Cant import songs or add to my library

when I open i tunes and click import on the file menu, itunes just closes the same happens when i click export, or add file to library. I ran a Norton Antivirus scan to see if it was a virus, spyware,etc, but nothing came up. And when I go to my computer and try to open my music folder, it says Windows Explorer needs to close. I tried running a scan on only that folder too. Can someone please help me??

Don't know if this will help, but first make sure you have your music backed up. It's always possible that your antivirus software could be causing the problem, or you may have just downloaded a corrupted file. I would uninstall iTunes, then download it again. "Save" the install file rather than "Run" it. Shut down your internet connection for safety, turn off your antivirus program, then install iTunes. Restart your computer & turn your antivirus software on. May be a little bit of trouble, but it's worked for me on other software

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Cant import music to itunes from my library

i've been trying to import music from my computer library to itunes to free up space.
when i put a cd in my comp to add it to itunes it imports fine. but if i move a song from my computer's library to itunes and then delete the song from my computer's library it says it cant be played and would i like to search for it.
do i have to save my music to a disk 1st before i can completely delete it from my comp and then import it from the disk to itunes??
thats the only thing i can think of to make it work.
some1 pleeeeease help me

What happens when you try?
You should be able to drag-and-drop a music file that is already on your computer into iTunes. As you drag the file, you should see the "link" appear in iTunes and a blue box appear around the songs list, as shown below:
Notice the blue line above the title "London can take it". This blue box will appear regardless of which "view" you are using. Here's the same thing but for a folder with several songs in it:
For File/Add song to Library, use the shortcut CTRL+O or use the ALT key, followed by F key and then the A key (that's File/Add file to Library) and navigate to the file you want.
For File/Add Folder to Library, use the ALT key, followed by the F key and then the D key (File/Add folder to Library) and navigate top the folder you want. I cannot remember the shortcut for this option.

Adding new imported songs on iTunes to my Library on External Drive

I have my main iTunes library on an external hard drive. My Mac's iTunes folder only contains the iTunes library file but all my songs are kept and imported on my external hard drive at home.
My question is:
While at work, I have imported some CDs. As default, since that external drive was not connected, it imports all on the computer's iTunes folder in the HD.
What's the best and easiest way to move these imported songs from the computer's drive to my external? Do I erase them from iTunes while keeping the files and re-open them at home when my external drive is connected so it imports them in the drive? Or do I simply move the song files to the external drive and re-locate them??
Appreciate any help on that. Thanks!

Ok. Got it.
Just need to copy the files' folders by dragging them to iTunes while my external HD is connected; it will add them in the original library location that I have selected (external) while keeping the library in iTunes intact.
Thanks anyway, it was clearly a stupid issue.

Imported songs do not appear in library (iTunes 10.0.1)

When I import songs from a CD, the songs are not appearing under Music in iTunes.
The track info is properly displayed for the mounted CD itself and the songs are correctly imported (green checkboxes appear, the MP3 files are placed in the correct folder under "Music/iTunes/iTunes Music", and the MP3 files are playable in Quicktime).
I've tried re-importing the songs in iTunes using the File > Add to Library function, but no luck. This has happened with multiple CDs.
Songs that I have bought through Amazon were successfully imported.
Is this an iTunes 10.0.1 bug? I haven't successfully imported a CD since I upgraded.
Is my library corrupt? Is there a way to rebuild it?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Details:
iTunes 10.0.1
Import settings: MP3 encoder, high quality (160kbps), use error correction

It turns out that this is an identified issue. See the thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2565869&start=0&tstart=0
(I searched for a thread on this topic before posting, honest!)
For what it's worth, the problem with the two CDs I tried importing before I posted this has magically healed itself and I can now see them in the library. No idea why. I haven't yet tried to import more.

How do you import songs into a new iTunes library from a Touch?

I downloaded iTunes on a new PC laptop but, I'm unable to import the songs that are on the Touch, to the new iTunes library.
The songs that are on the Touch are all iTunes purchased songs and these songs are based in a iTunes library that is on the old laptop that no longer works. iTunes on the old laptop cannot be accessed and there was no cd-dvd back up done for this library.
When the Touch is connected to iTunes on the new laptop, the songs on the Touch do appear in a music folder under the device heading which is fine but, because these songs can't be imported into the new library, they cannot be backed up as far as I know.
Otherwise, everything regarding iTunes is working as it should be on the new laptop.
Since I'm dealing only with iTunes purchased songs, iTunes, and a Apple device, there must be some way of adding the songs from the Touch into the new library.
I've done a Google search about this and any of the suggestions I've tried, haven't worked.
The OS on the new laptop, is Windows 7.
If someone can offer some help on this, it would be appreciated.
Thanks

Dansyacht wrote:
Also see "Authorize a computer to play iTunes Store purchases" in the iTunes help file.
Dansyacht
Your suggestions worked.
Had to do the authorize step first and then I was able to re-download the songs into the new library.
Thanks

Cant buy songs. can add to wish list but no buy or purchse option on drop down menu under price? Been using itunes for years. not new to this. why now?

Can't buy songs? No "Buy" option in drop down menu under price? Can add to wish list but not download to IPOD

Hey tomfromphoenixville,
Thanks for the question. If I understand correctly, you do not see the option to buy a song from the iPod. Are you trying to buy the song in iTunes on Windows or from the iPod? I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
iTunes: Using the iTunes Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
To purchase an item from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:
Tap the price, and then tap Buy or Rent.
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a great day,
Mario

Cant import song to itunes

Yesterday there wasnt any problems but today when i tried to open a song itunes just froze. The spinning wheel with all the collors appears and it stays that way untill i force itunes to close.

Can you explain exactly how you are trying to move the songs from iTunes? Have you got your Nano set to manually manage songs and playlists?
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes (Edit=>Preferences=>'iPod' tab):
1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

How to import songs from iPod to iTunes library

Is there anyway to take the songs off my iPod that I synced onto it from one computer and put them on another computer that I have also authorized? I have tried a couple different ways, and can't get it, so if there is a way to do this, I would be happy to find out. Thank you in advance.

Go back a couple pages in this forum to an article about moving songs to a new laptop and using your i-pod as a hard drive. It might solve your problem.

How do I import songs from my ipod touch library to itunes on my computer?

I am trying to figure out how to take songs from my ipod and transfer them to itunes on my computer.

Niel,
I had to reformat my Windows partition and I backed up all of my iTunes to my external hard drive and I need to transfer them back. Also when I backed them up they were created in 8.0+ version. Would I need to get iTunes to the most current version or would it be fine if I didn't. Thanks.

Cant import songs-itunes locks up!

I just bought a new computer-Hp p2610, I downloaded Itunes and moved all of my files from my other pc(XP-26 gigs of music) I only transferred over the music-nothing else.
When I attempt to import a cd with itunes, itunes will begin importing for a few seconds and then will just freeze in the middle. I have not been able to import one track. Itunes pulls up the cd info and will play them all back no problem-it just wont importing without freezing.
I am able to rip cds using other programs, but Its a process to transfer everything multiple times for every cd.
I have reinstalled itunes several times, I have clicked the error correction box, and have attempted to import using just about every option there is. All my updates are current, both for the ipod, and for windows, Hp has not yet released any updates for my drive.
Can anyone help me? I have absolutely no clue what to do, Ive googled this issue, and find things that are similar, but not the same-also most issues I find tend to be several years old, making searches even harder.
HELP!!!

anyone have any ideas? im willing to try just about anything....except del taco

Best way to import music folders into new media library

I have searched, but have not been able to find an answer. I have recently just moved my music library from my internal hard drive to an external hard drive. I also consolidated my library so that it will have the new naming convention, etc in the new media library.
I am now ready to import songs/folders into my new library and want to make sure I do it correctly. Is it as easy as moving my music folder to the new external HD music location; selecting file/add to library/ and then selecting the folder? I just want to make sure I am doing it correctly. Thanks in advance!

Debonya1 wrote:
I am now ready to import songs/folders into my new library and want to make sure I do it correctly.
iTunes > preferences > advanced
1. make sure iTunes is pointed to your external HD
2. check +keep iTunes media folder organized+
3. check +copy files to ... when adding to library+
all new content will be added to the specified location *provided that* the external HD is mounted on your desktop before iTunes is launched.
happy computing !
JGG

If I imported a CD into my iTunes library from one computer how can I listen to it from another computer?

If I imported a CD into my iTunes library from one computer how can I listen to it from another computer? I imported music from a CD into my compter at work and when I got home and went to my iTunes account none of the songs were in my library. I also noticed that on my Work computer there were a couple songs that I had to click on the little 'cloud' icon before I could listen to them (these were not songs I imported they were songs that were already in my library). Not sure if this makes semse...help.

jamie171 wrote:
My question is since I have imported them into my iTunes library from one computer why can't I access them from my iTunes library from another computer that I have authorized to access whats in my library? Is there no way to import songs only once into the library and then access them from all my authorized computers?
Only if you have iTunes Match or of the computers are on the same local network.

HT1473 Im having problem while transferring songs from PC to Ipod. Ive followed all steps 'File Add to Library' but i cant find songs in my ipod. Ive also synced the ipod and backup as well but still same. what to do?

Im having problem while transferring songs from PC to Ipod. Ive followed all steps 'File<Add to Library' but i cant find songs in my ipod. Ive also synced the ipod and backup as well but still same. what to do?

Try:
iTunes: Finding lost media and downloads
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
Next try:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Also:
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities

With using any version of iTunes, whenever I import songs into my library using the "add to library" function, iTunes adds those songs in songs' alphabetical order. This is pretty annoying since it does not preserve the logical track number or album.

With using any version of iTunes, whenever I import songs into my library using the "add to library" function, iTunes adds those songs in songs' alphabetical order. This is pretty annoying since it does not preserve the logical track number or even the album sort order (for example when adding 2 albums stored in a unique folder). Anyone has any ideas ? Been stumped for a while....!!!

hi i had the same problem today when i updated my itunes to latest version. however, i have just found my songs in the 'itunes media' folder. this was accessed through 'my music' then keep clicking through until you find itunes media and all my library songs were in there and i then just added these files to my library and all were restored however, i have lost all my playlists but at least my 700 songs are back. very dissapointed with apple that they have let this happen with their latest update, the previous version was miles better than this one . hope you find them. stevo

An mp3 file on my computer will not import to itunes by either the drag-and-drop or the Add File to Library method. Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. My OS is Windows 7.

I purchased an mp3 from a private website on my laptop. The itunes library i sync ipod to is on my desktop, so i copied the mp3 onto a flash drive and then into my desktop in the Downloads folder and Desktop folder as well as the itunes music folder, 3 places. I opened itunes on the desktop and read the instructions for importing music that's already in my computer. Neither the drag-and-drop or the Add File to Library method works. I've tried both ways over and over. Cannot figure out what the problem is. I do note that the name of the mp3 file doesn't show the .mp3 extension, it appears as simply it's title, Eating Healthy, without any extension at all. Could the filename be the problem, or do you have any other idea what I'm doing wrong? My OS is Windows 7, using IE9. Thanks.
ADDENDUM AFTER READING ANOTHER DISCUSSION HERE: I have now tried right clicking the song in Windows Explorer and choosing Open With, clicking itunes. The mp3 plays in itunes but does not add to the library.

I don't have a Recently Added playlist. However, I discovered that the file I had named Eating Healthy was given the name You Can Enjoy Eating Healthy when it copied to iTunes. I'm guessing iTunes pulled the full name of the piece from the internet. Upshot--the mp3 did transfer to iTunes on all 3 tries, but I was looking in my alphabetized list under E, not Y, so I didn't see it there. Thanks for your help.

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