How do i access iTunes library on my new MacBook

I was previously using a 2009 15" Macbook Pro which i would routinely sync with my iPhones and iPad. I now have a new Macbook Pro but i cannot access my my iTunes library. When i sync my iPhone and view the apps section there are no apps to download. It wants me to pay for music i have already purchased. I have authorised this laptop, i have signed in with my Apple ID and i have turned on home sharing, but still nothing.
Any help would be appreciated

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Hi skinqueen17,
If you have questions about transfering your iTunes library to a new computer, you may find the following article helpful:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
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How to transfer my existing itunes library to a new laptop?

These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
Note if you have iOS devices and haven't moved your contacts and calendar items across then you should create one dummy entry of each in your new profile and iTunes should merge the existing data from the device.
If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library or a backup then then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data.
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See this migrate iTunes library post or Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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I have created some new user accounts for my kids. When I log into one of their accounts and open iTunes, there is no music in the library. I'm sure there is a way to access the iTunes music library for my kid's user accounts, but I can't figure it out. Any help is greatly appreciated.

iTunes has no multi-user library so you have to find some other way.
There are two methods to make your music accessible for other users.
I think the safest way is to share your music (library or selected playlists) with your kid's accounts. They can listen to it, but not mess around with your library.
Enable fast user switching:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh1787.html
In your account enable sharing your iTunes Library:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=165212
(It's for iTunes 4.7, but still valid for higher versions)
In your kid's accounts tick the checkbox 'Look for shared music' in Preferences>Sharing in iTunes.
The drawback of the described setup is, that your account has to be activated and iTunes must be running. Some items can't be shared.
The advantage is, that other users can't mess things up.
The other method is by moving your music to a public folder. The advantage is, that all users can access the library at any time.
The greatest disadvange is, that every user can mess things up.
This method is described here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93195
The second paragraph in this article contains the links I gave above.
Hope this helps.
M

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Backup the library with this user tip. Use the same tool to restore the library into the new system, then install iTunes. Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content from it.
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I have a substantial quantity of music in iTunes on a old lap top. All the music has been put on to my iPod. None of it was purchased from iTunes but was uploaded from CD's. I have since moved from the UK to France with a new lap top and now have a new e-mail address. The old email address which is now defunct, was assigned to the iTunes account on the old laptop. I downloaded iTunes on to my new laptop and assigned a Frecnh email to it. I want to get rid of the old lap top, but need to transfer the library to the new Apple ID. I have tried to change my Apple ID on the old laptop to match the one I am currently using but do not appear to be able to do so as Apple will not permit me to used the email address assigned to the new account. Is there any way to transfer the library over?

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Here is an article that can show you how to move your library from one computer to another:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
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My account still exists and recognises my ipod, but no sign of my old library.
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It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer for this very occasion.
Have you failed to do this?
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I have a quick questoin regarding iTunes Home Sharing.
1. Can I use Home Sharing to transfer music from my iTunes Library on my old Power Mac to iTunes on my new MacBook Pro?
2. If I deauthorise iTunes on my old Power Mac will I lose my music on my new iTunes Library on my Macbook Pro - essentially are the two somehow linked together? I want to erase my old HD, wipe it clean, chuck it in a case and use as a back up storage, and then sell my old Power Mac.
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