Cannot add new files to iTunes library.

My itunes library is run through my external hard drive. This hasn't been a problem, but now iTunes will not let me add new music files to my library. How do I fix that?

Ditto. To compound the problem, I upgraded to Mountain Lion. I was trying to import videos and iTunes 10.6.3 starts, then the spinning wheel of death comes up about 1/2 way thru. After a couple hard boots to get the system back, I tried with a simple MP3 file. Tried ADD TO LIBRARY and drag and drop - Nothing.

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Add New Files To iTunes Library

Is it possible to set up a folder in the finder so that when new audio files are placed inside (either copied, created or downloaded), they will automaticly be added to the iTunes library? Is there a folder action or applescript I'm missing or something? Or another way?
Thanks in advance.
-- steph
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8) 2.16 MHz, 1 Gb RAM

I've created a folder action for a folder (called it 'iTunes dropbox') on the desktop to do so.
This is how I've set it up:
• Create a new folder (on the desktop or whatever location)
• Run Automator
• Select 'Finder' in the Library (left) pane, then select 'Get Specified Finder Items' from the Action (middle) pane and drag it to the right pane.
• Select 'iTunes' in the Library, select 'Add Files to Playlist' and drag it below the 'Get Specified Finder Items' action in the right pane.
You can choose to add the file to the Library only, or also to an existing or new playlist.
• To save this workflow as an folder action, choose 'Save As Plug-in...' from the file menu.
• Choose an appropriate name (e.g. 'tunetolib').
• At 'Plug-in for:', choose 'Folder Actions'
• At 'Attached to Folder:', choose 'Other...' and navigate to the folder you created before.
• If you did not enable folder actions already, tick a checkbox that says so. If you already enabled it, you won't see this option.
• Click 'Save'
Now it's time to test the 'dropbox'.
Just drop an AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV or mp3 file in the folder and if the exact file does not already exist in iTunes, it will be (should be) added to the library.
Hope this helps.
M
17' iMac 800 MHz, 768 MB RAM, 200 GB HD, DL burner Mac OS X (10.4.8) iTunes 7.0.1

When I add audio file to iTune library from my computor the fine does not add/ open in iTune.please help

problem in adding files to iTune library as mentioes in subject

Try transferring/copy to 3rd party apps like OPlayer.

Cannot add new songs in iTunes 9 after switching to media organization

Hey all, I'm using iTunes 9 and can't seem to add any new mp3s to my library. I've always had iTunes manage my library files and it keeps the mp3s in the default location (~/iTunes/iTunes Music). When I try to add mp3s, I see the error:
'Attempting to copy to the disk "" failed. The required folder cannot be found.'
I can still listen to all of my other music and my iTunes library folder is still intact. I just can't seem to get rid of this problem... I checked the permissions on all the folders and it's all kosher. I even tried rebuilding my iTunes library but still no dice.
The only change I made recently was to use the 'Upgrade to iTunes media organization' feature so that I could use the 'automatically add to itunes' folder. Does anybody have any guesses why that might trigger the error I'm getting?
Thanks!
David

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For some reason, whenever I try to add some files with an .avi format to my iTunes Library or iPod just won't let me. I've tried the add file/folder option and it simply doesn't work. It does absolutely nothing. It won't let me drag/drop to the Library, only iPod. But when I try drag/dropping it to the iPod (as I've succesfully been able to do in the past with other files)I get an:
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Is it possible to create a AppleScript that watches a folder and automatically adds any new files placed into the folder to my iTunes library?

Probably. You can take a look through Doug's AppleScripts for iTunes and see if there's anything pre-existing you could use or modify.
An alternative might be Hazel which says it can do that. It's not free, but if it works it would probably be a lot easier.
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None of the answers provided is the correct one.
The correct one is: reinstall quicktime and it will work

I Have been using, Ipad for only around a month or so (Ipad 2), and it was only yesterday that i tried to use the Itunes. I first downloaded the latest itunes (10.7.0.21), and took backup of all my Ipad data.
After this, I wanted to add some video to my ipad, as it was essential to add the same to My itunes first, I roceeded to do just that. I went through this command {File - Add File to Library}, and then went on to select the Video file. There's just a flicker, and then nothing happens at all - the itune screen remains, and there is no error message too. Whereas, I can easily add Audio Files.
After this, I even downaload the latest Quick time (7.7.2), as I had read somewhere that the same is necessary. When I tried to open the Video file in Quick time, it did not open. After that I downloaded the codec DivX and DivX player. Though the Video plays in DivX, it refuses to open in Itune and does not play properly in Quicktime (slider moves, but sound and video is not there).
Frankly, I am utterly confused.
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Drag the folder into the library in the open iTunes program window.
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Add music files to itunes library

Many songs that I have imported (create *.mp3) using an early version of itunes will no longer play in my ipod 5G video, or in itunes. So i've removed them from the itunes library, and now I cannot get the files back into itunes. I've tried all of the methods I know of: import a song, a folder, and dragging and dropping the folder. Please Help.

Create the playlist folders.
Create the playlists inside them.
Drag your folders of music to their respective playlists.
You may want to visit Edit > Preferences > Advanced, then turn off the Keep... & Copy... options.
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Add .avi files to iTunes Library

Hi, I can't seem to add a .avi file to my iTunes library. When I give the command, I can hear my hard disk working, but it doesn't add the movie to the library. Do I have to convert it first? If so, how can I convert it, and make a file that I can add to my iPod?
Thanks.

Use MPEG Streamclip to convert it to MPEG-4 and import that into iTunes. An AVI can contain audio and video of any format, and some formats can't be played or converted in Mac OS X.
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Unable to add aac file to itunes library.

I have got songs in .aac format but i am unable to load it ot itunes library.Please suggest me how to load it to my ipod. I am using itunes7.

Hi,
Sorry my previous post doesnt specify neccesary informations.
1. I have ipod shuffle (2GB capacity).
2. I am using windows vista operating system on my laptop.
3. I have installed itune7 which is latest.
4. I have got abc.aac file on my local hard drive.
5. I want to load this song in my ipod.
6. I tried to drag drop the aac format songs on my itune library .... but it displays o drop sysmbol.
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Add media files to iTunes library

Hi, I am new to iTunes and just bought an iPad. Tried to add some existing video files on my computer, including RMVB, WMV, AVI formats, using the 'Add File to Library' menu option, but nothing happened in the iTunes. No error messages, yet nothing added. Anyone has any clue? Those video clips can be played with other players without isssue.

They need to be in an iTunes supported format.
-> Frequently asked questions about viewing and syncing video with iTunes and iPod
"*What video content works with iTunes and iPod?*
iTunes:
Video content purchased from the iTunes Store.
QuickTime and MPEG-4 movie files that end in ".mov", ".m4v", or ".mp4" and are playable in QuickTime Player.
Video podcasts"

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I have an external hard drive that I store all of my music on and have set as my iTunes media file location. When I connect it, I open iTunes and can play all of my songs off of the hard drive with no problem. But many times I do not have my external hard drive plugged in when I purchase and add new files onto iTunes. Because of this, even though I have my preferences set to automatically add new iTunes files to the external media folder, when I connect my hard drive, the files will not be on the hard drive's media folder and they will not immediately transfer over to the hard drive, and I will then have to add them manually. Is there a setting that I can use that will set all new or recently added files on my iTunes to be transferred over to my external hard drive once it is connected? Or maybe a command that compares my iTunes with my external media file folder and transfers all new media over to my external folder? Any help would be appreciated.

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My PC itunes does not add mp4 files in the library.

My PC itunes does not add mp4 files in the library. why?

YEs, files downloaded before Monday are fine, coul add them ti library.
I'Ve now changed the FTP client, from Transmit to Cyberduck, and can now add new files to the library. All files transfered via Transmit however remain unacceptable to iTunes. It is a pity, as Transmit is much faster and user-friendly.
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Cannot Add Any Music to iTunes Windows 8

I just got a brand new computer with Windows 8. I moved everything that was on my previous laptop to this one, including all of my music, books, and videos. I just downloaded the newest version of iTunes, and it will not add any music to my library. My library is always empty and has the buttons to go the the iTunes Store and/or Scan For Music. I cannot add any files to the library. After I click on the file that I want to add, nothing happens. I can't even transfer my previously purchased music from my iPad to my library. Again, nothing happens.The only thing I have been able to transfer were my books that were on my iPad. No music, no apps, no videos. This is my second day working on this problem. I have used iTunes for years and have always been able to find a solution. I have already uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes twice, selected myself as administrator on the computer, troubleshooted compatibility issues, and tried multiple diagnostic runs. If someone could help me find a way to fix this, I would be very grateful.
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Use Windows to go to your folders and find one of the problem files. Right-click it, and choose Open With > iTunes. If the file is compatible with iTunes, it will be added to the library and start playing. If nothing happens, the file is incompatible.

Cannot add new files to iTunes library.

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