HT1449 This was somewhat informative, but what happens after you receive the  "The folder containing "iTunes Library" cannot be found, and is required. Please choose or create a new iTunes library,"? I ran through all the steps, received this message. Now

tried to move my itunes library to an external to free up space and run itunes off of an external. Went through all the steps. Received the message "The folder containing "iTunes Library" cannot be found, and is required. Please choose or create a new iTunes library," like it mentioned I might, and here is where the instructions end. Now what?

tried to move my itunes library to an external to free up space and run itunes off of an external. Went through all the steps. Received the message "The folder containing "iTunes Library" cannot be found, and is required. Please choose or create a new iTunes library," like it mentioned I might, and here is where the instructions end. Now what?

Similar Messages

  • I have all my music on a external HD. How can I run iTunes on my laptop with out my EHD connected? when I open iTunes I get: Afolder containing "iTunes Library" cannot be found, and is required. Please chose or create a new iTunes library.

    It also tells me Choose iTunes Library
    iTunes needs a library to continue, you may choose an existing library or create a new one.
    I have all my music on an external hard drive (ehd) but would like to run itunes with out conecting my ehd. How can i do this? I'm

    You need the entire libary on the external, not just media.
    What are the iTunes library files? - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1660
    More on iTunes library files and what they do - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITunes#Media_management
    What are all those iTunes files? - http://www.macworld.com/article/139974/2009/04/itunes_files.html
    Where are my iTunes files located? - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1391
    iTunes 9 [and later]: Understanding iTunes Media Organization - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3847
    Image of folder structure and explanation of different iTunes versions (turingtest2 post) - https://discussions.apple.com/message/13025536 and https://discussions.apple.com/message/17457605
    Once you get a complete iTunes folder on the external drive, start iTunes with the option/alt key held down and select the iTunes Library.itl file on the external drive.  You will also need to do this with your main computer or the libraries will become unsynchronized.
    Alternatively you can make a separate library using the same media on the second computer. Start as you have been doing, let iTunes create a new, blank library file which will be on hte internal drive, set the media folder location in preferences to be the one on the external drive, then add the files to the new iTunes library. Unless you are a super-organized individual, or you don't care if your libraries do not have the same content, you are better off using a single library file that is on the external, not setting up separate library files.

  • HT201269 When I try to setup my new iPad air, I go through all the steps for the iCloud sign-in and choosing security questions and what not. But after I hit the agree to the terms and conditions... It says Apple ID could not be created because of a serve

    When I try to setup my new iPad air, I go through all the steps for the iCloud sign-in and choosing security questions and what not. But after I hit the agree to the terms and conditions... It says Apple ID could not be created because of a server error. Have no clue what to do... I've restarted the iPad and get the same message. But my internet works just fine.

    1. Turn router off for 30 seconds and on again
    2. Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings

  • Can't get iphone to connect to itunes...went through all 7 steps on this site....any advice?

    Can't get iphone to connect to itunes...went through all 7 steps on this site....any advice

    It has just occurred to me to ask what seems like a dumb question, when it says to plug in, that does mean plug into electric power, not your iMac, right?

  • My iphone 5s got stolen and the option to erase data after 10 tries was not enabled. What happens after the incorrect password is input after 10 times?

    my iphone 5s got stolen and the option to erase data after 10 tries was not enabled. What happens after the incorrect password is input after 10 times?

    After the sixth erroneous passcode entry a delay is imposed that increases exponentially and eventually reaches over 40 years before another attempt can be made.
    No one yet knows how long the next delay is.

  • My ringer is no longer working for text and email notifications. Only working for phone calls. I have gone through all the settings to see where something is off. Not finding anything. I have tried changing the tone and it just vibrates on everything.

    My ringer is no longer working for text and email notifications. Only working for phone calls. I have gone through all the settings to see where something is off. Not finding anything. I have tried changing the tone and it just vibrates on everything.

    Ok so I happened to figure it out while on the phone to apple support. Even though the guy was very nice, I think I knew more than him! He was explaining very basic resolution principles I played about. I had the second option in displays resolution. All I did was unplug the HDMI cable, click on 'best for display' then plugged the HDMI in and my resolution on the normal monitor changed to the normal blue, then went black momentarily and then changed to a strange resolution but another window appeared that said SONY BRAVIA HDMI at the top! Hey presto! Don't know why it didn't do it yesterday - I probably left the HDMI cable in or something! Oh well. Problem solved!

  • HT201263 What happens after you recover your ipod?.

    My ipod is blue and I'm going to recover it , but what happens after I do will it still work ? Will all my stuff be deleted? Does it turn like when you first got it? Will I have iOS 6? 

    If you mean restore the iPod via iTunes see:
    iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring iOS software
    The iPod will be erased and if the iPod can be updated, it will be updated to latest available iOS version.

  • If I create a new apple ID will I lose all the apps I have purchased with my original ID?

    If I create a new apple ID will I lose all the apps I have purchased with my original ID?

    I set up FaceTime and Messages on four different devices with only one Apple ID. I used the exact method that is described in the video that AnaMusic has provided to you in the link in her response above.  That method worked fine for my family, but you can create new Apple ID's just to use for FaceTime and Messages if you like. Many users prefer doing that as opposed to adding new email addresses.
    IMO - using unique email addresses (like in the video) makes sense, because we (my family) all have different email addresses anyway, and it was very simple to add each family members email address to both apps and remove my Apple ID email address as the contact address on each device.
    BTW .... if you are using your Apple ID on both devices - your phone number should be the number that is showing in the settings - not you daughter's. Did you set up the Apps with your Apple ID?

  • What happens if you go on Twitter, click a phishing site, give your username and password to it (because you never knew) can the hacker also hack into your iPod Touch 4th generation?

      Okay, so I went on Twitter and some chick replies to a tweet and she sent me a tweet going like 'you guys were doin what here, looks confusing' then sends me a link. There was no tweet conversation or anything but being an idiot, I pressed the link (I was on my iPod Touch and it's 4th gen) and it got some 'time session ended' or whatever. Again, being the idiot and regretting it, I typed my Twitter username and password. Then it showed some 'cash' thing I don't even know. I searched it up, it was a phishing site and I changed my password for the third time. I hope you're still reading this because I'm very desperate for help. If I did press it, will the hacker hack my iPod too?  Thanks! xx

    Nope, they can't hack you iPod. The can (or could) log into your twitter account and change the password so y no longer control the site.
    If you used the same password for other sites/serves change those too.
    You might also want to change other information information in the twitter account like secret questions/answers since maybe they already logged into your account to steal that data  and plan to use that information at a later date.

  • What happens after you pay off your edge device

    What **… I thought vz had come back to earth… but apparently after you pay off your device (or if you just buy it outright), they charge you the subsidy portion of the line charge again.  That makes no sense whatsoever….  they charge you the same amount, whether they subsidize a phone for you or not.  That makes no sense.  People, stop paying it!!!

    none of the other carriers do this anymore…  we all understand subsidies (well apparently not)…  if you go to any of the other carriers, and you do not buy a phone on contract, your service is less expensive because they don't need to recoup the money they "lost" on the phone.  But Verizon continues to charge you regardless… 
    If you go to ATT, you can get 10gb (yes 10), 2 smartphones off contract, 130/mo.  You can even use their version of EDGE and still pay that same amount (plus your device payment)… and guess what, when your done paying for your phone, they don't increase your service charge.  If you do the same on VZ, your bill will also be 130, but when you pay off your phone, they jack your bill up to 180….
    I think if VZ just came out and said "Look, we are the best, so we charge more.  Period."  I'd respect that…

  • What happens after you hit "publish"?

    Finished my site and got all the set up done to use ftp to publish to charter.net. After I hit the publish button it grayed out. Is there suppose to be a progress bar or any indication it is actually working? Waited 4 hours last night and publish button was still grayed out. Have waited 6 hours today...same thing. What do I do now?

    Thanks. I continued to look at the discussions and found something similar. Told me to go Home/Library and delete a couple of files. After a Restart when I went back to iWeb it worked quickly and well. Now published and just have a few quirks to figure out. Thanks.

  • TS1398 I have updated my software, shut off phone ran through all the steps to attempt to connect to WiFi I still get the grey

    I have updated phone to current software. I have reset the WiFi connections. I continue to get grey screen when trying to locate an WIFi connection.
    What is the next solution to this problem?

    I have just upgraded from a 3 to a 4S and now I can't connect to my wifi. I've tried everything, resetting network settings, switching to boot, renewing lease, rebooting, turning off cellular data etc etc. nothing works!! Very frustrating!

  • Ordering iPhone 4G via the app - What happens after you agree to terms?

    I'm trying to order the iPhone 4G using the Apple Store app.
    After "I agree to the above terms" by switching the toggle to "YES", then nothing happens.
    What is the next step in ordering the iPhone 4G? Do you have to call Apple?

    They may no longer be taking pre-orders that way.
    The only way I know that is working is through Apple.com. AT&T is no longer accepting pre-orders through their sire either.
    Best way was always to go through Apple.com. All iPhones go through Apple's hands prior to it reaching AT&T anyway. You should get an Apple.com iPhone order quicker than an AT&T order for that reason. Apple has control of what goes where as far as inventory. I'm sure they'd rather have people mad at AT&T than at Apple themselves!

  • Ipod touch 8gb will not play music.  It will play through headphones and while hooked to dock though. Any suggessions? I've been through all the reset, restore and nothing has fixed it....

    Ipod touch will not play music.  It will play though with headphones in and when attached to dock.  Any suggestions?

    If you have not yet restored the iPod to factory defaults/new iPod try that.  If stil have the problem you very likely have a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

  • The latest update has made it impossible to open a pdf file -- old ones as well as new ones.  I've tried all the troubleshooting crap to no avail.  Suggestions?

    I can't open ANY pdf file attachments on my email since the latest download.  Even those on older saved emails.  I have done the troubleshooting suggestions.  What now?

    We need details such as what version of Reader you have, what email client, are these links to a pdf from your email or are they attached pdf documents, what troubleshooting suggestions did you try (there could be many you missed)...etc.
    The more info you give the better for us.

Maybe you are looking for