Ext. HD current library of tunes, new computer has incomplete list

Hi,
I recently got a MacBook Pro. I stored all my actual song files on my ext. hard drive before I upgraded from a PB G4. However, my new MacBook Pro for some reason only seems to have song titles from 6 months ago. Here's why:
My PB G4's internal drive broke 2 weeks ago - and is now at DriveSavers. I hadn't backed up onto my Ext. HD in 6 months - regarding all applications, etc... However - in regards to iTunes... I'd just import new CD's onto the ext. HD directly, and then manually copy onto my iPod.
So, I don't understand why more tunes aren't showing up... do I have to do a consolidate or library thing?
Thanks in advance... hope this makes sense.

Thanks I had already run Check disc and contacted Toshiba and it has correct driver. Definitely a problem with the actual system disc.
I have also completed website asking for my model to be added to compatible sites and just have to hope seeing as no direct contact available, must be only company in the world that gets away with that.
Managed to work around the E/: problem by adding it to Libraries and then cut and pasted the whole date files and photos ready for new disc.
Backup simply is corrupted so also the wizard to find new device- wont search or load and greyed out, so have arranged with manufacturer for a new disc - the one I should have bought at the time instead of using the upgrade.
With the Device & Printer device it says I have the keyboard 3000, a compliant mouse and and a HID keyboard device as well as M$ wireless transceiver and of course a 3.0 unknown device which is E Drive. So along with monitor and computer tower
7.
The keyboard is wired via a USB and only the mouse is wireless via the transceiver. So what the HID keyboard device is is a mystery too. So problem there in that wizard too. Plus had to uninstall Mouse/Keyboard ?Centre which improved the performance of the
mouse as 1 setting not 2.

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Homesharing is sharing a computers iTunes library to other devices on the network.
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4446066&#4446066
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HT201269 How can I transfer my old iTunes library to a new computer?

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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12492
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HT1589 how can i transfer my library to a new computer? old computer is not working

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damfam9 wrote:
My old computer crashed and i just purchased a new laptop. How do i get my library on my new computer without erasing all the songs on my ipod?
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Recovery options:
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You need to boot the computer from a "recovery disk or USB" that has a operating system on it and a graphical user interface to transfer files from your boot drive to a external drive.
I suggest using the Easy USB Installer to install Ubuntu 10.10 onto a 2-4 GB USB key.
http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/
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burn a ISO of Ubuntu 10.10 or PartedMagic to a cd-r with ImgBurn or Win 7 right click and burn
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http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/a/biosaccess_pc.htm
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Boot off the USB/CD and "Try Ubuntu/Run from disk" DON'T INSTALL. (Parted Magic loads into RAM and ejects CD)
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You'll have to remove the power cord and manually extract the hard drive. This might result in some damage.
There is a powered IDE/SATA to USB adapter for sale online for $20 that you can take that internal hard drive and use it like a external drive to access your files from another Windows machine.
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You can't install undelete software or recover files to the same drive your attempting to recover from or it overwrites the deleted data.
D: If the hard drive doesn't work and...
The data isn't worth spending $2000-$3000 in a ATTEMPT at platter dissection recovery, then your finished
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Third party software can recover just about all the items on a iDevice, regardless of it's origin. (can't recommend such software here)
F: If any of the above is too hard, or the data is of "critical importance"
Then seek professional computer or forensic level recovery services.
Get help from someone who has done this sort of thing repeatly and can almost guaranty 100% results.
There is Linux software that can "rip" all data off a iOS device if that level of attention is needed, seek a professional service.
Hope this helps in your data recovery efforts.
Please, backup your data, it's the only thing us IT professionals can't recover.

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abombaci wrote:
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