Can't find my Music Library nor Playlists on iTunes site
I performed a full backup of my PC, copying everything to CD's for safekeeping, including my music from iTunes. My songs are sitting in a folder on my PC under "My Music" but when I go into iTunes site, they have disappeared! Yikes, can I get them back? Forunately they are still all sitting on my iPod, but would like to get my Music Library & Playlists back onto the iTunes site. Can anyone walk me through the steps I need to take?
Much appreciated.
I am having the same issue. I got a new PC (Sony Vaio). Downloaded Itunes 8 64 bit. Imported all my music files. When i open with itunes the music plays. when i restart the PC and open itunes, the music library disappears. the itunes music folder creates duplicats as well.
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If you would like to stick with what you've got, then this Apple Support article should provide you with the instructions you need: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1391
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http://www.drewfindley.com/findleydesigns/ipodaccess/indexWin.html
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