How do i Switch my ipod to me new laptop ?

I just got a new laptop and i need to switch my i tunes and i pod to sync to the new comuputer does anyone know what i need to do ? Thanks, Scott

Hi there,
Well first of you would need to copy all of your content to your new iTunes folder:
1. Go to your iTunes main folder (C:\Users\Dom\Music\iTunes)
2. Your main files in which you would want is located in the folder (iTunes Media), this contains your music, films, apps etc.
3. Copy all the files inside the folder and place them onto a external hard drive.
4. Then on your new laptop, connect the Harddrive and open iTunes, go to file and add folder to library, find the files in your harddrive and add them.
if done correctly, all of your content should be in the new iTunes. When you sync the iPod to the new iTunes, it will automatically delete all content on your iPod then you will have to add it all back manually. The reason it does this is because your only suposed to sync with only one iTunes Library, so transfer any purchases to your old iTunes first. Then make a backup of your iPod files, just in case anything happens to your new library as the old library would probably be rendered useless.
I hope this helps!

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