How to get music off an iPod on to a new computer?

is there a way to get songs from an iPod on to a new computer? my computer it is synced to has crashed and now i have 6,000 songs on a iPod that i do not want to loose...

See this excellent user tip from another forum member turingtest2 on different methods and software available to assist you with this task.
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
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How to get music off my ipod into my itunes

My computer crashed and i had to reinstall itunes on it. i have lost all my music and need to pull the music off of the ipod. how do i do this

See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
tt2

How to get music off my Ipod

My PC crashed and i lost all my Music (thousands of songs). I didn't back the music up, but it is all on my Ipod - is there anyway to take music from my Ipod and put it onto my PC??? Is there an accessory/piece of software that will allow me to do this.
Help is needed very badly!!!!! A confirmation that there is no way to transfer the music back would be just as welcome as a way to do so - I just want know wether it is or isn't possible.
Any comments welcome, thanks.
Dell Dimension 8400 (i think) Windows XP

You can't sync or drag your music back directly from an iPod to iTunes, the transfer of music is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs but not playlists back to iTunes on Windows posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward.
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
PodPlayer Windows Only
iGadget Windows Only
If you haven't already done so, change the update setting for your iPod to manual. If you are using the iPod in manual update mode, your iPod is safe from being accidentally erased when you connect to an empty iTunes after reinstalling your operating system. However if your iPod is set to automatically update you will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press *No*. Pressing "Yes" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual.
You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys (on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘) keys). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer. Then go to Preferences>iPod and check the "Manually manage songs and playlists" box: Managing Your Songs Manually
Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up in case you have problems again. External drives are quite cheap these days and you can get loads of storage for quite a small outlay.

How can I get music from my Ipod Classic to my new computer?

Can anyone Help me out please. Its really frustrating I've got music on my Ipod Classic that I want to put on my new Laptop but I don't want to lose it all. I've also got music on my new iTunes that I don't want to lose..

See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
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How to get everything off the iPod and onto a New Drive "C"

Yeah, I lost my "C" Drive, My Documents, My Music, iTunes Music Library, everything.
I have a HUGE Library of Audio Bibles, Audio Books, Lectures and other Spoken Word material currently residing on my iPod. I had to build most of the tagging and artwork for it myself as much of it pre-dates Gracenote.
Is there a procedure I can utilize to copy the material from my iPod onto a New "C" Drive?
Or should I start digging out my back-up disc's and get ready for a long weekend of re-construction?
Sony Windows XP

this is an option
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
or
you can download third party software that will allow you to take the information on your ipod and trasfer it back on to your computer.. you can find these programs at www.versiontracker.com
a few that are free for windows are iPod->Folder 1.2 or YamiPod - 1.0.1
if you use a mac I suggest senuti
all of these can be found on www.versiontracker.com
good luck

How to get music from my ipod to the computer?

My computer got a virus and was entirely erased. I still have my songs on my ipod but my itunes is completly blank. How do I get my songs from my ipod to my computer?

Copying from iPod to Computer thread...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3037814
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=797432
Also these useful internet articles...
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
iPod: Frequently Asked Questions
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60920
Patrick

I have a new computer. i signed into itunes but my music isn't there. How do i get all my music off my old iphone to the new computer

I have a new computer. i signed into itunes but my music isn't there. How do i get all my music off my old iphone to the new computer so i can put all the music on my new one.
The guy at att told me that icloud would sync everything i had in my notes, calendar, and text messages to my new phone, but it only synced some of my notes, none of my messages, or calendar info.

Your music will only be where you put it. It will not magically appear on a new computer.
Copy everything from your old computer or your backup copy of your old computer to your new one.
If for some reason you cannot do this, then you can transfer itunes purchases from an iphone: Without syncing - File>Transfer Purchases
You can also redownload itunes purchases from icloud in some countires:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

HT1848 how do i transfer my music on my ipad to a new computer that i recently downloaded itunes to and authorized? My last computer crashed and all my music is on my ipad and i want to get the music off my ipad and on my new computer.

how do i transfer my music on my ipad to a new computer that i recently downloaded itunes to and authorized? My last computer crashed and all my music is on my ipad and i want to get the music off my ipad and on my new computer. somw music is purchased and some is just old transferred from cd's

Sync with new computer
http://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

HT4061 My computer crashed and cannot be recovered. I had my Itunes on that computer that synced with my ipad. How do I get my music off of my ipad to my new computer?

My computer crashed and cannot be recovered. I had my Itunes on that computer that synced with my ipad. How do I get my music off of my ipad to my new computer?

You should have a backup but if not you will need to transfer the contents before you sync or it will be erased.
Transfer music purchased from iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
For other music you will require a 3rd party program
e.g. http://www.copytrans.net/
http://www.ipadmactransfer.com/

How do i transfer my music from my ipod touch to my new computer, how do i transfer my music from my ipod touch to my new computer

How do I transfer music from my Ipod Touch to my new computer?

1.Reinstall your system and your iTunes library, or just get your music, videos and photos off your iPod, and save them to your computer
2.Back up all of your music, playlists, videos and photos from iPod to a new computer.
3.Share your iPod contents with a friend.
4.Restore your songs, movies, and photographs from your iPod if you'tve lost your iTunes music library during a system crash.
Know more about how to transfer or copy music from iPod to PC, which included the detailed tutorials of how to transfer your music from iPod to PC.
Hopefully this works for all of you like it just worked for me!

How do I transfer music from my ipod touch to a new computer?

Okay, so I threw out my old computer because it had a virus and it cannot be repaired. All my music was stored in it but I have it all in my ipod touch. I just got a new computer and I downloaded the itunes library but I don't know how to transfer my music from my ipod touch into a new computer. Has this happened to anybody before, if so, please share some ideas. This will help me a lot since I haven't added any songs into my ipod for almost a month now!!! =(

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The computer that i had been syncing my ipod to died and was unfixable. i now have a new computer. how can i back up my ipod on to my new computer without losing all my music and apps

the windows computer that i had been syncing my ipod to died and was unfixable. i now have a new windows computer. how can i back up my ipod on to my new computer without losing all my music and apps?

See these 2 User Tips...
Syncing to a New Computer...
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991

My pc was stolen and now i want to transfer the music from the ipod touch to the new computer, but sync only allows the other way. How can i do that? I need to back up the music!

my pc was stolen and now i want to transfer the music from the ipod touch to the new computer, but sync only allows the other way. How can i do that? I need to back up the music!

If it is purchased music from itunes you can redownload it.
Follow instructions at link below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

My mac book pro crashed and the logic board died. They said that i could get the hard drive out and it should have all my files on it. How do i get them off and put them on my new computer?

My mac book pro crashed and the logic board died. They said that i could get the hard drive out and it should have all my files on it. How do i get them off and put them on my new computer?

Mj
Do you mean a case for the external hard drive? See here. Hope this may be helpful to you.
Regards,
Joseph

How do i transfer music from my ipod classic to my new computer (old computer was destroyed in a fire) the old cd's are no longer available

My old computer was destroyed in a fire. How do I transfer the music from my ipod classic to my new computer? Most of the old cd's ane no longer availadle.

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As it has been transferred it is not necessary for you to repost this Topic.
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That is the Forum where you erroneously posted your issue.
As Terence Devlin posted, if you have additional questions access the iPod Category page, the iTunes Category page and/or the iPhone Category page.
From a Category page select an appropriate Forum to post in.
On Forum pages there is an option to Post New Topic.
Enjoy Your Stay In  Discussions!
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