Error when backing up Itunes library

Trying to backup Itunes library so I can put it on my new computer.  Got 5 of 11 discs copied fine.  On 6th cd error 4950(I think) pops up and says burn failed.  How do I get the rest of my library copied so I can put it on new computer?  Please help!!!

A DVD backup set is not the best way to transfer your iTunes library to a new system...
Fast backup for iTunes library (Windows Only)
Grab SyncToy2.1, a free tool from MS. This can be used to copy your entire iTunes library (& other important data folders) onto another hard drive or networkshare. You can then use SyncToy periodically to synchronise or echo your library to the backup. A preview will show which files need to be updated giving you a chance to spot unexpected changes and during the run only the new or updated files will be copied saving lots of time. And if your media is all organised below the main iTunes folder then you should also be able to open the backup library on any system running the same version of iTunes.
When the time comes to migrate/reformat, do a final sync, close iTunes and open the backup copy on the external/network to make sure it functions properly. (Hold down shift when starting iTunes to choose a different library). Deauthorize the PC if you are upgrading on the same hardware or won't be using it again. Once you connect your external/network drive to the new system you should copy the entire iTunes folder into the new profile and then install iTunes. Install SyncToy again so that you can maintain a backup in future.
A library cloned in this fashion should (as far as iTunes is concerned) be identical to the library previously used to manage your devices, so none of the content should be disturbed.
Taking a slightly wider view of things you should probaly aim to backup your entire profile folder so that you can restore all the files from your desktop & documents folders, mailboxes etc. It is easy to gather and preserve more data than you need, and then throw away what you find don't want, than to recover lost data once you've discarded/reformated your old system.
tt2

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    Hi
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    When copying the library in explorer I always seem to get a message after a while saying that a certain folder/file cannot be copied due to being corrupt. I have tried a few times (starting from scratch) and it is not always the same file, and I have even managed to copy across files that it previously flagged as corrupt. The files do not actuallyappear to be corrupt as I can play them through iTunes (touch wood).
    Has anyone else had this problem and got any solutions. Spent around 3 hours trying to back-up last night but ultimately I have got nowhere.
    Grateful for any advise.
    Chers

    You're welcome!
    +I have tried though copying other stuff to it (films from my main computer) and it seemed to work fine so problem seems to be limited to iTunes library.+
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    I suspect you're dragging the entire itunes folder over to the drive using Windows Explorer, and it is going for the whole thing at once? But when you just copy a few files over (those films), it does work?
    That makes me think one (or three maybe) files in your itunes folder are giving it problems. You could try copying over in smaller batches. For instance, artist folders A through E, then F through O, P through Z.
    If it still fails, try even smaller batches. Watch out for C, because the "Compilations" subfolder might be fairly large.
    You might also want to back up your itunes library file, iTunes Library.itl.
    That file holds all ratings, play counts, play lists, etc.
    If you want to assign a drive letter,pick something pretty far down in the alphabet like M for Music.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307844
    I don't know if formatting it a different way (NTFS vs. FAT32) will help; just a thought.

  • I get an error message saying "The iTunes Library.itl file cannot be found or created" when I try to open iTunes on my computer and the program fails to open.   How can I fix this?

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    Hey Chunk,
    I love the idea of the ATV more than I have loved the little black box but ... famous last words ... my ATV seems to be working better these days.
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  • Error message -48: The itunes library file cannot be saved.

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    I just called Apple Support and I think they helped me, but I'm still waiting to see if the error message returns. I was experiencing the same problem. Whenever I started iTunes, I would get the -48 error message. Everything else was working fine. Apple Support instructed me to delete some files from a folder and restart my pc. I did this and it seems to have worked. The folder is on my C:/ drive. Using Windows Explorer, I went to my C:/ drive and then opened the following folders in this order: "Documents and Settings", "Administrator", "Application Data", "Apple Computer", "iTunes", "iPod Software Updates". Inside the iPod Software Updates folder, I found four files which I deleted. I then emptied my trash can and restarted my pc. After I restarted my pc and opened iTunes, the error message did not come up. So it looks like my problem has been solved. Just some minor glitch having to do with the last update. I should mention that I did just get an iPod Classic 80 gig which replaced my 30 gig iPod Photo which just died.

  • After installing iTunes 10.3.1 it won't open, error message - "the file "iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes"

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  • TS1717 How do I fix this?  I received this error message: " The File "iTunes library .itl"

    When I launch iTunes using Windows, I receive this error message: " The File "iTunes library .itl" cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes" (  I have already uninstalled & reinstalled iTunes)

    See also Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash.
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  • Error Message: "The file 'iTunes Library.itl" cannot be read..."

    I'm trying to install iTunes on my machine and am getting this error message:
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    In order to play m4p files, you must authorise your new PC. iTunes should prompt you to do this if you try to play an m4p file on an unauthorised PC.
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    The simplest way to get you files off the external drive is to add the folder containing your music to iTunes with File>>Add folder to library. You need to ensure that "Copy to itunes music folder when adding to library" is checked on the advanced tab of Preferences.
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  • Error message saying "new itunes library"

    downloaded the latest itunes now when i try to open itunes just get error message saying "new itunes library"

    Try this approach:
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    When you get it all working make a backup!
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  • TS1702 What to do when you get "iTunes library app not installed on iPhone; app could not be found"

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  • TS1424 I can't open iTunes. Get error message "the file iTunes library.itl cannot be opened because it was created by a newer version of iTunes"

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