How to transfer itunes backup to laptop then to ipod?

Hi
After recent hard drive failure I transferred backed up contents of itunes from external hard drive to itunes on new laptop by dragging & dropping. This appeared to work at first then in the left hand column exclaimation marks appeared and when I tried to play them a message came up saying something like couldn't find route of music. Next day all exclaimation marks gone and could play on laptop. Today, tried to sync with ipod and loads of exclaimation marks have appeared again and only a fraction of contents have transferred to iphone and majority of itunes contents is unplayable.
What's happening and how can I sort it? I still have the back up on external hard drive.
thanks
Sue

Hi Thanks for this. I've obviously done something wrong whilst following the instructions as my itunes library on laptop has been wiped, including apps and all purchased items.
All that was imported was a list of folders from my backup but with no content.
Any advice on getting this stuff back and adding backed up music?
thanks
Sue

Similar Messages

  • How to transfer midi files to computer then to ipod???????

    Hi guys my dad is a musician and hes been using his midi player for years but would like to use an ipod instead. However how would he transfer his midi files to his computer. He says its impossible but i told him there had to be a way. All his midi files are on midi disks and he says that he can only transfer midi from the computer to the device not the other way around. Please if anyone knows the answer to this, help me out. thanks

    This article lists allowed formats
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61476
    You are going to have to find some program that converts to files from midi, whatever that is, to something else. Try Audacity, it might do it.

  • How do I transfer itunes from one laptop to another

    How do I transfer itunes from one laptop to another?

    iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music [library] to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527 - a somewhat bewildering and not always easily understandable set of options.
    Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings:  Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its subfolders and files) intact to the other drive.  Open iTunes and immediately hold down the Option (alt) key (shift on Windows), then guide it to the iTunes Library.itl file in the moved iTunes folder.
    For the record there's this reference for iTunes 11 but it really doesn't strike me as having the specifics you need. iTunes 11 for Mac: Move your library to another computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12168 
    Windows users see tip at: https://discussions.apple.com/message/18879381
    If you put it in the default location of Macintosh HD > Users > *User Name* > Music  (or wherever the equivalent is on Windows) then you don't even need to start with the option key held down, iTunes will automatically look for it there.  (Make sure there isn't anything already in the iTunes folder there that you want to keep since you will be replacing it with the one you are moving.)

  • How do i transfer itunes from a laptop to macbook

    how do i transfer itunes from  windows laptop to a macbook

    The following article(s) may help you.
    Moving your iTunes library to a new computer

  • Ive just updated to the new itunes software an havent got a clue how to transfer music from my laptop to iphone 4s

    ive just updated to the new itunes software an havent got a clue how to transfer music from my laptop to iphone 4s without syncing and clearing the music that already on thereanyone got any ideas

    The info in this previous discussion you help you.
    Best iPod to PC

  • How to transfer library to new laptop

    Hi all
    I am hoping someone can help me!
    I have bought a new laptop and installed iTunes onto it. My iTunes library however is on my husbands laptop and I cannot work out how to transfer it from his laptop to my new one. I've tried the "Export" option under File menu but it doesn't seem to work.
    Can anyone please explain to me in simple steps (and non techie language!!) how I export my library? I do not have an exernal harddrive either, I only have a small capacity memory stick so if I need to put the music on the stick I may need to repeat the process a few times!
    Thank you in advance for any help
    Michala

    These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
    Method 1
    Backup the library with this User Tip.
    Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
    Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
    Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
    Method 2
    Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
    Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
    I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
    Note if you have failed to move contacts and calendar items across you should create one dummy entry of each in your new profile and iTunes should  merge the existing data from the device.
    If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
    Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library or a backup then then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data.
    tt2

  • How to transfer ripped music from laptop to Ipad or iphone

    How to transfer ripped music from laptop to Ipad or iphone

    drag them into itunes or chose file menu and add to lib and navigate to the songs
    and when in the itunes lib you sync them like any other itune media
    if you have problems syncing general media too then
    try google
    sync music to ipad it should give you tons of guides both youtube and text guides

  • I need to find out how to transfer all the music from my old IPOD to my new IPOD.  Not all of my music was purchased on ITUNES.

    I need to find out how to transfer all my music from my original IPOD nano to my new IPOD nano.   I want to keep both and not all of my music was purchased on ITUNES.  Please help!

    Your music should be in your iTunes library, that is how it gets synced to the iPod. If that music is not present in the iTunes library, you will need to get a 3rd party software for the computer to get the music off the original iPod and then move it to the iTunes library to be able to sync it to the new iPod. You can see some additional information in this tip supplied by a fellow user. Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive

  • How to transfer itunes balance to ipod

    I want to know how to transfer itunes balance to ipod touch??

    You don't transfer balances to devices as the balance is on your account, not the device.
    Sign into your account.

  • How to transfer itunes purchased music from one account to another on same family computer

    how to transfer itunes purchased music from one account to anither on same family computer?

    Move it to the /Users/Shared/ folder.
    (58475)

  • How to transfer itunes prog files & data to ext HD in Win XP & delete on C drive?

    How do I transfer iTunes prog files & data to an external HD, delete the one on C drive, and work on the one in the ext HD?  Am using Win XP.

    See: Buegie, "How to transfe iTunes library from crashed-but-accessible HD" #1, 10:22pm Oct 23, 2005 CDT

  • How to transfer iTunes library to an external drive (thats easy!) but keeping the playlists musics on the computer?

    How to transfer iTunes library to an external drive (thats easy!) but keeping the playlists musics on the computer?
    Many thanks!

    Select a single song with a broken link, press CTRL+I to Get Info, cancel when asked to locate the track and take a look at the Summary tab. Post back where iTunes is looking for the file. It begins file://localhost
    Where is it really?
    Please post back both paths so that I can make suggestions. Full paths please, exact spellings, you can replace your user name with <User> if needed.
    tt2

  • How to uninstall iTunes in mac and then install again

    how to uninstall iTunes in mac and then install again

    You should be able to simply visit: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ to download iTunes, and run the installer to overwrite your previous version...
    Lamborghini98 wrote:
    I want this because i can't restore my iphone 4 with my mac
    I don't think this will fix your problem with restoring your iPhone 4 though. That is likely a seperate issue.
    but i can do it with any windows?
    Yes, you can theoretically restore your iPhone with any computer running the most current version of iTunes (10.6.3) unless there is some other issue.
    I get error code(21)
    According to this support article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error21:
    "These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. FollowTroubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service."
    Do you run any anti-virus or third-party firewalls on your computer? Try disabling them and trying the restore process again. It may be possible that one of these security applications is interfering with the iPhone's ability to authenticate with Apple's servers.

  • I would like to know how to transfer ebooks from one laptop to another with adobe digital editions both authorized with the same adobe ID.

    I would like to know how to transfer ebooks from one laptop to another with adobe digital editions both authorized with the same adobe ID.

    Stop using the account.
    You need do nothing more.
    You will need to authorize your computer for both accounts as you have purchased from both accounts.

  • How to transfer iTunes files to external hard disc

    how to transfer iTunes files to external hard disc

    A forum search would indicate the question has been answered in previous posts such as:
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/21054789#21054789
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/8667031#8667031

Maybe you are looking for