How To Turn 1 iTunes Library into 2 / Split movies/tv shows from music?
I am trying to find answer how to split iTunes library. I want to move the music,podcasts (and all meta data) from my iMac to my new Macbook Air, but want to leave the Movies & Tv Shows (and all meta data) on the iMac.
Any suggestions or links to previous posts?
Jorge Costa wrote:
Hello,
I would like to move my huge iTunes library music from external HD 1 to a bigger external HD 2. I would like to make HD 2 as my only reference and after delete any iTunes files on the HD 1. Already chosen the new media location and checked "keep media folder organized".
Then should I Consolidate files or Reorganize under Organize library?
Should I use export library?
Can you please give a clue what steps should I take?
These are questions you should ask before you do anything.
Follow Niel's instructions.
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