Help. computer crashed, how to get music from ipod.

Hey. As the subject line says, my computer crashed. I lost my entire harddrive and everything on it. All my songs are on my ipod, and is there anyway I can get them back onto my computer and into my itunes. Any ideas appreciated.

I have the same problem. would be nice if someone could help us out. My hard drive crashed last week, and I have not been able to upload my songs into the reinstalled itunes. The songs are all still on my ipod nano.

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  • Computer crashed, how to get music off ipod onto itunes

    My computer crashed, I lost everything. Is there a way to get the music I have on my ipod into my itunes? Other than just the purchased music? Thanks for the help!!
    Sunny

    Hello sunnydae,
    And welcome to Apple Discussions!
    There are several ways you can pull the music off your iPod and onto iTunes. The first link below provides step-by-step instructions for the direct method if you have a PC as well as a few third party applications (for both the Mac and PC) if you choose to go that route instead. You can also do a simple Google search for "copy music from iPod to computer" and you should receive a number of sites that can help you out.
    Just make sure that when you have your iPod plugged into your computer, that you don't hit "Erase and Sync" before completing the task of copying your music over.
    Also, if you have any purchased music, you will probably have to re-authorize your computer by heading to the Store drop down menu and choosing "Authorize computer."
    [5 Ways to Copy Music OFF your iPod and onto iTunes|http://www.metaphoriclabs.com/articles/5-ways-to-copy-music-off-your-ipo d-windows-mac-os-x>
    Here are a few more helpful sites.
    [Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide|http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipo d-to-computer]
    Or
    [How to copy songs your iPod to your PC|http://lifehacker.com/software/ipod/how-to-copy-songs-from-your-ipod-to-your -pc-105256.php]
    Hope this helps.
    B-rock

  • I got a new computer and don't know how to get music from ipod touch to itunes library

    I recently got a new computer and don't know how to get music from my ipod touch to show on my itunes library. 

    You need to transfer the iTunes folder from the old computer to the new one.
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer (Mac or Windows):
      http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527

  • How to get musics from iPod back to mac, how to get musics from iPod back to mac

    how to get musics from my Ipod nano back to my mac ?
    I mean, using apple approved or suggested softwares.

    Hey there,
    There are several ways you can pull the music off your iPod and onto iTunes.
    There is a very direct method, which I personally prefer, but there are also numerous third party applications, which will help you accomplish the task as well. The link below provides step-by-step instructions for the direct method as well as a few third party applications if you choose to go that route instead.
    It would also be a good idea to re-authorize your computer if you have any purchases from the iTunes store. Hope this helps.
    http://www.metaphoriclabs.com/articles/5-ways-to-copy-music-off-your-ipod-window s-mac-os-x/
    B-rock

  • Old computer crashed & have to put music from iPod to new computer.HELP?

    Our old Desktop computer crashed, finaly have a new computer, but am unsure hoe to transfer all content (music, games, movies & photos) from iPod classic to new computer.
    Our last computer run on Windows XP & the new one is Vista, have already down loaded new version of iTunes to new computer, but don't want to plug in iPod, just yet. Don't want to loose all our music (over 2000 songs ) Some are from the iTunes store & some are from our CD colletion, which took ages to put on computer. I also have over 200 photos that were on old computer & is on iPod that I would like to transfer to new computer. Have also purchased movies from iPod Lounge (not iTunes) & am hoping that I will be able to transfer these as well. I have searched & have found several different ways you can do this, but am still unsure of the whole process. If anyone out there has had this issue,a bit of guidence would be appreciated. Thanks

    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.

  • IMac Hard Drive Crashed - Need to get music from iPod to new hard drive

    The 250GB hard drive on my iMac crashed - totally fried. It's been replaced and the operating system and software reinstalled. The problem - I have 22GB of music on my iPod (5G, 60GB) that I'd like to get back onto the computer. All music is legal - ripped from my library of 500+ CD's. The iPod is already set to manual updates and for use as a disc drive.
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    Check this link for lots of solutions for that:
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/ipod-software-mac-osx
    If they are songs you purchased plug your iPod in and in iTunes select "File > Transfer Purchased Music From iPod".

  • Computer crashed - how to copy files from ipod onto new computer

    Dear all,
    My computer crashed and I desperately need some tips on how to copy my music files from my ipod to the new hard disk. Any ideas?
    Thanks so much,
    Patrick
    HP notebook   Windows XP  

    Check out the instructions/suggestions here.
    Music from iPod to computer.
    There's also Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music and playlists etc from iPod to iTunes.

  • Computer Crashed, need to download music from Ipod to new computer

    My old computer with all of my music on it crashed and is totally kapaupt. However, like a big dummy, I did not have a back-up for my music library. Is there any way to transfer my music from my Ipod to my new computer????
    I have a 20GB Ipod with click wheel. My new computer is running Windows 7.
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    Message was edited by: rmg1234

    As you may have already found out that while we can transfer music from iTunes to an iPod, we cannot transfer music from iPod to iTunes.
    You need to move your music from your iPod to your new iTunes and one of the ways that you can do this is with the help of a third party software.
    Please read [*_This Discussion Thread_*|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10570955#10570955] and pay particular attention to the post from Zevoneer. In his post all available software is listed which you can use to accomplish what you want. Most of the software is free. Good Luck.
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  • HELP ME PALEEEZE!!!! how to get music from iPOD to iTUNES on new computer

    I bought this iPOD overseas and started the music downloading thing from the iTUNES on my friends' computer.
    Now I'm back home in the states and have my own computer and don't have a clue how to get the music from my iPOD to MY computer.
    How can I get ALL this music from my iPOD to MY computer? I don't want to lose all this music b/c I don't have the cd's b/c I got the music from someone else.
    I'm new to this iPOD game as you can tell any help would be greatly appreciated. Please help me!!!!!!!
    30GB   Windows 2000  

    It's still stealing. Your friend bought those CDs - You did not. He has the license to copy that music to his iPod - You do not.
    I don't think you're likely to get help here as it is a violation of this forum's Terms of Use to discuss illegal activity.
    Cheers!
    -Bryan

  • How to get music from ipod onto new computer?

    my old computer crashed and i got a new computer and now i don't know how to get my songs from my ipod onto my new computer. having alot of problems please help!

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    For songs/movies you ripped yourself:
    If you are on a Mac, look up DeTune... Or Senuti...
    there are other compatible things for other OSes but you will have to search for them

  • How to Get music from IPOD to External HD?

    My external HD Failed.  I have some of the music backed up on DVD but all most all of it is on my IPOD.  Does any one know how I could get the music from my IPOD to my new External HD?  One problem I think I will have is that I have about 100G of music and an 80G Macbook.  There are some programs out there that let you take the music from your IPOD to you computer but they put the music right on your internal HD.  Mine won't have enough room.  So this is a problem.  I had my old External HD set up to hold all my music so when I downloaded it, it went straight to my EX HD.  I don't know how I did this because I had help from the genius bar.  Can anyone help out?  

    annoying. itunes seemed to be a well designed product which did everything effortlessly. shame if apple didnt make it work for non apple MP3s. is Sharepod the only way to link non-apple MP3s or is there other products as well designed as Itunes that work? doesnt look like Sharepod has anything like the podcast and easy search music directory features of iTunes.

  • Computer broken, how to transfer music from ipod to the new computer?

    Hi,
    so the problem is that my computer got broken and all my music went down with that also. Now i want to put the music on my ipod to my new computer so how do I do it? Or can I even do it? I hope so.
    So, please tell me!
    Thanks

    Connect your iPod to your new computer. If it is set to update automatically you'll get a message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod. 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 iTunes Music Store purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. You'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod to a computer
    The transfer of content from other sources such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. You'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos, podcasts and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, this is just a small selection of what's available, they are generally quite straightforward. You can read reviews and comparisons of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
    Comparison of iPod managers
    TuneJack Windows Only
    iPod2PC Windows Only
    iGadget Windows Only
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    SharePod Windows Only
    iPodRip Mac & Windows
    YamiPod Mac and Windows
    Music Rescue Mac & Windows
    iPodCopy Mac and Windows
    iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    There is also a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows or a Mac. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available at this link: Two-way Street: Moving Music Off the iPod
    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, relying on an iPod as your sole backup is not a good idea and external drives are comparatively inexpensive these days, you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay.

  • Old Computer Crashed, Need to transfer music from iPod

    My old computer recently crashed, with it my iTunes. I have my iPod Nano (3G) and I was wondering if there is a way to move the music on my iPod to the iTunes. All of the music on my iPod was not always purchased on the iTunes store. Help!

    There are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod (they will copy music purchased from iTunes and also music from other sources). You'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos, podcasts and games as well. You can read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
    Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
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    TuneJack Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    SharePod Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
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    iDump Windows Only
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    iGadget Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
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    TouchCopy Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide

  • How to get music from ipod into itunes?

    i cannot find the way to import my music whuich is already onto the ipod into the itunes folder? i reformatted my computer and transferred all my music files onto the ipod to save them but i cannot get them back onto the computer!!
    thanks a great deal,
    claire

    I face a similar challange as Claire
    By doing some research I found out that it seems to be difficult, but haven't found the solution.
    Would be helpful to post a solution (if there is one) or share the information that there is none, instead of just suggesting more research...
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    Cheers
    Alex

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