Copy my itunes library from desktop windows PC to an external USB hard drive

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  • Is there another way to copy my iTunes library from a windows pc to my mac than using migration assistant

    when i use migration assistant to transfer my iTunes music it creates a new and separate user account which is annoying but even worse when i attempt to play songs iTunes states that it can't locate file???

    vincentoftroy wrote:
    when i use migration assistant to transfer my iTunes music it creates a new and separate user account
    See this -> Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support
    "If two user accounts have the same name
    If your new Mac already has a user account with the same name as one you're trying to transfer, Migration Assistant lets you decide what to do. You can either replace the existing user on your new Mac, or give the user you're migrating a new account name.
    Selecting the option to replace an existing user overwrites that user's Home folder on your new Mac. This can be convenient if you just set up your new Mac using the same account name and of your important data is still on your original Mac. Don't select the option to replace the existing user unless you're certain you don't have any important files stored in this user's Home folder on your new Mac."
    I create an new account named Admin, then log into this account to run Migration Assistant.

  • HT1364 Move itunes library from a windows computer and import this library to itunes on a macbook air

    Is it possible to move itunes library from a windows computer to an external drive (time capsule) while, keeping all the playlist, ratings, plays etc. And importing this library to itunes on a macbook air? And how is it done? The media files should stay on the external drive since there is not enough space on the macbook air.
    Regards
    Søren

    Hey man. Thanks a lot for the reply (hold the options instead of command key while launching). My old itunes library is now on my new computer in itunes, but the mp3 files are not in the same itunes folder. Where do I place these or what do I do to play them in my new itunes library?
    All the songs in the library have exclamation marks in front of them because itunes can't find them.
    Thanks again
    Søren

  • Transfering iTunes files to new computer using external USB hard drive

    Thought this could be useful:
    If you want to transfer your complete iTunes library to a new computer preserving all your playlists and library information, but without using your iPod as a hard dive, or without burning a CD or DVD, you can do it by using an USB external hard drive following these easy steps:
    1) Quit iTunes
    2) Connect your USB external hard drive to your computer and acccess it thru My PC or Windows Explorer.
    3) Create two new folders in your external hard drive (you can name them LIBRARY Backup and PLAYLISTS Backup).
    4) Open the LIBRARY Backup folder.
    5) Open another Windows Explorer or My PC window; open the iTunes Music folder (usually located in C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My documents\My music\iTunes).
    6) Copy all of its contents (only the contents, not the whole folder) to the LIBRARY Backup folder you created in your external USB Hard Drive.
    7) Close both the LIBRARY Backup folder from your USB external hard drive and the iTunes Music folder.
    8) Open the PLAYLISTS Backup folder from your USB external hard drive
    9) From your iTunes folder, copy the iTunes Music Library.xml to the PLAYLISTS Backup folder.
    10) Close all the windows and extract your USB external hard drive from your PC ()
    11) Install iTunes in your new computer.
    12) Using Windows Explorer open the iTunes Music folder (usually located in C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My documents\My music\iTunes).
    13) Connect the USB hard drive to your new computer and open it using another Windows Explorer window.
    14) Open the LIBRARY Backup folder and copy all of its contents (only the contents, not the whole folder) to the iTunes Music folder in your new computer. After the copying is complete, close this folder.
    15) Copy the PLAYLISTS Backup folder to you new computer’s desktop.
    16) Close Windows Explorer and extract USB hard drive.
    17) Open iTunes
    18) From the File menu, choose Import. Navigate to the iTunes Music Library.xml file on the Desktop and click Choose. The imported playlist will show only songs located on the computer's hard disk or external media.
    19) You can now delete the xml. file from your new computer’s desktop if you wish.
    PC   Windows XP   Owner of 5th Generation iPod

    Type "move itunes library" into the Google search bar.
    Type "ipod touch not recognized by itunes" into the search bar at the top of this page by "Support"

  • HT1727 How do I 'authorize' my PC (laptop) so that I can transfer/copy my iTunes library from my PC (desktop).

    How do I 'authorize' my PC (laptop) so that I can transfer/copy my iTunes library from my PC (desktop).?
    Thanks

    here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420

  • HT1751 i bought a new, larger external hard drive. copied my itunes library from the old drive to the new one, changed the libarary location in Edit/Preferences/Advanced to the new drive. iTunes will not start or run unless old hard drive plugged in.??

    I bought a new, larger external hard drive. I have my iTunes library on the external drive instead of C: drive, Using Windows 7.
    I copied my itunes library from the old drive to the new one, changed the libarary location in Edit/Preferences/Advanced to the new drive.
    iTunes will not start or run unless the old hard drive is plugged in.
    If I disconnect the old drive iTunes shuts down.
    Any ideas. ??

    Hello kskip,
    Thank you for providing so much information about what is going on.  It sounds like you have setup iTunes to save new content to your new external hard drive in iTunes>Preferences, but it sounds like iTunes is not opening iTunes Library.itl file on the new external drive.  You have one last step to take to have iTunes point to your new external hard drive rather than your old one:
    Steps to create or choose a different iTunes Library file
    If iTunes is running, quit iTunes.
    If you are using Windows, hold down the Shift key and from the Start menu and choose All Programs > iTunes > iTunes.
    You should see the following screen:
    Additional information
    If you do not see the screen above, then you did not hold the correct key at the correct time. You may want to try again. Note that if you pinned iTunes to the Start menu programs, and open it that way, it may not work.
    Once you select "Choose Library," you will need to navigate to the iTunes Library.itl file on your new external drive. 
    You can find the full article here:
    iTunes: How to open an alternate iTunes Library file or create a new one
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1589
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

  • Moving my iTunes library from a Windows PC to a Mac

    I did do a search on this topic on both the Apple website and in the forums but couldn't find anything helpful. How do I get my iTunes library from my Windows machine to my new iMac? Thanks!

    The simplest way to move your iTunes library from a PC to a Mac is:
    • Locate the iTunes folder on your PC (My Documents > Music > iTunes)
    • Copy the entire folder to your Mac (use a USB flash drive, or an external hard drive)
    • Put the iTunes folder in the corresponding place on your Mac (Home > Music > iTunes)
    • Launch iTunes on your Mac
    With a bit of luck, your Mac should understand all of the files and their arrangement, and iTunes should display your library.

  • Transferring entire iTunes library from a Windows PC to a Mac.

    Can someone please leave a simple, step by step guide to help me move my iTunes library from a Windows PC to a Mac? I want an identical library on my Mac with play counts, playlists, device backups and all of that stuff.  I don't care if it takes a long time to do as long as it is simple! Thanks. 

    I can't find anything helpful! I want a way to copy the entire library with device backups, playlists and all that stuff! I want it to be like a mirror of the library on my PC!

  • Moving iTunes library from one Windows PC to another

    How can I move my iTunes library from one Windows PC to another using iTunes 11.0.1.12?
    I seem to lose my playlists and more oddly some track meta-data and settings - can anyone point me to a good guide as the search hasn't turned up anything that's worked for me?
    Thanks

    Thank you so much for replying!  I'm not sure I quite understand, though.  The media folder is in (2TB) /iTunes/iTunes Music/Music currently, cloned from (1TB) /iTunes/iTunes Music/Music.  If I copied the /iTunes/ folder from 1TB to the 2TB, I'd be doing the exact same thing as when I cloned it, which I'm willing to do if I'm understanding you correctly.
    Or are you asking me to copy all of the files (minus the /iTunes Music/ folder) in the (1TB) /iTunes/ folder and replace all of those files in the (2TB) /iTunes/ folder?

  • How can I copy my Itunes-library from Iphone to my new Mac, as I forgot to copy the files from the old PC, and now it is to late. I only have music on my Iphone.

    How can I copy my Itunes-library from Iphone to my new Mac, as I forgot to copy the files from the old PC, and now it is to late. I only have music on my Iphone4. Thank you.
    gunnarfromhovik

    For iTunes purchases only..
    Connect the iPhone to your Mac, launch iTunes.
    If you haven't done this yet, go to the iTunes menu bar click Store / Authorize This Computer
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  • How do I transfer/copy my itunes library from 1 external hard drive to another one?

    How can i transfer/copy my itunes library from 1 external hard drive  to another one?

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1449

  • TS1717 How do I save my iTunes library from my windows pc to my iCloud account?

    How do I save my iTunes library from my windows pc to my iCloud account?

    You can't. iCloud does not apply to music. You will need to subscribe to iTunes Match to get music into the cloud but note that this is not a back up service.
    jim

  • New MacBook Pro (first Mac). I need to move my itunes library from my pc to a networked external hd (wd passport for mac). I have an ipod with all my media (including video) and i have itunes match. What is the best way to do this? PC to Mac HD ...

    Can I just consolidate and copy to the journaled hard drive over the network?  Will a pc recognize a Mac formatted hard drive?  I have searchd the forum and online for hours and can't seem to find anything that specifically address this.  Does anyone know the best solution?
    Itunes library on PC -> WD Passport for Mac (connected via airport extreme to new MacBook Pro).  I plan to use this as the default location for my library because the new Pro only has 256 GB onboard.
    Any help is greatly appreciated.

    A PC cannot read a Mac formatted drive without using special software (MacDrive).
    iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
    Macworld - How to transfer iTunes libraries between PC and Mac - http://www.macworld.com/article/46248/2005/08/shiftitunes.html
    Move an iTunes library from a Windows PC to a Mac - http://www.macworld.com/article/1146958/move_itunes_windows_mac.html

  • Moving entire iTunes library to external USB hard drive

    My internal hard drive is nearly full. I need to move the entire current 10 GB iTunes library of songs, podcasts, album art, etc. to a 300 GB external USB hard drive with plenty of space. Within a few weeks I'll get a new replacement computer with a much larger internal hard drive and will want to relocate the iTunes library again onto the new machine. The iTunes Help Forum had some tips but explained "From now on, new songs & other items are stored in the new location. Songs you've already imported stay in their current location." That doesn't help. I won't be importing anything new until I've gotten my new computer and am running iTunes on it. Any help is very much appreciated.

    Copy /Music/iTunes/ folder to the external.
    To use this folder, hold Shift and launch iTunes.
    Select *Choose library*.
    Select the iTunes folder you copied to the external.
    Make sure the external is connected and ready before launching iTunes.
    When you get your new computer, copy the entire iTunes folder from the external to /Music/ on the new computer.

  • How can I move my iPhoto Library from my MacBook Pro to my iMac or hard drive??

    How can I move my iPhoto Library from my MacBook Pro to my iMac or to my external hard drive? 'Help' is not helping!!

    To move to another machine:
    To move an iPhoto Library to a new machine:
    Link the two Macs together: there are several ways to do this: Wireless Network,Firewire Target Disk Mode, Ethernet, or even just copy the Library to an external HD and then on to the new machine...
    But however you do choose to link the two machines...
    Simply copy the iPhoto Library from the Pictures Folder on the old Machine to the Pictures Folder on the new Machine.
    Then launch iPhoto. That's it.
    This moves photos, events, albums, books, keywords, slideshows and everything else.
    To move to an external disk:
    Make sure the drive is formatted Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
    1. Quit iPhoto
    2. Copy the iPhoto Library from your Pictures Folder to the External Disk.
    3. Hold down the option (or alt) key while launching iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library' and navigate to the new location. From that point on this will be the default location of your library.
    4. Test the library and when you're sure all is well, trash the one on your internal HD to free up space.
    Regards
    TD

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