How to transfer my itunes library to a new pc

how to transfer my itunes library to a new pc

Hi skinqueen17,
If you have questions about transfering your iTunes library to a new computer, you may find the following article helpful:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
Regards,
- Brenden

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    See this migrate iTunes library post or Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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  • How to transfer my itunes library to a new computer

    How to transfer my existing itunes library to a new laptop?

    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 iOS devices and haven't moved your contacts and calendar items across then 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.
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  • How to transfer my itunes library to my new laptop

    i will be buying a laptop soon and want to transfer my library to my new laptop permanently, how do i get this done.
    or does both computers automatically have the same songs even months after

    Backup the library with this user tip. Use the same tool to restore the library into the new system, then install iTunes. Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content from it.
    tt2

  • How to transfer my itunes library to my new macbook pro? pleaseeeee

     

    assuming all your media files are in the default location, the simplest way would be to connect the two Macs with a firewire cable, boot the source Mac in Target Disk Mode, and copy the entire iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music folder) from Macintosh HD/users/yourname/music on the source to Macintosh HD/users/yourname/music on the target (overwriting the iTunes folder in place there).

  • How can I transfer my iTunes library to a new Mac from a Macbook

    How can I transfer my iTunes library to a new Mac from a Macbook

    Type "move itunes library" into the google search bar.
    Copy the entire itunes folder from one computer to the other.
    Use migration assistant.

  • I just got a new pc running windows 7 and don't know how to transfer my itunes library from my old computer using windows xp

    i just got a new pc running windows 7 and cannot get my i tunes library from my old windows xp i have an ipad,ipod nano .ipod touch ,will any of these do it? My library is one i downloaded from cds not purchased thanks'

    Iv just got a macbook pro today, and I don't know how to transfer my itunes library from my imac..
    the simplest way, assuming all your media files are in the default location, would be to connect the two Macs with a firewire cable, boot the source Mac in Target Disk Mode, and copy the entire iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music folder) from <MacintoshHD>/users/yourname/music on the source to <MacintoshHD>/users/yourname/music on the target (overwriting the iTunes folder in place there).
    My sister is having my old imac, so I also need to then clear the itunes on the imac for her.
    just a create a new admin user account for her on the iMac.

  • How do I transfer my iTunes library to a new pc using windows easy transfer?, How do I transfer my iTunes library to a new pc using windows easy transfer?

    How do I transfer my iTunes library to a new windows 7 pc using easy transfer?

    Follow the onscreen prompts in the Windows Easy transfer to move all the files.

  • How do I transfer my itunes library to a new computer from my iPhone. The old one no longer works.

    How do I transfer my itunes library to a new computer from my iPhone. The old computer no longer works.

    You should be able to:
    Backup the device to the new installation
    Transfer your purchases into a newly authorized library
    Recover any other media using third party tools as suggested in this post from forum regular Zevoneer
    Restore the device from the backup
    This process should switch the association of the device to the new library, preserving the data and settings in your apps.
    May also be prudent to attempt a backup to iCloud directly from the device before you start... Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > iCloud Backup > On. It won't save any media but it would preserve the general account settings and documents in case anything goes wrong while you are trying to extract your other data.
    When you get it all fixed, make a backup!
    tt2

  • I have a new computer.  How do I transfer my itunes library to the new computer?

    I have a new computer.  How do I transfer my itunes library to the new computer?

    See either of these two articles.
    How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
    B-rock

  • I recently purchased a new PC. I had backed-up my old computer on Carbonite, so I was able to transfer my iTunes library to the new computer when I downloaded my info from Carbonite. Is there a way to restore my playlists?

    I recently purchased a new PC. I had backed-up my old computer on Carbonite, so I was able to transfer my iTunes library to the new computer when I downloaded my info from Carbonite, but the playlists are gone. Is there a way to restore my playlists?
    Most of my playlists are on my iPod. If I use my iPod to transfer, will the songs double in my library? Also, how do I do this?
    Thank you for any & all info you can provide!
    Julie

    If you had backed up and restored your library properly you should have ended up with the playlists too. Did you import the media folder from the backup drive into a new library rather than restoring the entire iTunes folder?
    See also Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
    tt2

  • I just purchased a new laptop and I am trying to transfer my ITunes library to my new computer. When I log into ITunes on my new laptop and enter my  Apple ID password, it says AppleID does not have permission to access iTunes Connect.  What do I do?

    I just purchased a new laptop and I am trying to transfer my iTunes library to my new laptop and Apple is saying Apple ID does not have permission to access iTunes Connect on my new laptop.  How do I get my library transferred to my new computer? Please help!

    allears2 wrote:
    I just purchased a new laptop and I am trying to transfer my iTunes library to my new laptop...
    To have  EVERYTHING  on your New computer...
    From your OLD computer...
    Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
    Full Details Here  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
    An Added Bonus is that you will have a Backup of iTunes.

  • What is the best way to transfer my iTunes library to my new mac book pro?

    WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TRANSFER MY ITUNES LIBRARY TO MY NEW MAC BOOK PRO?  I AM A NOVICE COMPUTER WIZARD!

    From your Old Computer... Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
    Backup iTunes to an External Drive
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
    Moving iTunes Media Folder (Mac)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
    If your Old Computer is a PC... See Here...
    Move iTunes Library from PC to MAC
    http://www.macworld.com/article/146958/2010/03/move_itunes_windows_mac.html

  • How do I transfer my itunes library to a new computer?

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    You need to copy iTunes folder from your old computer to the new one.
    Refer to these articles:
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
    iTunes: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751

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    Your playlists, play counts, ratings etc. are stored inside the database iTunes Library.itl which is inside the iTunes folder and a successful migration includes all of this information, not just the media files. I recommend method 1 from the earlier link as it sets you up with a backup mechanism to use in future. All hard drives fail eventually and often without warning, or at least a warning that is noticed and then heeded.
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