How do I share the itunes library between computers when home share is turned on
I have 2 computers authorized and home share is on, but I can't see the music library on both computers
Hello Seabass 42,
We've an article that contains inforation and tips that can help get Home Sharing working properly.
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2972
Cheers,
Allen
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jc_hering wrote:
that works for anything he purchases after he creates the new account. What about his current music that currently resides in my itunes library? How can I get his current music out of my library into his new account/library?? Thanks..
Copy it to his computer into his iTunes library and authorize his computer with the iTunes account used to purchase them..
You cannot tranfser items from one iTunes account to another. Purchased items remain part of the iTunes account is was purchased with.
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Rick, are you saying that if you try to share a folder outside of home and use sharepoints, then the other mac wont prompt you to log in? Have you tried that? It is hard to believe that is the case
I am sort of saying that. Have you tried it? I know it's hard to believe, but you really need to help us out by trying some steps that you don't believe.
We can't see what your exact situation is. We sort of know what's worked for us out here. Just trying to help you get this going in less than 24 hours!
Sharepoints manages the samba configuration file. It's free software that puts a pretty face on an otherwise cumbersome config file.
Give it a shot.
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Check out these articles it may help...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3819
http://www.apple.com/itunes/how-to/#playlists-shareplaylists
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j10472Best way is to have same itunes store user on both computers. If you add more users = more problems.
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TICCan I rip my CDs to only one of the iTunes instances and share this iTunes Library between both instances of iTunes?
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Thanks, Terence, but if she was inclined to upload things, I wouldn't need access!
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Wireless is not my forte...
Have a look at this Older Discussion
https://discussions.apple.com/message/7957761#7957761
and Search the 'More like this' column on the right...
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You posted in the Mac forum but say you are not using a Mac. I'll request your post be moved to the Windows forum. -
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is it possible to share a library btwn itunes apps on separate computers in the same house/wireless network?
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any thoughts would be great...Hi,
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