files to your desktop:
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-iTunes Music Library.xml
-iTunes Library Extras.itdb
-iTunes Library Genius.itdb
5. Restart your computer
6. Download & install iTunes 7.7
http://www.brothersoft.com/itunes-116719.html
-Click the "Download" button
-Click the "Click to Download" link (next to a server number)
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Hope this is helpful
CG
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