Cannot sync older ipod shuffle to new computer

My computer with all my itunes that are on my ipod & ipod shuffle died. had to buy a new computer. now I cannot sync my ipods or even download new music. I get the following error message: ipod is synced with aother itunes library. How do I sync using my new computer? How do I "unsync?" my dead computer's itunes library?
Oh, and both my shuffle and nano are 2nd generation. thanks!

I have the same problem. How do we move the songs, etc., from our old shuffles into our new ITunes library? Anybody?

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I have just changed my computer as my old one died... but now cannot access my old itunes account so i have set up a new one with another email address. how can I sync my ipod to my new computer without wiping all my music ?

I have just tried to sync my ipod to a new computer as my old one died but as I cannot remember my previous log in I created a new itunes account. I now want to sync but it says it will wipe my music off my ipod. Does anyone know how I can do this now ?

If you have purchases on your iPod Shuffle that you want to sync back to iTunes, but are under the Apple ID you no longer have access to, you'll need to reset that account information. You can use this link to reset your password.
https://iforgot.apple.com/
If that doesn' work or help, you'll need to contact iTunes support and have them walk you through the process of resetting the older account information. Once you know the email and password again, you can authorize your new computer and transfer any purchases from this account back to iTunes.
For all non-iTunes purchased content, you'll need to the assistance of some sort of third party software that is not supported by Apple. See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
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I cannot get my sons iPod touch to unlock. He has forgot his password and I have not synced his iPod to my new computer. I put it in recovery mode but it is still asking for his password. Any idea what to do next???

I cannot get my sons iPod touch to unlock. He has forgot his password and I have not synced his iPod to my new computer. I put it in recovery mode but it is still asking for his password. Any idea what to do next???

Try DFU mode instead.
http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1034
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My computer crashed. So does this mean I can not add any more music to my ipod from a different computer without all the songs being erased? Can I sync my ipod to a new computer if I allow all the songs to be erased?

My computer crashed. So does this mean I can not add any more music to my ipod from a different computer without all the songs being erased? The ipod works fine and now i got a new computer. So it seems like my only options are leaving my ipod in a state where i cant add anymore songs or erasing all my songs and trying to use my ipod from my new computer. Can someone please inform me on how to have my ipod work from a different computer, even if i have to erase my songs. Thanks.

Yes, if you choose the Erase and Sync option (or restore your iPod) you will be allowed to sync your iPod with the new computer.
If you would like to save the content that's currently on your iPod, see this older thread from another forum member Zevoneer discussing the different ways to copy the content on an iPod back to your PC.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2417169?start=0&tstart=0
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TS1363 I switched computers and now cannot sync my ipod shuffle

Help...I switched computers and now I cannot sync my ipod shuffle.

Your iPod is designed to sync with only one iTunes library at a time. It will recognize the iTunes library on the new/different PC as a new library. If you sync the iPod with this new library, all content will be erased from the iPod and replaced with what is in the new library. So what you will want to do is consolidate of your iTunes content onto either one of the PCs and then sync your iPod with just that one PC.
If you like to copy everything from your Shuffle to this new/different iTunes library, see this excellent user tip from another forum member turingtest2 outlining the different methods and software available to help you copy content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
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I would like to hook my older iPod to my newer computer

I would like to hook my older iPod to my newer computer.
How?

Hi, Tim.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I would need clarification on this question to provide a better answer. However, you should just need to have the most current version of iTunes installed and connect the device via the included USB cable.
Sync your iPhone, iPad and iPod with iTunes using USB
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201253
Cheers,
Jason H.

How do I synce my Ipod to a new computer that isnt the one that I originally synced with?

How do I sync my Ipod to a new computer that isnt the one that I originally synced with?

- Transfer iTunes purchases to the new computer by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
- Transfer other music by using a third-party program like on of those discussed here:
newer copy
- Connect the iPod to the computer and make a backup by right clicking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up
- Restore the iPod from that backup.
Note that the iPod backup that iTunes makes does not included synced media like apps and music.

I want to update my IPODtouch, but it will erase all my data. How do I sync my ipod to a new computer so itunes will not erase my data???

I want to update my IPODtouch, but it will erase all my data. How do I sync my ipod to a new computer so itunes will not erase my data???

Follow these instructions. When you restore the iPod from backup as the article says your iPod will also be updated.
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

Can someone tell me how to sync my ipod on my new computer i have just authorised. i hate this

Can someone tell me how i sync my ipod on my new computer. i have authorised the computer but i can not find where to sync it. i thought Apple was meant to be easy

Hi Richail,
Once you have selected your sync options in iTunes, such as what music or videos you want to transfer, the Apply button should be in the bottom right hand corner of the window. For more information on syncing iOS devices, you may find the following article helpful:
iOS: Syncing your data with iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1386
Regards,
- Brenden

I have lost all of my songs on my Ipod touch. My computer that contains the Itunes library keeps freezing. How do I move my songs from my old computer to my new computer. Keep in mind that when I synced my ipod on my new computer I now have no songs on

My computer is old and keeps freezing up. I need to get my Itune purchases to a new computer. I messed up and synced my Ipod with my new computer before I moved my library over. Now my Ipod has no songs on it and the songs are frozen in my old computer. Is there anyway to get my songs onto my new computer and have my Ipod touch sync with my new computer. Or have I lost all of my songs? HELP

Songs purchased from iTunes Store?

My computer crashed with all my itunes files. I was able to get some off and transfer them to another computer. I am afraid to sync my ipod to the new computer becaused I do not want to loose all of my playlists and other music. Will this happen?

My computer crashed with all my itunes files. I was able to get some off and transfer them to another computer. I am afraid to sync my ipod to the new computer becaused I do not want to loose all of my playlists and other music. Will this happen?

To import music into your iTunes library on the computer go to iTunes>Help>iTunes Help>Add items to iTunes and follow the instructions
Delete the "songs" that do not play in your iTunes library and reimport them.

I have an iPod Nano and I have a new computer. I want to sync my iPod with my new computer. It tells me all of my current music will be erased from my iPod. How do I prevent that from happening?

I have an iPod Nano and I have a new computer. I want to sync my iPod with my new computer. It tells me all of my current music will be erased from my iPod. How do I prevent that from happening?

How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer

Sync my ipod to a new computer without losing songs currently on ipod

I had my itunes and ipod set up on a computer. Then I got a new computer and I had to reinstall itunes on that computer. But, I cant sync my iPod to my new computer because it will erase all the songs that are on it from my old computer, and replace them with the songs in my new library. I have been adding songs manually and that worked for a little but now my iPod is full and I can't take any songs off because my iPod isn't synced to my new itunes. Is there any way I can sync my ipod to my new itunes without losing all my old songs?

Put the songs currently on your iPod back into iTunes.
If you are using iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
For all other non purchased music (your own CDs etc) try this method which works on some Windows PCs.
Enable your iPod for disk use.
See: iPod Disk Use.
Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
If this doesn't work (and it may not because officially it's not supposed to), check out the instructions/suggestions here.
Music from iPod to computer (using option 2). This a manual method using "hidden folders" and although it works, it can be messy.
Much easier ways are to use one of the many 3rd party programs that copy music from the iPod to the computer.
One of the most recommended is Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music and playlists etc from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
Another free program is Pod Player.
Then you can sync your iPod with iTunes as before.

Ok. so im trying to sync my ipod to a new computer, i type in my apple id and password, then someone elses email pops up from another country, how do i fix this

Ok. so im trying to sync my ipod to a new computer, i type in my apple id and password, then someone elses email pops up from another country, how do i fix this
Please help me.

If the problem persists, you'll probably have to make another apple id, it wont take off any games or music or apps or anything you've bought it will all stay there, i have two apple id's and i don't have a problem with anything.

How do I sync my iPod onto a new computer?

I want to sync my iPod onto my new computer with my new music and new pictures. But I dont want any of my apps and videos taken with the iPod to be deleted. What can I do to ensure that I dont loose any of my data, but get all the new data I want to sync?

Ipod will sync pics and itunes content with one and only one computer at a time. Syncing to another will erase the current content.
Copy everything from the old computer, or your backup copy of your old computer, to your new one.

Cannot sync older ipod shuffle to new computer

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