How do I load iTunes on a new computer and keep my music files on an external hard drive?
I keep all my iTunes music files on an external hard drive. I am going to buy a new computer and want to load up iTunes on that computer whilst keeping my music on teh external GD. How do I do this? Nothing seems to specifically deal with this.
Hi,
See this Support Article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
Restoring your iTunes Library backup
These Links may also be of Interest:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/12803190#12803190
https://discussions.apple.com/message/12699828#12699828
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How do I transfer ITunes to a new computer and keep my librairies
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This page describes a few options for copying your iTunes content from one computer to another : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
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I will then download and install a new version of itunes on my new computer.
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Copy iTunes to an External Drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
Everything should be carried across... -
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These Links may Help...
Backup iTunes to an External Drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
Moving iTunes Media Folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1364
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Thank you.Sounds like your files are playing from the external drive already. To check go to iTunes - Preferences - Advanced and check the Media Folder Location. Change it to the external drive if you need to.
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This article might help you moving/relocating your library :
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1449
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
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How can i copy specific music files to an external hard drive?
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ThanksHey oob,
Thanks for the question. You may find the information in the following article helpful in moving your iTunes library via external drive:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Thanks,
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I think I lost all of my music when I tried to back-up to an external hard drive. I purchased a new PC and when I tried to transfer from the external hard drive to the new PC, the folders where there, but the music files were "empty". I have an itunes library file that lists all the music that I cannot find, but it is a read-me file and will not repopulate the music into itunes. I seriously lost like 70 gigs af music. Does anyone know if there is a way to salvage these files?
I think I lost all of my music when I tried to back-up to an external hard drive. I purchased a new PC and when I tried to transfer from the external hard drive to the new PC, the folders where there, but the music files were "empty". I have an itunes library file that lists all the music that I cannot find, but it is a read-me file and will not repopulate the music into itunes. I seriously lost like 70 gigs af music. Does anyone know if there is a way to salvage these files?
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Syncing to new computer and keeping directly downloaded files
I have a new computer, and my iPod touch is synced to my old one. I moved my iTunes library to the new computer, but have things that I downloaded directly onto my touch that are not on either computer. When I connect to my new computer, I get the message that since it is synced to another computer, everything on my touch will be erased and replaced with the stuff on the new computer. This is fine, except for the stuff I downloaded directly to the touch that I don't want to disappear. How can I start being able to sync to my new computer without losing my downloads?
Before you sync - File>transfer Purchases
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I really don't want to manually delete 6 GB of stuff that's not in my library but still in the music folder. Yes . . . the external hard drive is listed as the default music location. THANK YOU!
Hmm, perhaps it wasn't when you deleted the files, or there is a permissions issue. Test by adding back a known redundant file, then deleting from iTunes. Does it get deleted from the hard drive? If so, great add back the entire media folder, then delete everything added today. If not...
Right-click on your main media folder and click Properties, then go to the Security tab and click Advanced. If necessary grant your account and system full control to this folder, subfolders and files, then tick the option to replace permissions on child objects which will repair permissions throughout the library. This is the XP dialog but Windows 7 shouldn't be too different.
Now try again...
I also have a script called KillSelectedFiles which is useful when the source files are located outside of the designated iTunes Media folder but In your case it shouldn't be necessary.
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Ive owned and used CS6 for 2 years with a copy of all programs on my external hard drive. I now have a new computer and would like to transfer the programs onto it from my hard drive but am unable to. I just get the message:
Please uninstall and reinstall the product.
If this problem still occurs, please contact Adobe technical support for help, and mention the error code shown at the bottom of this screen.
Error: 16
Please help!DO as it says - reinstall properly.
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