I have bought a new computer and don't want to reinstall all my apps. What do I do?

I still have my old computer available so is it possible to transfer a backup over from that to my new laptop to save having to setup all my apps again?

Yes, if what you want to do is transfer the contents of your old computer to the new one that is the right way to go about it.
Whatever Windows uses for migrating one's account from an old computer to a new one, use it. Leave your iPhone out of the equation for now. Once your new computer is configured and its iTunes library is indistinguishable from the old computer's, sync your iPhone to it. iTunes will inform you that it was synced with another computer and give you the choice to "erase and sync" it to the new computer. That's the choice you want.
After it is synced, return to your old computer and "deauthorize" it from the iTunes Store menu.
This may be helpful: iTunes for Windows: How to copy purchases between computers

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Bought a new computer, and don't want to loose data...

Ok, I'm sure a lot of people claim this, but I'm really just trying to help a friend.
They bought a new Windows7 PC and we transferred over all their info from their old WinXP box. Apparently not all of the songs transferred, and none of the playlists transfer. They do have all their stuff on an iPod touch, but when we hook that up it wants to transfer from PC to iPod, is there a way to back up the ipod and get the apps/calendar/songs/etc off the iPod?
They do have a backup of the iTunes folder from the old PC and the folder under c:\document and settings\user\application data\iTunes\.

The music sync is one way - computer to ipod. The exception is itunes purchases. Without syncing: File>Transfer Purchases
You can type "move itunes library" or similar into the google search bar for instructions on moving the entire itunes library ( playlists and all) from the old computer to the new one.
You should also move contacts/calendars from the old computer to the new one.

I have bought a new computer and backed up off time machine backup now I cannot open photoshop get error code 150 30 help appreciated.

I have bought a new computer and backed up off time machine backup now I cannot open photoshop get error code 150 30 help appreciated.?

Have you updated your iTunes on your computer? WIth a device running iOS7, you need iTunes 11.
When you removed iTUnes, did you see something named 'apple mobile device support' or something like it? (The exact name varies from operating system to operating system). If you see that, uninstall it too. That's the drivers for your iPhone and they should self-install when you plug your device in.
If all that is fine, have you checked your cable and USB port? a malfunctioning cable can keep you from syncing.

I have bought a new computer and bought a new track but it has now wiped everything of my i pod

I have bought a new computer and have bought a new track since I tried to download it I now have everything wiped off my i pod

Correct.
Copy everything from your old computer, or your backup copy of your old computer, to your new one.

My old computer wouldnt let me authorize me to play my songs, even thought I submitted the password and ID. Now I bought a new computer, and I cant get my old songs back. What do I do?

My old computer wouldnt let me authorize me to play my songs even though I submitted the password and Windows ID. Now I bought a new computer, and I cannot get my old songs back. What do I do?

This can be resolved through a phone call to Apple, provided you can pass the verification process: http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
You'll need to speak to someone in Account Security.

HT203167 Hello I've recently just bought a new iPhone and i am wanting to transfer all my music that i habe bought from my old one onto the new one. I've gone onto iTunes and tried to download them all again but it wont let me?

I've recently just bought a new iPhone and i am wanting to transfer all my music that i habe bought from my old one onto the new one. I've gone onto iTunes and tried to download them all again but it wont let me?

What happens when you try to redownload them ? What you can re-download (the types of content that you can redownload varies by country) will show under the Purchased link under Quicklinks on the right-hand side of the iTunes store home page on your computer's iTunes, and the Purchased tab in the iTunes store app on your iPhone (and similarly for apps in the App Store app). If you still have your old phone then you should be able to copy your iTunes downloads from it over to your computer's iTunes via File > Devices > Transfer Purchases

Computer crashed. Have new computer, but don't want to lose all the music I've put into my IPOD. How do I transfer the music that is in my IPOD to the new computer. All instructions found so far have to have old computer to do transfer.

Computer crashed. Need to transfer music from IPOD to new computer. All support found requires transfer from old computer. Not possible. Can I transfer music from IPOD to new computer. Don't want to lose the music I've got.

See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
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New computer but don't want to delete all music on ipod....

My computer crashed so now I have a new one. I connect my ipod to my computer and intunes opens and asks me do i want to delete everything on my ipod and refill it with my cureent library. I want to know how to keep all my songs already on there but still be able to add new songs from this computer. Can anyone help??

get winamp (free download) it will allow you to download your ipod music back into your PC.. also will allow you to add to ipod without sync to itunes that way you can keep you pc cleaner and just new songs without taking up all the space..important when you have a 60gb ipod and don't want to use your pc as the replicate of the ipod...

I have bought a new computer and would like to transfer my AI program from the old to the new... I have the trial version on the new computer, but cannot seem to get Adobe to accept my serial number. Says it is invalid.

I have a new computer. I purchased Adobe Illustrator on the old one and now want to have it on my new computer. I downloaded the trial version of AI. How do I go about putting my serial number into AI trial to keep the product?

Moving this discussion to the Downloading, Installing, Setting Up forum.
Ninaa43224110 what version of Illustrator are you installing? Are you using the serial number registered under your account at http://www.adobe.com/? For information on how to locate the registered serial number under your account please see Find your serial number quickly.

HT1212 i have forgotten my passcode for my ipod,i dont have access to a computer and i dont want to erase all my data off it because i recently went on a school trip to malta and have all my pictures from there on it...any suggestions?

any suggestions????? please!!

If you haven't backed up /imported the photos, it's most likely you can't access that data. Passwords/code are made for security, remember them in the future.
You could try importing photos using
iOS: Importing personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer
You can use
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
to restore the device, but everything that hasn't been backed up(purchases excluded) will be lost.
After restoring, you can redownload your purchases using this:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Good luck
Stijn

I have bought a new pc, and i want to move adobe lightroom frome my old computer to my new comuter.

I have bought a new computer and I want to move adobe lightroom frome my old computer to my new computer, how do I do this?

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This is a fairly in-depth tutorial on moving from one computer to another.(I recommend Option 1)
http://www.lightroomqueen.com/2009/02/28/how-do-i-move-lightroom-to-a- new-computer/
Also, there's no need to find the original disk for installation. Just download the latest update of your purchased version from here: http://www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/ and user your original serial number.
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I recently bought a new computer and downloaded itunes but when i try to sync it, someone else's apple i.d. shows up and i don't know the password. I try to authorize my computer but it still won't let me

I recently bought a new computer and downloaded itunes onto it. When i sync my ipod it prompts me to authorize my computer
with the purchases that i've made, but when i try to do so, my apple i.d. is not what shows up and so my ipod won't sync any of my songs or apps. I have no idea who's username i'm seeing and i've never seen it before. That's the only thing that is stopping my ipod to sync, a password that isn't mine!! I am beyond frustrated and don't know what else to do, if someone can please help me i would be so appreciative you have no idea. Thank you so much

Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 & above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.
If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:
iTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US

A Friend of mine bought a new computer and they have a WR...

a Friend of mine bought a new computer and they have a WRT54G wireless router. The computer is connected to the router with a network cable and the only thing they use the wireless portion for id the Wii they have in the other room. Do I need to reinstall the linksys setup disk on the new computer even though the computer is hardwired to the router? With the new comp I can still get to the 192.168.1.1 router page. Will the Wii continue to work wirelessly without installing the setup disks on the new comp..
Thanks all for your help.
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The setup program on the CD does only configure the router. The router is like a computer but without keyboard or display. Therefore you have to configure it from a PC with an ethernet connection. Once the router is configured you don't have to run the CD anymore. Just plug in the new computer and it should work. The default settings in Windows should work fine with the router.

I bought a new computer, and iTunes doesn't have my music or anything on there. I want to get everything on my iPhone to my new computer/itunes. But no matter what i do, it won't let me. My desktop has everything, and I want all that on my laptop..

I bought a new computer, and downloaded iTunes, therefore the new itunes doesn't have my music or anything on there. I want to get everything on my iPhone to my new computer/itunes. But no matter what I do, it won't let me. My desktop has everything that my phone has on it, I just want it all moved to my laptop. Does that make sense? I could really use some help. I don't live with this desktop anymore so I need to be able to use my laptops itunes. Please help me. Thanks in advance!

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.
Note if you have iOS devices and haven't moved your contacts and calendar items across then you should create one dummy entry of each in your new profile and iTunes should merge the existing data 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 then then seeRecover 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.
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I have my itunes account that was created on an old computer i have bought a new one and when i try and sync my phone it says it will update it with the library that is in my new computer which isn't any music. how do i get my music on the new computer?

I have my iphone that i linked with my old computer. I have since bought a new computer and when i log into my itunes account my music is not there. it is under my phone name but if i try and edit the playlist or create a cd off of my music list nothing happens. How do i get my music list back onto my main itunes page where i can edit it and create cds off of it. i have new songs that i have purchased on my phone that that if i sync my phone it will erase them. Any information that you provide will be greatly appreciated.
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Read this on how to do that https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

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