How do I back up my iTunes folder to my time capsule?

How do I back up my iTunes folder to my Time Capsule?

A couple of issues here:
First, keeping backups and other data on the TC's internal HD presents problems.  See #Q3 in Using Time Machine with a Time Capsule for an explanation and some possible workarounds.
Second, as Bob says, Time Machine can't back up either the TC's hard drive or a USB drive connected to it.
it's a bit messy, but this might work:
Attach a USB drive to the TC and put your iTunes library on it.
Create a disk image (as in #Q3) on the TC's internal HD, and use a 3rd-party app such as Chronosync to back iTunes up to the disk image.  I've not done that, so can't swear to it, but it appears it would work.

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    I really would like to configure iTunes so that the full library with all my movies, music videos, holiday music, and podcasts, are saved on my Time Capsule and then I can choose what to take with me on my MacBook Air, in a similar way that I do with my iPhone.  For those of us in parts of the world without unlimited internet access, ICloud is not a good option.  Thanks.

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  • How to back up a external hard disk to time capsule?

    I have a external hard disk (WD passport Mac OS extended format)  connected to iMAC (OS X 10.9.3) through USB. How can I back up the hard disk to my time capsule (802.11ac 2TB)?

    By default, the name of the hard drive will appear on the list of Excluded items when you open System Preferences / Time Machine  / Options.
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  • Can I setup a folder on the time capsule for sharing between computers not on my network?

    I'm wanting to be able to share files between family members that don't live in the same household. How would I set up a single folder on my Time Capsule so everyone can use it as a shared network drive between Windows and Mac systems, with security?

    No.  Your Mac will mirror the folders on icloud.com.

  • How can I back-up my Itunes library?

    I need to have my MAC (Snow Leopard) hard drive replaced.  How can I back up my iTunes Library?

    Just drag-copy the entire iTunes folder, presuming all your content is in that folder, to your backup device.
    Regards.

  • I want re-format my PC, how do I back up my itunes before I format. The same PC is also used to back-up my iPhone4

    Hi all,
    Hope you can help.
    I have a desktop PC which I want to reformat and reinstall Windows XP because I think I have a virus on it, I have also had the PC for 5 years and never done this opperation but I feel I should now.
    I have also backed up my iPhone4 on the same PC (the one Itunes library its backed up on)
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    2. How do I make sure that my iPhone will re-sync with Itunes once I reinstall Itunes on the PC after the format (ie I dont want to see that message that iPhone can only sync with one  iTunes library)
    3. Before I format the PC do I have to de-authorise my PC?
    4. Once I reinstall windows XP and iTunes how do I make sure the my iPhone will recognise the itunes library so everything will sync again (ie. music, all, movies purchased items etc
    5. Basically I want to reformat my PC and when I reconnect my iPhon/e it will be the same as before.
    6. Are there certain files within the iTune folder that I need to vack-up
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    Bhav P

    Backup the library with this User Tip.
    Deauthorize the old computer as you no longer want to access protected content on it.
    Restore the backup to your new/rebuilt computer using the same tool used to back it up, ideally before installing iTunes.
    Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
    tt2

  • How can i back up my iTunes library if i want to uninstall it?

    how can i back up my iTunes library if i want to uninstall it?

    Quit iTunes.
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    Mac: On the Desktop or Finder sidebar.
    Windows: In My Computer
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    Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\
    Windows Vista: \Users\username\My Music\
    Windows 7 or 8: \Users\username\Music\
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    (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1751)

  • How do I back-up my itunes library in newest version of itunes?

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  • How can I back up my iTune purchases to a disc

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  • How do I back up  my itunes to dvds?

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  • How can I back up only iTunes and iPhoto to an external HDD

    How can I back up only iTunes and iPhoto, so I can reformat my computer and restore the files in these two programs?  I have an external, but its not big enough to create a time machine copy of my HDD.  I have an iMac running OS X Yosemite 10.10.1.  I am also running Windows 8 via Parallels and I would prefer to keep this partition in tact, but if thats not possible I'll re instal that program.  
    Some how Mackeeper and a couple other shady programs have been installed on my computer and what I want to do is reformat my computer. 

    You could drag the iPhoto and iTunes folders to the external drive and move them back later.
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    See the post by John Galt in this thread about removing MacKeeper.
    Apple Support help for removing adware can be found here: Remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac - Apple Support

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