HT4946 where is my itunes sync backup in my pc
Hello Dear,
i just backup my itunes inoto my labtop Sonny,howere i caant locred the place was seaved! Please advise.
Thank yo so much!
FYI - not in ICloud!
Where iTunes backups are stored on your computer
The folder where your backup data are stored varies depending on the computer's operating system. Make sure the backup folder is included in your periodic data-backup routine.
iTunes places the backup files in the following places:
Mac:~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
Windows XP:\Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Note: To quickly access the Application Data folder, click Start, and choose Run. Type %appdata% and click OK.
Windows Vista and Windows 7:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Note: To quickly access
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946
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Autumn Lights -
hi every1
just a quick theres probally A easy solution to this.
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thanks in advance guys.
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Also, make sure the iPhone is directly connected to a high-speed USB2 port on the PC. This article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1286 provides other general troubleshooting tips that will help rule out a USB connection issue.
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I think u did not read my first mail. in it every thing is clearly mentioned
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I m waiting..................
Regards
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where is the Itunes backup file located in the computer?
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