Delete songs from comp not itunes

Just wondering if i can delete songs from my computer but keep them in itunes so they stay on my ipod. It would help alot to get rid of 2g of songs.
tell me any settings i would have to change or anything

"if i can delete songs from my computer but keep them in itunes
If you delete the song from your computer then only a reference to it and it's original location will be in iTunes so there won't be a file to load onto your iPod. iTunes is only a database to manage the songs that are on your computer, the song file has to be somewhere on the computer to be able to play it.

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Deleting songs from a single iTunes library?

I recently got a new laptop, and transferred many of my songs off of my desktop computer to my new one. I have home sharing turned on between the two. I want to delete songs from my laptop's library that I don't want, without deleting them from my main desktop. Every time I attempt to delete a song, it pulls up with the option of deleting it with computer's synchronized with mine, as well as from iCloud. I don't want to delete it from the computer synchronized with mine (Desktop) or from iCloud. Even if I turn off homesharing and try to delete music, it won't remove the music without my checking of the 'Remove from iCloud' box, only making a little cloud download sign next to the song. I'm trying to get organized and I need help.
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gsusser wrote:
Regarding the feature to reduce the files to 128k... is it possible to change this setting to something like 192k or 256k?
not in iTunes, but you can use this:
Lossless to AAC Workflow v2.2
Two scripts assist with importing/managing Apple Lossless or AIFF audio files and sending converted AAC copies to a mounted iPod set to "manually manage songs and videos".
Lossless to AAC Workflow (CD->iPod):
Imports each enabled CD track as an Apple Lossless or AIFF file Makes a converted AAC copy of each imported file Adds the AAC file to iPod, deleting the original AAC from iTunes.
Lossless to AAC Workflow (iTunes->iPod):
Makes a converted AAC copy of each Apple Lossless or AIFF track selected in iTunes Adds the AAC file to iPod, deleting the original AAC from iTunes. In this way you can keep archived lossless files on your hard drive, and manageable AAC files on your iPod.
Yes, iTunes 9.1 will auto-encode tracks to iPod, but only 128 kbps AAC; these scripts enable use of your Custom AAC encoder setting.

Deleting songs from library not deleting from hard drive

I've read some other people with this problem, and haven't found a good answer.
I had iTunes on my old XP computer, and when I would delete a song from my iTunes library it would give me the option to also send the actual file on my HD to the recycle bin. Since I get a new computer, Windows 7, installed iTunes and copied all my music over, this option does not appear. I'll right click a song, click 'delete', and it'll just remove it from the library. I'd like the option back to actually delete the song from my computer, as well. Any thoughts?

Doesn't work, don't know why.
I am having the same problem. I think someone in the family selected "Keep files," when I want them deleted. Tried twice resetting the warnings, but it just asks me am I sure I want to delete the file, not if I want to send it to the trash.
Any suggestions?
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Ben

I am trying to delete songs from itune 11 library and i want it to delete the song from my hard drive as well. All my songs are in the music folder but not in the itunes folder?? itunes did not prompt me to move file to trash nor is there an option??

I am trying to delete songs from itune 11 library and i want it to delete the song from my hard drive as well. All my songs are in the music folder but not in the itunes folder. itunes did not prompt me to move file to trash nor is there an option to remove file to trash bin. How can i delete songs from both the itunes and hard drive at the same time?

aespinoza2210 wrote:
could it be in the itunes folder or does it have to be in the itunes media folder, which is within the itunes folder??
A Espinoza,
The iTunes Media folder is set in Preferences > Advanced, and is the key to most iTunes folder organizational activities. So I doubt that the automatic deletion will work for files that are somewhere else within the folder structure.
However, I have not experimented with that issue in quite a while, so you are welcome to give it a try in iTunes 11.

Need help in deleting songs from iPod

I'm trying to delete songs from iPod (not library), but song and podcast list is grayed out. I cannot select them to delete them. This seems like a very simple thing to do. I have the latest iTunes and iPod software loaded and have tried the online help, the 5 Rs and restart. I'm feeling really stupid here!!!!!
eMac Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Set the iPod to manage content manually; you should then be able to select and delete the items listed as being on the iPod.
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How do i delete songs from my iphone when they don't show up in itunes? Swiping across the song on the iphone does not give me a delete button.

How do i delete songs from my iphone when they don't show up in itunes? Swiping across the song on the iphone does not give me a delete button.

Hello audreywisc,
Songs can be removed from your iPhone by tapping 'Songs,' then swiping the song, then tapping Delete.
Remove a song from iPhone. Tap Songs, swipe the song, then tap Delete. The song is deleted from iPhone, but not from your iTunes library on your Mac or PC, or from iCloud.
iPhone User Guide - Playlists
http://help.apple.com/iphone/8/
Cheers,
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How do you delete songs from Itunes? I have many that show up as many as 7 times and itunes will not allow me to remove them.

How do you delete songs from Itunes? I have many that show up as many as 7 times and itunes will not allow me to remove them.

I have tried to Hilight them and hit Control Delete nothing happens. I tried to just Delete one, but when you hit delete nothing happens.

I have MBP 13 late 2011:Will it be able to support a 3tb hardisk?Secondly, if i delete a song from itunes,is that song removed from the mac and is the space freed up?If not then what should I do to free up space when i delete songs from itunes?

I have MBP 13 late 2011:
Will it be able to support a 3tb hardisk?
Secondly, if i delete a song from itunes,is that song removed from the mac and is the space freed up?If not then what should I do to free up space when i delete songs from itunes?

Your MBP will support a 3T HDD provided it is formatted correctly and has sufficient power. Most large HDDs require an outboard power source.
When you delete songs from iTunes you will get a message if you want to send it to trash. If you send it to trash, space will be freed up only when you empty trash. An individual song does not consume much space so if your HDD is becoming full, more drastic action s should be considered, such as moving an entire file to an external HDD.
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How do I delete songs from my iphone that are not on my itunes account?

How do I delete songs from my iphone that are not on my itunes account?

You mean music that was not purchased from the iTunes Store?
If so, that means the music was transferred from your iTunes library on computer via the iTunes sync process - unless you are an iTunes Match subscriber.
Music transferred from your computer can be removed the same way - via the iTunes sync process or you should be able to delete individual songs direct from the iPhone.

Re-downloaded iTunes I now get mssgs on MANY songs"this comp not authorised to play song name ......etc."

During pc upgrades Vista to W7 iTunes disappeared. Re-downloaded iTunes I now get mssgs on MANY songs "this comp not authorised to play <song name>......etc." I don't know password & the email address (apple id) I no longer have. So how do I remedy this please?

As I understand it all iTunes purchases are permanently tied to the AppleID that purchased them. The email address & password combination should remain valid even if you no longer have access to the email address used to set up the account. I had hoped that if you provided both your current and former email addresses using that form, the support team would have been able to confirm your right to the older account and guide you on how to reset the password for it.
If I understand you correctly all of the songs you have in the library now were downloaded with your current Apple ID, but that download has included the older purchases. Odd that they would download, but then not play. In some cases downloads can be corrupted and this can show as an authorisation problem, so it might be worth deleting a sample track, not hiding from iTunes in the cloud, closing iTunes, reopening, then redownloading. Assuming that doesn't help contact iTunes Store support and explain your issue in detail. https://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/
For the future see Backup your iTunes for Windows library with SyncToy and make sure your iTunes library and other important data is backed up routinely. That way a drive failure or Windows upgrade won't wipe out your data.
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How do i delete songs from my iphone when they don't show up in itunes?

How do i delete songs from my iphone when they don't show up in itunes?

Hello audreywisc,
Songs can be removed from your iPhone by tapping 'Songs,' then swiping the song, then tapping Delete.
Remove a song from iPhone. Tap Songs, swipe the song, then tap Delete. The song is deleted from iPhone, but not from your iTunes library on your Mac or PC, or from iCloud.
iPhone User Guide - Playlists
http://help.apple.com/iphone/8/
Cheers,
Allen

Can't delete song from ipod touch that is not in my library

Can't delete song from ipod touch that is not in my library

Monty's solution will work if you have left the songs in one of your playlists. Another idea if that doesn't work is to check your iTunes list for that iPod. Check at the very bottom beneath the albums, artist,s and other content to add to your iPod, and be sure that you don't have individual songs selected to be added as well. If you do, eliminate them from that bottom list, and you should be fine.

Deleting Songs From iTunes Library...and Keeping Them On Your iPod

Will this process allow me to delete songs from my iTunes library, but keep them on my iPod?
1. When iPod is plugged in, check "Only Sync Checked Items" in iTunes
2. Delete items from iTunes library.
3. Add new items to iTunes library.
4. Sync iPod.
It should keep the songs I deleted from iTunes on my iPod, right?
If you need me to be any clearer, please ask.
EDIT: If this will not work, is there another way to do this? The songs I have are taking up a lot of room on my computer.

Any auto sync method you use will delete the songs from the iPod if you delete them from iTunes.
You can delete songs from your iTunes/computer hard drive after transferring them to the iPod, and for this you need to set your iPod to manage the songs manually.
However, this is an extremely risky option because when (and not if) there comes a time to restore your iPod, which is a very common fix for iPod problems, then all the music would be erased. If you no longer have the music in iTunes (or any other back up), then all that music would be lost.

Delete songs from iTunes library from "recently added" playlist

can you please add a function that removes songs from both the entire library and the recently added playlist by simply right clicking a song while in the "Recently Added" playlist that has the "Delete" function. this is very simple and would make iTunes that much more user friendly.
thanks!
i have no idea where else to submit suggestions like this, apple people aren't user-friendly enough.

can you please add a function that removes songs from both the entire library and the recently added playlist by simply right clicking a song while in the "Recently Added" playlist that has the "Delete" function
We are only other users, such as yourself.
You can send suggestions to Apple here -> http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html
Press *Shift Delete* to delete songs from a playlist and also from the library.
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pc, duh
Not really "duh". I have a pc and it is a Macintosh.
The idea is to put correct info in your signature to help with problems you may be having As an example, if you had problems with your iTunes library disappearing and your signature showed "Sony Vaio", immediately we would know the Sony media software is the problem.
why do you care
So we don't have to ask when you post a question.

Delete Dialogue not appearing... can't delete songs from hard-drive

After downloading ver 7.0.2 I can't delete songs from my hard-drive by deleting them in iTunes.
There's supposed to be a dialogue(sp?) box that shows up when you delete a song in the main library (not in playlists), that asks you if you want to permanantly delete a file (song, movie, etc), or if you only want to delete it from the iTunes list.
It's not showing up for me, so I have to seek out the folder and delete the song manually in Windows.
I'd get this problem occasionaly in the older versions, but usually a restart of the program, or in worse cases, rebooting the computer would solve the problem, but not this time.
I've tried re-installing the program, but no luck.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

I tried the following fix, and it didn't work..
Is anyone else having this problem after upgrading to 7.0.2?
I'm sure I didn't check the box in the delete dialog that says "do not show this again"
I've also tried hitting the shift key when deleting.. still no luck.
HELP!!
Resetting the iTunes Preference Files:
-- Quit iTunes
-- Delete C:\Documents and Settings\<your username>\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iTunes.pref
-- Delete C:\Documents and Settings\<your username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer Inc\iTunes.pref
You may need to enable 'Show Hidden Files/Folders' in Windows Explorer==>Tools menu==>Folder Options==>’View’ tab before you can see the Application Data & Local Settings folders.
This will force iTunes to run the setup assistance the next time you open it. You'll have to go back and re-set any preferences you want changed from the iTunes default. When you restart iTunes, it will perform its initial startup process. Do not let iTunes search for your music files. The old library is still there and iTunes will see it after it gets past the initial dialog screens.

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