Computer crashed, need to re-install iTunes

My laptop just dead and I need to get a new one.  Anything I need to do before/during I install/setup my iTunes onto another computer?  Many thanks!

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    Okay, computer crashed and had to re-install itunes, how do i get all the songs on my daughter's iopd back into the library. After I installed itunes, a window popped up saying that this ipod is already in sync with another library, and can only be synced with one library at a time. But I don't HAVE the other library anymore. It gives me two options, to erase everything on the ipod and replace it with whats in the new library (which has nothing but 3 free songs that will get deleted anyway) or the transfer just the purchased songs into the new library. But what about all the other songs that are on there?? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

    Connect your iPod and when you get the message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button: Managing content manually on iPod
    Once you are safely connected there are a few things you can do to restore your iTunes from the iPod. A paragraph on the transfer of iTMS purchases has been added to this article: Transfer iTunes Store purchases using iPod
    The transfer of non iTMS content such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows. The procedure is a bit involved and it won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
    If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. This is just a selection, you'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, they are generally quite straightforward. You can also read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
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    Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up in case you have problems again. External drives are comparatively inexpensive these days and you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay.

  • The computer I had my phone attached to crashed.  I have installed iTunes on my laptoop and updated and resotred my phone but iTunes won't find it.  I've done the troubleshooting.  Any ideas?

    The computer I had my phone attached to crashed.  I have installed iTunes on my laptoop and updated and restored and reset my phone but iTunes won't find it to sync.  I've done the troubleshooting.  Any ideas?

    Well, you do not say what computer OS you use, so I'll provide you with both troubleshooting links.
    Windows:     http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
    Mac OS:     http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

  • My computer crashed and I lost my itunes library. How can I restore it from my iPod?

    My computer crashed and I lost my itunes library. How can I transfer my music from my ipod back to my computer? (I did not back up my entire itunes library.)

    Ipod syncing is not one way. You just have to know what to do...
    I can see you use windows. Connect ipod to pc, but don't install or dont open itunes - dont alow itunes to sync automaticly). Then open explorer, enable hidden files, open your ipod (as you would any disc) open hidden file with strange names and copy all of them on your new hard drive. Then drag all this strange-named files in your itunes...woooo...now those strange names become your songs...it is magick
    I you won't i can send you step by step guide...
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  • My computer crashed and I lost my itunes can i recover the songs that are on my iphone

    My computer crashed and I lost my itunes can I recover all of my songs from my iphone if I install Itunes on my new computer?

    Sorry , that happen where you using icloud as a backup it should be there and itunes with win xp is not supported any more.

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  • Computer crashed - need to sync ipod w/ library

    My computer crashed. I've downloaded iTunes 7.6 on a new computer. When I log in, my iTunes library is empty. I pulled in my iPod and it says that it's synced to another computer (yes, the one that is dead). How can I transfer all of the songs on my iPod (purchased thru the store and downloaded from CDs) to an iTunes library. Please keep instructions clear and my computer skills are limited!!! Thanks for your help!!!

    Connect your iPod to your computer. When you get the message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod. When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list change the update setting to manual, that will let you use our iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Also when using most of the utilities listed below your iPod needs to be enabled for disc use, changing to manual update will do this by default: Managing content manually on iPod
    Once you are safely connected there are a few things you can do to restore your iTunes from the iPod.
    The transfer of content sources such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. You'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos, podcasts and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, this is just a small selection of what's available, they are generally quite straightforward. You can read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
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    TuneJack Windows Only
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    If you have any iTunes Music Store purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. You'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer
    There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide
    Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up, relying on an iPod as your sole backup is not a good idea and external drives are comparatively inexpensive these days, you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay.

  • I bought a new laptop and used Windows Easy Transfer cable and moved all files from one computer to another. I installed iTunes and found my iTunes music Library.  However, when I plug in my iPod it says it is already synced with another iTunes Library.

    I bought a new laptop and used Windows Easy Transfer cable and moved all files from one computer to another. I installed iTunes and found my iTunes music Library.  However, when I plug in my iPod it says it is already synced with another iTunes Library. 
    I don't see anything in Help that shows when you already have transfered all the files over.  Why would it want to erase and sync when I already have all the music folder copied over?  I didn't have an issue when I had another technician copy from one laptop to another.  Home sharing is also on but not being recognized.

    I suspect you only migrated the media folder instead of the complete working library. Either review the transfer process and copy over the entire iTunes folder from your old profile's music folder or see Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
    tt2

  • HT1296 I have an ipod and an Iphone 5.  My computer crashed and I lost my itunes on my computer.  Is there a way to link my devices to my computer to put my music back on my laptop.

    I have an ipod and an Iphone 5.  My computer crashed and I lost my itunes on my computer.  Is there a way to link my devices to my computer to put my music back on my laptop.

    If your music is all purchased from iTunes, you can log back in with the same Apple ID, authorize the computer and get your past purchases back. If not, then see this document put together by another user. https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

  • I got a new computer and need to re-install it, and remove it from my old, how can I do that?

    I got a new computer and need to re-install it, and remove it from my old, how can I do that?

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  • Can't find my ipad iphone in my computer to win7 after i installed itunes.

    can't find my ipad iphone in my computer to win7 after i installed itunes.
    before that  i can't use my iphone or ipad  as a flash driver.
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    before that  i      can     use my iphone or ipad  as a flash driver.

  • I need to re-install iTunes 9.2.1. Where can I download iTunes 9.2.1?

    I have an iMac G5, system 10.4.11, and I need to re-install iTunes 9.2.1. Where can I download iTunes 9.2.1....
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    Here  is the link for 9.2.1
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  • Our computer crashed that we mainly used iTunes on for upgrades, new purchases, etc.  We've downloaded iTunes onto my laptop but none of my apps are in the library.  We've made this laptop an authorized computer, but it's still not working.  Why is this?

    Our computer crashed that we mainly used iTunes on for upgrades, new purchases, etc.  We've downloaded iTunes onto my laptop but none of my apps are in the library.  We've made this laptop an authorized computer, but it's still not working.  Why is this?

    See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
    tt2

  • My computer crashed and I lost my iTunes library, On my new computer I downloaded iTunes and some of my songs were there. Although I lost my movies that I had purchases on iTunes, which of course cost quite a lot. How can I go about getting these back?

    My computer crashed and I lost my iTunes library, On my new computer I downloaded iTunes and some of my songs were there. Although I lost my movies that I had purchases on iTunes, which of course cost quite a lot. How can I go about getting these back?

    See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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  • My computer crashed, I recovered all my itunes files, I have them on a file on my new computer, How do I connect them to my newer version of itunes on my new computer?

    My computer crashed, I recovered all my itunes files, I have them on a file on my new computer, How do I connect them to my newer version of itunes on my new computer?

    Any music purchased through the iTunes store can be downloaded again for free as long as you are signed in with the Apple ID you used for the original purchase.  Any other music you had in iTunes should be easily accessible in your system back up or from the CDs you ripped from originally.

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