HT1473 Moving iTunes content from old computer to new computer-all content was copied from CDs

I want to move my iTunes library from my old computer to my new computer  All music in my library is from my CDs copied onto my old computer - no downloads from the store. Any suggestions?

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    I have an old iPod nano and I want to get the music to my new computer (iTunes).
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    You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys (on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘) keys). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer. Then go to Preferences>iPod and check the "Manually manage songs and playlists" box: Managing Your Songs Manually
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  • Best method to assign old itunes library on old hdd to new computer with new itunes software on ssd.

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    Still no luck on this. Would it be easier to migrate the iTunes across using migration assistant? Is it possible to migrate it across while making it save the migrated library to the second eHDD (I would erase the copy of the library on that drive before doing so)
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  • Music from OLD ipod on NEW computer

    Ok, this is wierd so I'll try to be as descriptive as possible:
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    2) I have all my music on a desktop PC
    3) Last week I hooked up my mini to my new laptop to charge the mini
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    Transferring tracks from an iPod back to iTunes has been covered here a number of times already, but again:
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    Then if you're using iTunes 7, you can then copy music that you purchased from the iTunes Store back to iTunes directly (use the Transfer Purchases From iPod command under the iTunes File menu).
    If you're not using iTunes 7 or want to copy back other tracks, the easiest way will be to search VersionTracker for "iPod". You'll find a number of utilities that can transfer your tracks and your playlists from your iPod back to your PC.
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    If click the "Erase and Sync", what kinds of contents iTunes will erase? I'm afraid it might also erase my apps. or even my contacts.
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  • HT1349 Transferred songs from old iPod to new computer and now songs won't sync to my iPhone 5

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    Could anyone enlighten me as to how to transfer all the songs from my iPod mini to my new touch iPod? I've had to reinstall iTunes as well so old music is only on mini.
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