How do I sync iTunes on our home computer to my laptop?
I have a Windows 7 laptop and just installed iTunes to it today. Our home computer uses the iCloud and I've set up my laptop to use it too. Is there anyway to get the music from the home computer to my laptop's iTunes? Thank you!
Copy the music and other media from the old computer to the new computer.
Installing iTunes does not cause anything to magically appear on the computer.
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iOS: Syncing with iTunes - Support - Apple
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Have a read here...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18409815?ac_cid=ha
And See Here...
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Mac or PC - each has its own details. Also, follow the links in the right panel under More Like This. You'll find other threads that discuss this problem.
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See here: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
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Download the app, then watch the video that comes with the app.
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If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar.
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expensive i admit, but surely far less painful then any alternative?
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