How to reinstall music on a new computer

I had to reformat the computer that was having issues with mcafee firewall. I backed up computer using an external HD and upon restarting the computer I accidently named the computer something else. It ended up putting 2 different users and itunes did not merge the music over. I had an ipod, iphone and an ipad connected to this computer. Itunes is showing the music/artist but it says it cannot play that song because its not in the file and asks if it could locate it. How do I get the files over for my iphone? Do I have to reformat again? Using windows 7 pro, iphone 4s v6.1.1

Restore the media from the backup of the computer.
Frankly the name of hte computer is irrelevant.

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How to transfer music to a new computer (PC)?

Simple question, I'm hoping for a simple answer. I've just purchased a new laptop PC and want to transfer my music to it. Is there an easy way to do this? All I can seem to find are some really convoluted steps to making this happen. And if I take the iPod to an Apple store will they do it for me?

*I've just purchased a new laptop PC and want to transfer my music to it. Is there an easy way to do this?*
Do you want to transfer the iTunes library from the original computer or just copy the music from the iPod? Some iPods can be used as an external drive and you can use them to move your iTunes library from one computer to another (this option isn't available with the iPod Touch). You can adapt this method for use with a regular external drive: How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
iTunes will only let you copy your purchases directly from an iPod to the computer, you'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer
For everything else (including purchases) there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. You'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos, podcasts and games as well. You can read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
Comparison of iPod managers
A selection of iPod to iTunes utilities:
TuneJack Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
SharePod Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod2PC Windows Only
iDump Windows Only
YamiPod Mac and Windows
iPod Music Liberator Mac & Windows
Floola Mac & Windows
iPodRip Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod Music Liberator Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
Music Rescue Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iGadget Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
TouchCopy Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide
*And if I take the iPod to an Apple store will they do it for me?*
Since copying non iTunes purchases requires third party software I would doubt it very much.

How to transfer music playlist to new computer

I have the new iMac and was successful in downloading my music off my PC and adding it to iTunes on my new iMac, however, it did not transfer the playlists. Is there any way to get the playlist tranferred as well? I did what the forum said to do, which was copy the whole iTunes folders from my PC and then copy it into the Music file on my Mac. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

You still have the option export/import playlist
http://www.macworld.com/article/1156612/itunes_playlist_share.html

How to reinstall Elements12 in a new computer?

Ihave tried both recommended methods of downloading, both failed. Please advise.

Ihave tried both recommended methods of downloading, both failed.
Failed how? Failed doesn't tell us much.
What did you do exactly and what happened? Any error codes or error messages?

I moved all of my music to my new computer and now my ipod touch stops the song at end of it why and how do i fix it easily

i moved all of my music to my new computer and now the songs stop before the end of them or it skips to the next one on the ipod how can i fix it easily

Assuming your library was in the standard layout before you started move the rest of the iTunes folder to the root of the external drive, move the iTunes Media folder inside it, and shift-start iTunes to connect to library file at \iTunes\iTunes Library.itl.
See Make a split library portable for some background.
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How can I get my old iTunes music onto my new computer without access to my old computer? I left my previous job and forgot to transfer my music. I bought iTunes match and it shows my old Mac as a device, but I cannot get the music off it.

How can I get my old iTunes music onto my new computer without access to my old computer? I left my previous job and forgot to transfer my music. I bought iTunes match and it shows my old Mac as a device, but I cannot access any of the old music. All I can find are what was on my iPhone, but that's not what I want. I need all my old music from my old Mac, which has been wiped clean by IT at my old job. BUT, I did have iCloud at that time and I thought all my music would be accessible through it. I don't understand the Cloud! And I'm thinking spending $24.99 on iTunes Match was a waste of money because I still can't access my old music.

When you are done with this issue, consider the computer back at the office may still
have access to your iTunes account, and it should be de-auhorized. You can do that
remotely, but be sure you carefully do not mess up your other computer iTunes libraries.
Good luck & happy computing!

How do I transfer my apps and music to a new computer

How do I transfer my apps and music to a new computer? I have authorized my Computer, but when I connect the ipod, it only comes up with the message box "Erase and sync.", I don't get the option to transfer my music and apps onto the Computer. How can this be achived? I really don't want the Computer to wipe my ipod. Any help much appreciated.

- Transfer iTunes purchases by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
- For other music you need a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
Copy music
- Connect the iPod to the computer and make a backup by right clicking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up.
- Restore the iPod from that backup
Note that the backup that iTunes makes does not include media like app and music.

I had iTunes on my old computer and I am trying to get all of the same music on my new computer. I have download iTunes and signed in, but it is not showing up in my library. How do I get all of my old music back?

I had iTunes on my old computer and I am trying to get all of the same music on my new computer. I have download iTunes and signed in, but it is not showing up in my library. How do I get all of my old music back?

It does not magically appear in a new place. It will only be where you put it.
Copy everything from your old computer, or your backup copy of your old computer, to your new one.

HT1351 We had 2 computers: his itunes library on one, and mine on the other. We got rid of both of those and got a new computer. I put music on the new computer. My ipod songs are not on itunes. Will I erase them if I sync? How do I add new music?

We had 2 computers: his itunes library on one, and mine on the other. We got rid of both of those and got a new computer. I put new music on the new computer. My ipod songs are not on itunes on the new computer. Will I erase them if I sync? How do I add new music?

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
B-rock

HT4527 how do i move my purchased music to a new computer. my old computer crashed and lost all my data

how do i move my purchased music to a new computer. my old computer has crashed and i can not locate my ipod device, though I do have the serial numbers and my itunes account info

Restore it from a backup, or use these instructions to redownload it through the iCloud.
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How do i put my apps and music onto my new computer

How do I put apps and music onto my new computer.

If your apps are stored on an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad read here.
iOS: How to transfer or sync content to your computer
Backup your iTunes media, instructions here.
How to back up your media in iTunes
That way you always have a backup.

How to transfer music from an old computer to new

I have a new computer and i want to transfer music from my old computer to my new. how do i do this?

How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes7
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes6
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304304
The "iPod" part can really be any drive or DVD-R or whatever your can fit the library onto.
Patrick

HT3819 i have all my itunes on one computer and have brought another and need to transfure all my exsisting music to this new computer, how do i do this? please help.

I have all my itunes on one computer and have brought another and need to transfer all my music etc to new one, how do i do this? please help its doing my head in!

Hey allen72,
Thanks for the question. I understand you wish to transfer your iTunes library to a new computer. There are a few different options for doing so, the following article provides more information:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Thanks,
Matt M.

How do I transfre my itunes music to my new computer?

I need to move my music from my old PC to my new MAC. What is the simplest way to do that? I teach dance and need to take my music everywhere I go.

Hello ellen198,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
Windows Migration Assistant
You can migrate all of the information from your old Windows PC to your new Mac running OS X Lion. For steps to use this assistant, see OS X Lion: About Windows Migration Assistant.
Best of luck,
Mario

I switched my music to a new computer and all the music doubled how can I get rid of 4500 duplicates

I switched my music to a new computer and all the music doubled how can I get rid of 4500 duplicates songs? Will Music Match get rid of the extras for me?

The iPod is not a storage device, all songs should reside on a computer and you can only sync to one machine. However, if these songs were purchased from iTunes you can reload them (see link). If not, and you have no backup, then they are gone.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519

How to reinstall music on a new computer

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