HT4527 Sync on new computer.

I bought a movie off itunes. I have a new computer and want to sync that movie into itunes.

Sync is only oneway, from PC to your device. Unless you have the music on your PC, iTunes is going to wipe out what you have on your device if you are syncing to a new library.
Copy your iTunes library from your old computer to this new one, refer to this article:
iTunes: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
If you have no access to your old computer, you may consider this:
You can only transfer Purchased music over to Itunes on your PC.
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
As for you own music, you may have to use a third party software. A good Free one is called Sharepod which you can download from Download.com here:
http://download.cnet.com/SharePod/3000-2141_4-10794489.html?tag=mncol;2

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    http://www.errorchannel.net/how-to-sync-with-a-new-computer.aspx
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  • HT1386 Error message says only one library per device. My previous computer crashed and now I want to sync with new computer. How do I overcome the error message?

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  • What if sync with new computer does not work. logical connection to old with WindowsXP, 32 bit version of iTunes. New is Windows7 with 64bit version

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    Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your iPod. Only if you back up your iPod manually before syncing, you can restore your device from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
    Do this:
    Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your iPod to your new computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your iPod without syncing.
    Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
    When you connect your phone for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
    Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the iPod for the first time.
    Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in iTunes and transferred your purchases.
    There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
    About backups and what's saved: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946
    How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    How to download apps for free again:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
    Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device
    If your iPod can't be recognized by Windows, try these tips: iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

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    - Restore the iPod from that backup.
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  • HT4527 my old laptop is dead how do I sync to new computer without losing everything

    I am trying to sync my ipod classic to a new computer my old one is dead, but it wants to erase everything how do I do this without losing all my music?

    I think you were saying your computer was very slow when I first clicked on this thread... If so start at the beginning, otherwise skip to the last paragraph.
    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.
    If you have an iOS device that syncs with contact & calendar data on your computer you should migrate this information too. If that isn't possible create a dummy entry of each type in your new profile and iTunes should offer to merge the existing data from the device into the computer, otherwise the danger is that it will wipe the information 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 of it, 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. If you don't have any Apple devices then see HT2519 - Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store.
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  • Iphone back-up/sync to new computer

    I just purchased a new macbook pro but i am unable to back up my iphone to the old computer.. its been 8months since my last back up, will i lose all my new info?? is there anyway of saving it before it sync it to my new computer??

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  • Syncing to new computer without loosing data

    My dell computer has recently crashed, so I purchased a Mac mini hoping it would last. Now my problem is that I have to sync my iPad to my new computer, without loosing any data that I have made I have spent over a year using my iPad and would not be a happy camper if I lost my app data and music. So how would you sync it to do that? I know you can do it I have done it before I just forgot how to do it though.

    You won't lose any apps or iTunes purchases since they are both linked to your Apple ID. As long as they are still available, you can simply download everything again.
    If you had music on your iPad that was not purchased from Apple, then the only place it exists now is on your iPad. Copying it to your Mini requires third party software.
    Read the following two links that address each one of these questions:
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
    Syncing to a new computer, crashed hard disk, no backup (this is for retaining your non-Apple music):
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
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  • How do I sync to new computer without losing all of my music?

    My old computer finally crashed and I had all of my music on there. The songs are all lost. Most of it was from CDs I had (100s of CDs) that I no longer own due to a house fire a few months back. The only versions I have of them are on my iPhone 4S so I don't have any way to back them up because in order to sync to a new computer you lose everything and get whats on the new one conputer.
    I have no idea how to save the ~1300 songs that I have from all those old mix CDs and stuff because I need to get my phone set up with this new computer and sync new music.
    Is there anyway to guarentee I will not lose my entire library?

    This might help
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

  • IPod will not sync to newer computer

    Friends,
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    Second problem, but not as serious... every time I insert my pod into the dock, BOTH MACs tell me that I should use 2.0 USB and connect the dock to the back of the computer. IT is connected to the back of the computer!!!!!
    Mike

    Did you download the ne iTunes?(i think its 11)
    If that's the case then you need to go to "music" and select that you want to sync your music.
    Hope that helps.

  • I have a new computer and de authorised my previous one and authorised this new one. when i try to sync on new computer it wants to wipe my iphone and sync with computer which doesbt have my music etc on it. it tells me i am synced with another itunes ?

    when i try to sync my iphone 5 with my new computer a message comes up warning me it will erase all my stuff on the phone and replace it with whats on the computer telling me i am synced with another itunes library ? i have authorised this computer and de authorised the old one !
    how can i sync my phone without erasing it ?

    See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
    tt2

  • How do I un-sync my iPad from old computer in order to sync with new computer?

    Have a new lap top and want to sync my iPad to it.  Since it can only sync to one device, how do I un-sync from old lap top in order to sync to new lap top?

    Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your iPad. Only if you back up your device manually before syncing, you can restore it from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
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    Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your iPad to your new computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your iPad without syncing.
    Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
    When you connect your iPad for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
    Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the iPad for the first time.
    Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
    There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread:http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
    About backups and what's saved: iTunes: About iOS backups
    How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    How to download apps for free again:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
    Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device

  • How can I keep a playlist on phone when syncing with new computer?

    When syncing my IPhone I am prompted with an ominous message that says "Are you sure you want to remove the existing music ... from this phone and sync with this ITunes library? Music .... will be removed and items will be synced from this ITunes library" The answer is no because I have a playlist I would like to keep on the phone, but add one which resides on the computer I am attempting to sync with. That is not an choice presented, the choices are Cancel or Remove and Sync. Apple should either give more options or at least a better explanation. I have synced this phone and computer combination before but have since created a new playlist in the computer (a Mac Mini).
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