Changing iTunes library (different computers)

I just got a new computer and im wanting to start syncing my ipod with this computer instead of my old one. Will my ipod update that i paid $10 for the app program still transfer when i do the transfer purchased items. Did I make myself clear?

all your purchase detials should remain on your apple account and therefore be downloadable at anytime leaving u un-effected

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Sharing iTunes library across computers

Step 5 of the Help file says "select 'Automatically import new purchases from [Computer Name].'" Where is that selection found?

Thanks for the suggestion. I'd be happy to elaborate. In iTunes Help, enter "home sharing" as the search term, and select the top topic, "Sharing your iTunes library across computers." The five items are under the heading, "To import items from other libraries using Home Sharing."
I have gone over the steps again and found my problem. I was signed onto the Store under different names (different Mobile Me email address, both mine) on the two computers. I switched to the same name, then turned Home Sharing off and then on on both computers. When each opened the other's library, the other library window has a Settings button in the lower right hand window. That button produces a pane with setting for automatic transfer.
The Help file could be improved. Or iTunes could recognize multiple email addresses for one Mobile Me account. Thanks again.

ITunes on different computers with one external harddisc

The iTunes music folder is on an external hard disc. It should be used on two Computers. And the contents of the librarys should be the same.
Though the iTunes music Folder is set to the external disc,iTunes is not able to find the files. Why ?
- If the external folder is imported all files appear twice ...

If you're using the command in the Advanced preferences to set the iTunes Music location, that doesn't transfer the music unless you use the Consolidate command, and never transfers the iTunes library files, so a different computer will have a completely different set of library files.
To have a common set of library files and content, you need first to be using iTunes 7. Drag the entire iTunes folder (containing the iTunes library fles as well as the iTunes Music folder) to the external hard drive.
Then hold down the Shift key while launching iTunes. You'll be given a dialog box where you can select the iTunes library you want to use. Navigate to and select the iTunes folder in it's new location. Move the hard drive to the second computer and repeat.

Changing iTunes library and when I set it back to the current one the library is still the old one

Last night I changed my iTunes library into one from a few years ago. When I went to choose the current one to set it back, the library's contents were the same as the old one and the current file became what was in the library now--the contents of the old one. I tried a few different ways and this was the most current library. I upgraded after to the new iTunes in case that was it, and it still isn't changing back into my current library. Help please.

Try resetting the SMC.
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1 iTunes library, 2 Computers

Morning/Afternoon forum,
i have a MBP and Mini. I have my iTunes Media on a Drive permanently attached to my Mini and iTunes open and running on my Mini as its at home and is the ho,me server for tunes and movies. The library is too big to drag with me and my MBP.
Can i, when i get home with my MBP and have connected to my Mini via 'Connect As', open iTunes with Alt or Option held down [can never remember which it is] and select that iTunes library that is attached to my Mini? Is there a problem with that?
Assumptions:
i am then using and editing the Mini library and the library xml file that goes with that library. I am not touching the Library, which through iTunes Match should be similar but without everythign downloaded, that is on my MBP?
does it matter 2 computers are looking at 1 iTunes library? Will the Mini update, say, a Movie Title i change via the MBP?

and in addition, if iTunes is open on the headless Mini and i open wih MBP while connected to the Mini with 'Connect As', does that corruopt anything? 2 machiens using 1 iTunes to edit...?

Sharing an iTunes library between computers

is it possible to share a library btwn itunes apps on separate computers in the same house/wireless network?
not looking to trump the 5 computer limit, but trying to get two computers to show the same library between them. when i buy a song in one place, to show it as available to play on the other, too...also making it possible to update ipods from both...
any thoughts would be great...

Hi,
We have something similar with 2 computers at home, and use 'iTunes Library Updater' (freeware on http://itlu.ownz.ch/wordpress/) which should serve your purpose.
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How do I access my ITunes from different computers

I understand that you can use up to 5 different computers with an I product but I can't get my Itunes to show up on more than the first one I used it one. How do I do this multiple computer thing?
Thanks in advance!

Simple word of advice. Put itunes on an external drive rather than use internal memory. then wherevevr you are and whatever computer you are using all you need is the external drive

Changing iTunes Library to Another Pre-existing Library

*First some background-* My wife and I each have our own Apple laptops, and we repurposed her old HP PC as an iTunes server to house copies of all our media and sync with the Apple TV. Our laptops each have only our own music collections while the PC's library contains all of the music from both our personal libraries as well as all of our video content (which we do not keep on our laptops due to size constraints.) The PC's library is housed on a Drobo via a DroboShare. The PC is old and terribly slow, however, and watching content via the Apple TV that is streaming from the PC is an oftentimes painful experience. We have decided to ditch the PC and make my laptop the main iTunes repository.
*Now The Question-* What is the best way to make the larger, all-inclusive iTunes/Drobo library my laptop's library without losing all of my playlists and ratings that I have accumulated over the years that live in my laptop's library. If I change my storage location under Preferences and then Consolidate, will all of the media I don't have currently in my library get added, or will my library still only see what it knew about before, just stored in a new location now?
I apologize for the length, but I am trying to provide as much data as I can. I don't want to lose my ratings or playlists from my library, any media from the Drobo, or hours of my life trying to manually fix everything should I mess it up from taking a wrong turn somewhere. Thanks in advance!

You missed 'Point 14':
After the folder has been copied, locate your original iTunes Music folder, and drag it to the Trash or Recycle Bin. Note: Don't remove the iTunes 4 Music Library files that may be in the same location as the iTunes Music folder.
If you deleted the 'iTunes Library.itl' file from that folder, then you deleted the iTunes database file that keeps track of all your song references, Playlists and some attributes. See:What are the iTunes Library files?
Can you recover this file from the ExHD? Or maybe the Recycle Bin? Place it back into the 'iTunes' folder under the 'My Music' folder.
If not, you'll have to 'Rebuild' your Library from the ExHD's music files. It's a simple 'File=>Add Folder' from within iTunes, but you will lose your Playlists, Ratings, Play Counts and Last Played attributes.

Trouble using itunes on different computers at home

How can I get all my music from one computer on to another. Any time I try to sync my ipod it wants to wipe wants currently on my file.

Make sure that both computers are connected to the same network. Launch iTunes on both computers.
From the Advanced menu turn on Home Sharing using the same Apple ID on both computers.
At the computer that you want to move your music too select the shared library of the computer that currently holds the music. You will find the remote computer listed on the sidebar under the heading Shared. This should load the list of music from the remote computer. Select all the tracks from the remote computer and then click on the Import button in the bottom-right corner of the iTunes window.

How can I change "iTunes Library" to "iTunes Music Library"?

i use iTunes as my muisc-pool and a DiscoXT as DJ-programm. There is the possibility to use my iTunes Music Library there in form of the "iTunes Muisc Library.xml". now iTunes created a new Library called "iTunes Library.itl" and "iTunes Library.xml". The "iTunes Music Library.xml" now is not actauized since Dec 2011. How to come back to the "iTunes Music Library.xml" as actualized in iTunes and so also actualized in Disco XT?
How can I create this in iTunes?
I need some help!
Thx for this
Dhwani

You cannot change the name of the .itl file iTunes creates. Attempting to do so will almost certainly cause iTunes to fail. And iTunes automatically creates the XML file and there's no way to change the name of the file it creates.
If Disco XT uses the XML file, as most such applications do, you could probably make a copy of the iTunes Library.xml file and rename the copy as necessary. That copy will probably then work, though you'll have to make a new copy any time you make a change in iTunes. Otherwise, the developers of Disco XT will need to change the application to look for both versions of the file name, if they have not done so already; consult with the developer's support.
Regards.

Changing iTunes library that iPhoto looks for

Hello all...
I have the same problem that others have posted about but with a bit of a twist. When I go to add iTunes music to my slideshow, it says to "open iTunes 6 or later to populate this list." I have tried the suggested Apple solutions but I think my "twist" is where the problem lies.
My iTunes library [and music] is stored on an external drive and accessed through my in-home network.
The one time I did manage to get iPhoto to pull up a library in iTunes showed a handful of songs and playlists that are probably still on the PowerMac hard drive. Is there a way to change the iTunes library that the iPhoto program is looking for?
Thanks

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. iPhoto will look to the currently active iTunes library. So if you have more than one, open the one you want to use before opening iPhoto.
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TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Changing iTunes library path

Weird things happened when I upgraded to Lion. The main problem is that my user name changed from an old to a new user name. I vaguely remember Lion asking me if I wanted to keep a user name or use both or something like that - well - I didn't make the right choice. The old is in a password protected directory or something like that. The unfortunate part of this is that my iTunes library and all the songs are now password protected. To fix this I need to put the library in the main directory and then tell iTunes to choose this library. Does this sound correct? Or do I need to do something else?
Lou

I'm glad if iTunes is happy, but of course I care more about my happiness!
Indeed.
The problem is that although you can move the iTunes Music folder wheresoever you desire as described in my previous link, the iTunes folder has to be in the My Music folder and Windows XP is quite particular about moving that folder.
You have to use the Tweak UI Power Toy (or do some registry editing on your own) to do so. Have a look at this article in the Apple Knowledge Base for information and a link for downloading it.

Multiple instances of iTunes library in Computers menu

Since upgrading to Yosemite/iTunes 12, I see two instances of my iTunes library in the Apple TV "Computers" menu. The thing is, they're there even when iTunes isn't running, and home sharing is off for that library. I've tried restarting the ATV and unplugging it, and neither has helped.

I am having the same issue. No less than 7 duplicate iTunes libraries appearing under "Computer" on Apple TV2 since I installed Yosemite. Restarting both devices, quitting and reopening iTunes, stopping and restarting Home Sharing has not removed the duplicates. Never seen this behavior before.
In addition I have seen some other odd behavior: Usually if more than one person is logged into their accounts on my iMac, their respective shared libraries appear on the ATV. I have recently seen the ATV show only one library, even though other uses are logged on. To restore other libraries has required an iTunes restart or a computer reboot.
Also, the ATV seems unable to wake the iMac for access, has to be done manually. (Wake for network access is checked).

Using iphone w/itunes on different computers

I am going on vacation and want to take my new macbook. I hope to be able to transfer music from the new macbook to my iphone (which is already linked to my imac) but so far no luck. Does anyone know a way to do this? Thanks!

In regards to iTunes content, an iPhone can be synced with an iTunes library on a single computer only, and photos can be transferred to an iPhone via the iTunes sync process from a single computer only.
When syncing iTunes content and transferring photos from another computer, all iTunes content and photos transferred from a different computer will be erased first.
If you want to sync iTunes content with your new MB without losing the iTunes content on your iPhone that was transferred from your iMac, you need to transfer your iTunes library from your iMac to your MB, and the same for photos if you want to transfer photos from your MB to your iPhone.

One iTune Library - Multiple Computers - Playlists?

I am running a couple of Windows PC from the same iTune library stored on a network drive.
There's no need to use "sharing" in this situation since all computers access the same library.
So far so good.
My problem is that I cannot see the Playlists from one computer to the other, is there a way to achieve that?
I did try sharing previously (share everything) and it did not make any difference.
Any ideas out there?

I am running a couple of Windows PC from the same iTune library stored on a network drive.
There's no need to use "sharing" in this situation since all computers access the same library.
So far so good.
My problem is that I cannot see the Playlists from one computer to the other, is there a way to achieve that?
I did try sharing previously (share everything) and it did not make any difference.
Any ideas out there?

Changing iTunes library (different computers)

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