Can I rescue my iTunes Library (not the MP3s) from iPod for iTunes on Windows?
Hi guys
So here's the thing: My Macbook has died on me (don't ask) and I've switched back to Windows. Now, I have an iPod classic with all my files on it, and with some magic on a friend's mac (using an app called Houdini), I was able to extract all my MP3s for use on iTunes on my Win8 PC.
What's gone, of course, are all the stuff from iTunes (play counts. ratings. playlists) - and I find I miss those things.
Is there a way to extract the iTunes library using just my iPod - and transfer it to PC? And if yes: Where do I find it and where does it have to go on my PC?
Thank you.
Check this out.
Moving music from iPod to computer.
But what does this mean?
"iTunes cannot open my library"
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