2 ipods connected on one computer

We put one ipod nano on our computer in December- Now, we are trying to put another ipod on for a different user- and the first ipod user's songs continue to download onto ipod #2- and ipod #2 can't download his own music- it automatically goes onto both ipods!!!!

Itunes doesn't have integrated multi-user support.
If you are running Windows XP, the multiple user profiles can be used to create the same effect. My daughter and I both have ipods and utilize the same computer, each of our itunes libraries are in our respective "My Documents\My Music" folders. My Documents is a logical that changes physical location based on who is logged in. This set up does mean that if we want the same song on each ipod, there have to be 2 copies on the PC.

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Multiple ipods users and one computer

Our household has several iPods but use one computer. I just purchased a new iPod and when I connected to the computer (Windows XP) it allowed me to identify my ipod but sunced the other ipod user's music. I'm lost - how can I or can I maintain 2 different syncs?

When the iPods belong to different people, there are basically three ways of using multiple iPods on a computer and these involve:
a) Sharing a single iTunes library
b) Creating Multiple Libraries in a single user account
c) Creating multiple user accounts.
Note: When you are sharing an iTunes library, you don't have to set each iPod to update in the same manner, you can mix and match from the options below as each iPod has it's own update settings
Sharing a Library and/or User Account
If you want to share the one library, you can set either or all of the iPods so that they only get updated with only certain playlists (you can update from more than one if you wish): Loading songs onto iPod automatically - Windows
Choosing the update option "Sync Music - Selected playlists" allows you to create a playlist specifically for the iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used some other time if you choose. You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
Or you can choose to update any or all of the iPods manually and just drag whatever content you want to them: Managing content manually on iPod
Loading the iPod shuffle differs slightly but it can still be used with the others, for details have a look at this page: Loading songs onto iPod shuffle - Windows
Multiple Libraries
It's also possible to have multiple libraries in a single account. To create or access a second (or more) library, hold down the Shift key (or the Option key on a Mac) when launching iTunes 7. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to the other Library.
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. This can prove tricky when using multiple iPods, if you don't use the keyboard command you can risk syncing to the wrong library: Using multiple iTunes libraries -Windows
Separate User Accounts
Another option is to create a separate User account for each person on your PC or Mac. Different accounts by definition would give you completely separate libraries. Each account has it's own iTunes folder, Library and iTunes Music folder and you load it with CDs etc just as you did with your original one. The iPod can be set to update however the owner chooses, sync all, manual or sync specific playlists
I don't use Windows so I can't give you a step by step on that one, however I can point you to another web page which should help you out. You can read about Windows user accounts here: Using Windows XP User Accounts

How do I move my ipod library from one computer to another?

Help! How do I move my ipod library from one computer to another?

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

Multiple Ipod users for one computer

How do you set up Itunes for 2 Ipods running through one computer/Itunes?
Thanks!

If both iPods have all the same music in their iTunes libraries (or if they're using the exact same iTunes Library) and both have the option selected to Sync All Selected Songs ... then they'll both have everything on them.
If you go by the two user accounts method, make sure the iPod is set to sync only selected songs/videos/etc, and then that ONLY the songs, etc, they want are selected.
If you use the playlists method, make sure that each iPod is set up to sync only the playlists they want. Personally, I'm using the playlist method for my two iPods. The other iPod's in the house use yet another method that is much more complicated and involves creating multiple iTunes libraries for the same account.
To answer the question of the "Privaledges" question, I think you were trying to go by the two accounts method. If so, the account installing iTunes has to have Administration rights. But once it's installed once, you can RUN it from multiple accounts without installing it again. Just browse to the iTunes.exe file and run it in the other account. When it runs, iTunes will probably load with an empty Library.
This happens because iTunes just created a new library file in the new account's "My Music\iTunes\" folder. That's a good thing. Then if you go to iTunes Preferences and change the location of the iTunes library to where all the music is, and let iTunes manage your music folders, it will add everything to the new library file.
Now, both accounts have the exact same files added to their independent Libraries. From here, they can Un-click or delete the songs they don't want in their library--just make sure to let the users/kids know NOT to Click "Move to the Recycle Bin". That will delete the file so that neither account can access it. When they delete files the other user may want, they'll have to select "Keep File(s)".
But then, they should have their own private music libraries WITHOUT actually having the music stored in two separate locations, possibly making lots of duplicates and wasting hard drive space. I'm pretty sure in both Windows XP and Windows Vista you can change the permissions of user accounts to where they CAN'T delete files, and that may actually be something you'll want to try if you think they'll just end up deleting each other's music permanently.

How many AppleTVs can connect to one computer?

I have a client that would like to set up a large number of 2nd Generation AppleTVs to be synced to one Mac's iTunes and iPhoto libraries.
What's the maximum number of ATVs that can connect to one computer? My client would like to connect 13, but is there a maximum number?

Bear in mind that unlike AppleTV1 you cannot AFAIK specify different photo content to different AppleTVs - you'd therefore need to get the 13 'different' slideshows on each maybe using events, then manually choose the differing slideshow to run if doing all of this remotely.
If someone could walk around and just hook a laptop up to each AppleTv to transfer photos over ethernet you'd have more flexibility, but this would be a chore if AppleTV lost photos for any reason.
I don't use photos much with ATV2 and am unsure if they survive a reboot or power outage in memory. Also unsure if there's a limit to the number of photos that can be transferred.
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Two Different Generation IPod Nanos and one Computer

Okay so my boyfriend and I have two different geneeration IPod Nanos and one computer.. does it affect either device's performance ? and is it possible to have itunes setup so that he can have he's music sync to he's Ipod and vice ver sa without having any hassle? .. does this make any sence?

In your case it is most likely a drive letter confusion issue. Take a look at the following article and see if the steps help fix your issue:
Windows confuses iPod with network drive or hard drive and may keep iPod from mounting or songs may seem to disappear

HT4527 I have my entire music library (purchased and burnt CD's) on my iPod Touch from one computer and I wanted to sync it all to my new computer. I was hoping it would all transfer via sync when I plugged it in but it doesn't seem to work. Please help?!

I have my entire music library (purchased and burnt CD's) on my iPod Touch from one computer and I wanted to sync it all to my new computer. I was hoping it would all transfer via sync when I plugged it in but it doesn't seem to work. Please help?!

Ok, I had a glitch, forced to restart, and lost my train of thought.
Reinstalling iTunes should fix the major issue that might have gone wrong, perhaps your explaination points will disappear and everything will be peachy again.
But if they don't, you can open the XML file in iTunes Folder using a Text edit program to see what the common pathname is to the iTunes Music folder or where your content is located.
If you moved the itunes folder, it needs to go back.
I can't download iTunes to my Vista virtual machine to test it out right now because iTunes is down, so I can't verify the pathname, perhaps your issue and the iTunes being down are related somehow?
You don't want to import all your music again, but it's a option, but you lose all your playlists, that's what I'm trying to recover.
If oyu don't have a whole lot of playlists, then simply select all the explaimation point music and delete, select File from the menu and import your itunes folder again.

How do I connect two ipod's to one computer

I own an 5th Gen IPOD, I am buying my wife a Nano for Christmas. How do I connect both to the same computer, yet keep the ITunes and therefore IPOD update seperate?
IPOD 30GB Windows XP

See these articles about using more than one iPod on one computer, and with either one or more iTunes libraries.
Multiple iPod installations.
How to use multiple iPods with one computer.

HT1727 how many ipods can I connect to one computer?

I have 2 ipods, can I synch both of them with the itunes library on one computer?

You can connect and sync as many as you want.
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Connecting 2 Ipod Nanos to One computer

my boyfriend and I both have ipod nanos and want to connect them to one computer. We have setup one of the nanos and it works perfectly, but the second one won't connect and won't be recognized by itunes. What do we need to do so we can connect both ipods to same computer?

There are 2 different issues here
One iPod Nano won't be recognized by iTunes
In most case, the reason behind is caused by the PC, since you get one iPod recognized, so clearly is the problem of your Nano, please do a Reset see if it helps
Press "select"+"Menu" keys until you see the apple logo
Multiple iPod with one computer
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432

How do two ipod's use one computer to download itunes?

New to ipod's/itunes. Family member already has an itune account set up on my computer to download music. Can I set up my own account on the same computer to share the itunes program?

Do you want to share all the same media and the same iTunes account/Apple ID with that other family member?
Or do you want to keep your media separate, and/or use a different iTunes account/Apple ID?
If you want to use all the same media and share the same account/ID, just connect your iPod to the computer using the USB cable and perform a sync.
Otherwise, you might be best off setting up a new user account on your computer first, so that you will have two different iTunes libraries. This will allow you and your family member to both use the same computer but have completely different (and separate) data accessible via iTunes and on your iPods or other iOS devices.
How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1495

How do I cancle an ipod account on one computer and set it up on a new comp

OK so when my mother first got her ipod she didnt have a computer so she had to autorize her ipod on my brother comp, but since then I purchased a computer for her, I have my own ipod touch authorized to this new comp. Every time I try to sync songs from the new comp to her ipod it doesnt work right because I keep getting my songs synced to her ipod.
I figure that (a. I need to take her ipod off of my brothers computer. (b.reauthorize her ipod to the new computer. And (c. creat an entire new library just for her ipod and songs. How do I go about this?

iPods don't have accounts nor are they authorised. There are a couple of ways to create a new library. It's possible to have multiple libraries in a single Windows user account. To create or access a second (or more) library, hold down the Shift key in Windows when launching iTunes. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to the other Library.
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 option/shift key, this time choose to open an existing library and navigate to its location. Multiple libraries can prove tricky when using iPods, if you don't use the keyboard command you can risk syncing to the wrong library: Using multiple iTunes libraries -Windows
Another option is to create a separate Windows User account for each person on your PC or Mac. Different user accounts by definition would give you completely separate libraries. Each account has it's own iTunes folder, Library and iTunes Music folder and you load it with CDs etc just as you did with your original one. The iPod can be set to update however the owner chooses, sync all, manual or sync specific playlists
I don't use Windows so I can't give you a step by step on that one, however I can point you to another web page which should help you out. You can read about Windows user accounts here: Create A New User Account In Vista
You can also fill the library by copying the songs from the iPod and putting them into iTunes.
1). Connect your iPod to your computer. If it is set to sync automatically you'll get a message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod.
2). When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list change the update setting to manual, that will let you continue to use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Also when using most of the utilities listed below your iPod needs to be enabled for disc use, changing to manual update will do this by default: Managing content manually on iPod and iPhone
3). Once you are connected and your iPod is safely in manual mode there are a few things you can do to restore your iTunes from the iPod. iTunes will only let you copy your iTunes Store 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 purchased songs and in some cases, videos and games) 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
4). Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync.

How do I create more than one ipod account on one computer

I have an eighty gig ipod and just recently bought a Clip and want to sync both to my music is it possible. If not how do I create two accounts on the same computer?

If you are adding a second iPod for your own use you don't need two accounts. Just connect your new iPod (by Clip I presume you mean an iPod shuffle) to your computer and follow the on screen instructions to register and name it and you can choose whatever setting you like to sync it. iTunes will recognise each device that you add and they will have their own settings.
There are several different ways to use two or more iPods with one computer, have a look at this help page for suggestions and choose the method that suits you best: How to use multiple iPods with one computer

IPod connected to other Computer

Hi guys
i lately tried to connect my iPod to my friends Computer. after doing this i opened iTunes and everything was fine except for one thing: eventhough all my files were listed and shown they were almost invisible, indicating me that i can't use or play them on this computer. i went home and tried the same procedure but this time i could play all my songs.
so is it that you can't play your songs on other computers except on ypur own or what?
thanks for your help
Pete

If you are seeing grey text when you look at the content and lock symbol at the bottom of the screen then your iPod is set to automatically update. If you want to access your iPod directly, play it through your iTunes, connect it to a second computer etc. you need to change the update method to "Manually manage music and videos" in the iPod preferences. For more detail see these tutorials:
Using iPod with Multiple computers
Managing content manually on iPod
One thing to be aware of with manually updating is that the iPod also has to be manually ejected before the "Do Not Disconnect" message will go away. Safely disconnect iPod

Transfer Ipod backup from one computer to another.

I want to transfer my ipod back up from one computer to another. Is there a way to keep my back up file and use that on my new PC? 4th gen Ipod Touch, Windows XP to Windows 7

You need to transfer your iTunes library from your old Mac to your new Mac. Copy the iTunes named folder located in your Music folder on your old Mac and with iTunes quit on your new Mac, place the iTunes folder in the same location - in your Music folder. You also need to authorize your new Mac with your iTunes account with iTunes.
Before syncing contacts with the Address Book and calendar events with iCal on your new Mac, enter one contact in the Address Book and one calendar event in iCal on your new Mac. This will provide a merge prompt with the first sync for this data, which you want to select.
There is no need to transfer your iPhone's backup from your old Mac to your new Mac. iTunes on your new Mac will create a new backup for your iPhone automatically or you can do this manually. With your iPhone connected to iTunes on your new Mac, control-click on your iPhone under Devices in the iTunes source list and at the menu window that appears, select Back Up to create a new backup for your iPhone as of now.

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