Empty iTunes, full iPod

Can anyone help!? Having messed around trying to clear up some hard disk space on my laptop I have opened iTunes to find it empty of all songs! My iPod still has them on it (and isn't set to automatic update) but I can't figure out how to get the songs back onto iTunes - is this possible and how? Thanks!

In case your tracks are really gone from your laptop use an application like yamipod, ipod copy or similar to retrieve you tunes from your iPod.

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Have Apple prevented uploading what's on an iPod to an empty iTunes?

Im getting lost in the maze of help topics... Can anyone tell me if I can retrieve my iTunes library from my iPod? My laptop recently fried so I bought a new one, however I now have no back-up library for what's already on my iPod...
Have Apple actually prevented the user from uploading what's on an iPod to an empty iTunes library??!

Have Apple actually prevented the user from uploading what's on an iPod to an empty iTunes library??!
It was (and still is) only ever possible to transfer iTunes purchases from iPod to iTunes. However, there are ways of transferring other non Tunes purchases. Read on.
Be very careful when connecting an iPod full of music to an empty iTunes library.There is very real risk of permanently losing all the music.
To prevent auto sync, before you connect the iPod go to the iTunes preferences and select "devices", then select "disable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods".
An alternative method is to connect the iPod whilst holding down the 'control+shift' keys and do not let them go until your iPod appears in iTunes.
If you see a message that your iPod is associated with a different library and asks if you want to link to a new one, make sure you press "Cancel".
If you should click on "Erase and Sync" will erase all the content currently on your iPod and it will be replaced with the content of the iTunes library you just connected to.
When you've pressed cancel your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list under "devices" and allow you to change the update setting to manage the iPod content manually, and that will let you use your iPod for the time being without the risk of accidentally erasing the contents.
Then do any of the following to transfer your music from iPod back to the computer/iTunes.
For iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
Find out how to do that here.
How to copy iTunes purchases from an iPod or iPhone to a computer.
For all other non purchased content (your own CDs etc), check out the instructions/suggestions here.
Music from iPod to computer (using option 2). This a manual method using "hidden folders" and although it works, it is a little more involved than other methods.
Much easier ways are to use one of the many 3rd party programs that copy music from the iPod to the computer.
One of the most recommended is Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
Other free programs are Pod Player, SharePod and Floola and iDump and iPodRobot.
If you want to recover just the structure of playlists from the iPod (and not the actual song files themselves), there's iRepo for Windows. which I understand has this feature along with all the standard features for these programs.
iPodRip also has the feature enabling you to reconstruct playlists.
There is also CopyTrans. This does preserve ratings/playcounts etc if those are important to you but this program is not free. It also supports video transfer.
More information is contained here.
Copying content from your iPod to your computer - The Definitive Guide.

Connecting full iPod to new Itunes

I have an iPod video that I just filled with all the media on my pc, but due to a hard drive problem, I have to wipe the drive. If I wipe my drive and reinstall itunes on this computer, when I plug in my iPod, will it erase all of the media I have on it? or can i safely keep the media on the iPod and use iTunes to add more new media on?

If your iPod is set to manually update then yes, connecting it to an empty iTunes will wipe it. You can set it to manual before you wipe your HD and that will conserve what is on it, see this tutorial: http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/tutorial/ipgettingstartedt3.html
Alternatively before wiping your hard drive, you could use your iPod to save your iTunes and move the files to your fresh installation: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173-en

Empty Library (Need iPod music transferred to iTunes) Looking for McMuse

I am attempting to get music from my iPod to my iTunes library (which all of a sudden is empty). I have read the posting from back in 2005 and attempted the fix. Am having several problems. NEED HELP, PLEASE...
Anyone who has had success getting the music from your iPod to your empty iTunes please advise....my email is [email protected]
Thanks

Hold down shift and ctrl keys, while holding them connect the iPod and hold them til iTUnes opens and list the iPod then let go. Rightclick the ipod hit options then check "Enable Disk Usage"
Now third party programs like yamipod http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/home/ can read and copy iPOd. Also check out the iLounge artical on this and there steps using ppodutil http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/

2 IPOD's - 1 Empty - 1 Full - Simple Question

Two 30g ipods - 1 new/empty - 1 with 'stuff' - want to transfer the stuff to the new one and then create new stuff to go on the old one - both are 5th generation-any help on where to look on how to do this so I don't get it all messed up? Thank you for any help!

Is your old "stuff" on iTunes? If it is connect your new iPod and follow the on screen instructions, it will find your existing iTunes and give you a prompt to automatically update. As for the old one, add new stuff to iTunes, connect your iPod and update it in whatever manner you have been using up to now.
To summarise, if you are adding a second iPod for your own use, just connect it to your computer and it will update from your existing library. Depending on the size of your library and the type of iPod you choose you can have it update the whole library, selected playlists or you can manage it manually.
If iTunes does not contain the stuff that's on your old iPod then you need to get it back onto your computer. You can't sync or drag your non iTMS music back directly from an iPod to iTunes. The transfer of non iTMS content is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod, the transfer of purchased content has recently been introduced with iTunes 7. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows 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. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward. As iTunes 7 is just out some of these may not have caught up with it yet though I haven't experienced any problems with the Mac software I use.
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
PodPlayer Windows Only
CopyPod Windows Only
For more on the new function in iTunes 7 look under under File, "Transfer Purchases from iPod" which transfers iTMS purchases. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer

Deleted items from Ipod Nano to make room for new. Emptied trash. Still getting error message when I try to copy items from ITunes to Ipod. What should I do now?

Deleted items from Ipod Nano to make room for new. Emptied trash. Still getting error message when I try to copy items from ITunes to Ipod. What should I do now?

If you delete songs (and other items) from the main iTunes library, yes, you need to empty the Trash because iTunes puts the song files into the Trash. When deleting items from an iPod, the items are not being deleted from the main iTunes library, so nothing should end up in the Trash.
Hopefully, you are not deleting items from your main iTunes library, just to sync those deletions from the iPod. If you are, there is a better way. You can post back if you want more info...

Overwrote (full) iPod contacts with Laptop Contacts when syncing in iTunes

Overwrote (full) iPod contacts with Laptop Contacts when syncing in iTunes. Can I get old (full) contacts back?
Bakstory: Laptop crashed, got restored, but without contacts. Mistakenly thought I could upload them from my iPod. I hit sync. Big mistake. When I disconnected, I saw my iPod has the measley 4 contacts I DID have on my laptop after the crash, instead of the hundreds I had on the iPod just minutes before.
Note: There is nothing in the desktop Trashcan that says "contacts."
I also tried to post this question in the iTunes section, but for some reason I can't seem to post there.
Thanks for any help!
(Man, everyone agrees this is a design flaw--in how you share info from iPod to CPU and can easily overwrite things you don't want to. They should fix that.)

Yes, you can do that.
On the computer that you only want to sync contacts & calendars to just unselect content like music, photos, apps, etc.
You can only sync content like music with one computer at a time, content like contacts with as many as you like.
Before you sync your contacts & calendar with the laptop, make sure you have one entry in address book & ical, select merge at the prompt, do not select replace.
Make sure you disable auto sync when a ipod/iphone is connected under preferences in itunes.

How do you load songs from iPod to empty iTunes?

My computer recently broke down so I have a new computer. The problem is my iTunes on this new computer is empty and my iPod has all the songs from my old iTunes. How do I successfully load the songs from my iPod to my iTunes? I appreciate any tips that you could give me!!!! Thanks.
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iTunes purchases by:
-iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
- Other music by using a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities

How can i be sure plugging ipod in wont automatically synch with empty itun

Hi can anyone help me, Ive just had to reformat my harddrive, which is only 20 GB anyway, and I have 30GB of music on an 80 GB Ipod. The last time i plugged my ipod into a new version of itunes (i.e when i first got it) it just emptied it through synching it up. I know I need to set it to manually manage but I'm worried that it will on first time just automatically synch it before I can switch the option.
So my question is, will plugging in the ipod to Itunes just empty it or is there a way i can make sure it wont synch up.
Thanks
Also can I just say how appalingly dreadful apple is, no offense if you like them, an ipod's the first apple product ive ever bought and its good but the whole synch up thing is rubbish, and their customer service is a joke, a really bad joke told by someone who cant tell jokes, over and over again saying 'dyou get it dyou get it' each time, in a high nasally voice. Its really awful.

If your iPod is set to update automatically you just need to take care connecting to an empty iTunes. You can use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows with iTunes 7 installed hold down the Control and Alt keys (or Shift + Ctrl keys in older versions). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer: iTunes 7 Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button: Managing content manually on iPod

I have a new pc laptop and want to upload my ipod to an empty itunes. How can I do it please?

I have a new pc laptop and want to upload my ipod to an empty itunes please?

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the support article you came here from (linked at the top if this thread).
That's as clear and simple as it gets.

Can i sync my ipod to empty itunes

so my songs got deleted off of my itunes library on my computer. is there a way that i can plug my ipod into the computer and it will sync the songs on my ipod onto the itunes library? i have windows xp if that matters

If your iPod is set to update automatically you need to take care connecting to an empty iTunes. You can use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows with iTunes 7 installed hold down the Control and Alt keys (or Shift + Ctrl keys in older versions). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer: iTunes 7 Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
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. 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. 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. If you have any iTMS purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. A paragraph on it 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 was written long before iTunes 7 so it requires a little adaptation, also 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
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
TuneJack Windows Only
CopyPod Windows Only
Tansee iPod Transfer Windows Only
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 in case you have problems again. External drives are comparatively inexpensive these days and you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay.

Full usage of one iTunes account / iPod and two laptops

Basically, I want to purchase, upload, sync, etc. music files to / from one iTunes account / iPod as necessary via two different laptops (mine and my wife's).
Does the one iTunes account that we currently have allow for this functionality? If so, it seems I should see the same view from my laptop (as I see from my wife's laptop) when logging onto our iTunes account but I don't...
When logging in to our iTunes account from her laptop, I see everything. And when logging in from my laptop, I see nothing. While the iPod is up-to-date, I'm afraid to sync using my laptop for fear of losing everything...
I’ve reviewed the forums as well as the two help topics titled "moving iTunes Store purchases to another computer" and "sharing your iTunes library across computers" but have come up short.
I hope this makes sense. Please advise...thanks

Yes you can use the same account with iTunes to login on two computers or even two user accounts on the same computer. Just not at the same time.
Purchases made on one machine or user account will not be on the other machine unless you transfer the files yourself from machine to machine. If you look at the account info within iTunes your purchase history will include purchases from both machines.

How do I transfew all of my music from my iPod to my iTunes? I had to wipe my computer because my hard drive crashed and it will only let me sync my iTunes to iPod.

My hard drive crashed and I had to wipe my computer. When I plug my iPod into my computer, it asks if I want to sync my (empty) iTunes account to my (full) iPod, but doesn't give me the option to put my iPod music onto my empty iTunes account. All I want to do is put my iPod's music back into my iTunes account, but can't figure out how to do it. I had some music backed up, but when I put it into iTunes, it won't play the songs (has an ! next to it) even though I purchased the songs from iTunes. I've tried authorizing my account, but nothing brings my old account back. Any help would be appreciated.

It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer for just this reason.
Use your backup copy to put everything back.
If for some reason you have failed to backup ( not good), then you can transfer itunes purchases from an ipod: File>Transfer Purchases

Finder wont open, desktop empty, itunes wont close

Hi all,
I'm having troubles with Finder after istalling a program allowing to pull off music from my ipod. Suddenly error 14..something came up saying my system had been compromised.
Since then I can't open my Finder, desktop is empty, itunes doesn't shut down. Everything else is working just fine.
does anyone here can help?
thank you!

Can you post the error message in full.
Also try to start QUicktime. iTunes can't work without it. Does Quicktime start and work normally? If not describe what happens and give any error message in full.
Then head for your control panel and try to start QUicktime preferences. If you get an error message post it in full.
If your QUicktime works normally, then this Apple help is a good start for troubleshooting launch failures.:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302856

Vista Upgrade - No Longer Synchs Files iTunes to iPod Nano

What a nightmare - iTunes/iPod worked beautifully with XP - but when I upgraded to Vista it stopped synchronising all my files onto my iPod. Some files says "I am not authorised to use on this computer". Tried to re-authorise but iTunes (despite recognising my my iTunes account to re-set password) then said I had to set up a new account. As well as not synching stuff I have purchased on iTunes it also is not synching audio MP4 files I have bought from Audiable Books despite before Vista upgrade always seemlessly synched with iPod. This is totally ruining my experience with iPod - so before I throw it out of my window please help me get my iTunes and iPod synching properly so I can play the music I have purchased and books. HELP HELP yours very frustrated!!!!

Please be patient, sync issues are time consuming, if you are lucky, just a Hard Rest and Restore will solved it.
Ok Software Version 1.1.2.
So you can see all your 10,000 songs, in the new PC iTunes, and do you have any problem syncing the iPod using iTunes 10.5.3.3 on the old computer?
Can you do a Hard Reset as below
After charging till full charge, at least 2 hours (preferably 4 hours)
Toggle the Hold switch, make sure you dont see the red mark when you do the next step
Reset the iPod -> Press Menu and Center button simultaneously for about 10 secs till the Apple Logo comes ON
Then release the buttons
Select your preferred language.
Here is the Apple support Article on the 5Rs
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
On your iTunes please reset alert warnings, so that we can see the errors.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2527?viewlocale=en_US
We need to see what problems iTunes is having
Then connect your iPod to the new PC and sync again.
Have a nice day!

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