Difference between "Add File to Library" and "Import"
I was just wondering...what is the difference between the "Add File to Library" option and the "Import" option in iTunes? Does one add the files to your iTunes Music folder and one leaves it in its current location? What exactly is the difference?
Add simply puts the file into iTunes.
Import will convert it to the format/bitrate selected in iTunes prefs -> Advanced - Importing and adds it to the library.
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Application Name: iTunes.exe
Application Version: 10.6.3.25
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Exception Offset: 0002e3be
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1057
Additional Information 1: 0a9e
Additional Information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
Additional Information 3: 0a9e
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Exception Offset: 0002e3be
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Locale ID: 1057
Additional Information 1: 0a9e
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Extra information about the problem
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If it is so, is the "export library" command a useful one in my strategy of being safe for the next reboot action?
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