I seem to have two music libraries

...one in Music>iTunes>iTunes Music, and Music> iTunes Media> Music.  Can I delete one of these, and if so which should I delete and how do I prevent this from happening again?   I'm running iTunes 10.5.3, OSX 10.6.8.

Hi michael,
Don't delete any of these folders
You might find the following thread useful:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/12188188#12188188
Correct Answer by ed2345  on Aug 27, 2010 11:48 PM
Run the Consolidate command, which you can find at File > Library > Organize Library > Consolidate Files. Before you run it, look in iTunes Help at the article "Consolidating your library," so you can understand what it does. 
and remember: always back up before you do things like this
(carbon copy cloner, super duper, etc.)
so you can revert if things go wrong.
good luck

Similar Messages

  • Is it possible to have two music libraries and eventually merge them?

    I've got an old workhorse G4 desktop and a relatively new Aluminum laptop. I'm planning on buying an Intel desktop machine when they become available. In the meantime, I'm hoping to migrate everything to the laptop and use it exclusively. The problem is that the iPhoto and iTunes libraries are big and will get bigger.
    Is there a way to have separate libraries on an external firewire disk and the internal (80 GB) drive on the laptop? So I'd be able to listen to music on the go and yet have access to all my music when I park the laptop at my desk and hook up peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.)?
    And...when I finally buy that screaming Intel desktop machine, with a big internal drive, can I merge all this material together again?
    Or, put it more generally -- how do you use a laptop, when it doesn't have space for those digital media files that we have all come to love?
    Thanks very much for any light anyone can shed.
    Steve

    Yes, it is. Launch iTunes with the Shift key held down as needed, or use separate Windows user accounts.
    (111542)

  • Can an ipod classic have two music libraries on it?

    i have a new (late 2012) Ipod Classic. can u put 2 itunes libraries on it? i want both mine and my fiances libraries on my ipod.

    On the condition that you havent purchased the music off itunes, you could migrate your fiance's library into yours, then make 2 seperate playlists - one for yourself, and one for your fiance. That's all i can really think of :\ Sorry if this hasnt solved your question

  • I've upgraded my pc and now Im getting an error message when Im trying to sync my ipod saying I have two itunes libraries. The library thats there is only showing some songs and it's not uploading songs Ive just bought.

    I've upgraded my pc and now Im getting an error message when Im trying to sync my ipod saying I have two itunes libraries. The library thats there is only showing some songs and it's not uploading songs Ive just bought.

    You seem to have tried everything, and you say it's syncing fine on your Dad's iMac, so I assume, you have also  done a Disk Diagnostic from an earlier post by tt2 and conclude that your iPod Hardisk is good.
    You don't have to use it as a heavy paperweight, the problem is only using your Windows 7 machine for syncing.
    In your troubleshooting steps, did you try to use another High-Speed USB 2.0 port, USB controller resource are very scarce, so if you use other USB devices, while syncing your iPod, it may just freeze.
    Windows have a bad reputation for device conflict, so better don't connect other  USB devices, while syncing, better sync it while disconnected from Internet, stop antivirus just before you go to bed.
    Have a nice day!

  • I seem to have two home folders?

    I don't know how this happened (perhaps when I upgraded to Tiger?), but I seem to have two home folders.
    The “real” one has the “house” icon and is in the proper place: Macintosh Hard Drive > Users > tim (my username). The duplicate does not have the house icon and is at the root level of my HD.
    Both folders have mostly the same contents: ViaVoice, Sites, Public, Pictures, Music, Movies, Desktop, Documents, Library. The differences are that the “real” home folder (the one with the house icon) has icons on all of the subfolders too, while the “fake” one has blank subfolders. The real folder has the actual contents of my desktop in its desktop folder while the fake one does not. The “fake” home folder, however, has a crossed out pencil icon at the top of the window (meaning the folder is unchangeable?).
    Is it safe to delete the “fake” home folder and how do I do so?
    Thanks.

    It should be perfectly safe to trash the "fake", as it cannot possibly be being used, after checking (you've already done it, I'm sure) that it contains nothing you want.
    Have a Finder window open so that you can see the "fake". Launch Terminal (in /Applications/Utilities) and type:
    rm -R
    Type a <space> after the R
    Drag the "fake" folder into the Terminal window. The folder will not move, but the line in Terminal will now be completed with the path to the "fake". Hit <return>.
    If the "fake" has gone that's it. If there is an error message in Terminal then do exactly the same, but using:
    sudo rm -R
    …<space>, drag folder. After hitting <return> you will get a "password:" prompt. Type carefully (it will not show on screen), hit <return> again. Poof!

  • Can I have two different libraries for iTunes?

    I would like to have two different libraries for iTunes. How can I do it?
    Regards.

    To create or access a second (or more) library, hold down the Option key (or Shift key in Windows) when launching iTunes 7. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to the other Library: Using multiple iTunes libraries -Mac
    Note: You can only have one Library open at a time and iTunes will default to the last library opened if you don't use the keyboard command to choose one.

  • I have two macs. I have two itunes libraries. How can I sync my iphone with both

    Itunes is driving me insane every single day now.
    I have two macs so I obviously have two itunes libraries. I have purchased things on both my desktop and my laptop UNDER THE SAME ACCOUNT.
    How Can I add/sync media from both without having to erase EVERYTHING. So ridiculous.
    Thanks

    To share the iTunes content between your computers, just enable Home Sharing from iTunes > File > Home Sharing.
    You'll still have to sync the iPhone with just one iTunes library because of the copyright restrictions that iTunes must follow.
    More syncing info and options here -> Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers

  • I have two Aperture Libraries and would like to sync specific folders from both of them to my iPad.

    I have two Aperture libraries stored on an external hard drive. Using iTunes on my Mac Book Pro can I sync selected projects from both Libraries to the same iPad?

    No you cannot. Each device can only be synced with one photo library - Aperture or iPhoto.
    You could however merge the two libraries, if you need to sync with photos from both libraries.

  • I seem to have two apple id's. How do I get rid of one?

    I am trying to access the Cloud to find a lost document, but I seem to have two apple id's, one is verified. I can't access cloud. How can I do that? Is there any other way to find my document? It means another week of work if not.

    Hi SGayleC,
    It appears that your iCloud account on your Mac is still associated with the old email address.  On your Mac, In System Preferences, are you able to click on iCloud and sign out of your old account?   If so, you should then be able to sign in with your correct Apple ID and password.
    I'm including some information on this below, and a link to our Apple ID support team if you need it.
    OS X Yosemite: If you sign out of iCloud
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18999?viewlocale=en_US
    OS X Yosemite: If you sign out of iCloud
    If you sign out in iCloud preferences, your iCloud mail, calendars, reminders, notes, and documents stored in iCloud are removed from your Mac. If you have photos in My Photo Stream that aren’t imported, they’re removed from your Mac. Your bookmarks and Reading List remain in Safari, but the iCloud Tabs list of webpages open on your other devices is no longer available. 
    When you sign out of iCloud, you’re asked whether you want to keep a copy of the data for Contacts and Safari passwords. If you keep copies of the iCloud data, iCloud doesn’t keep the copy up to date with changes on your other devices. 
    Copy iCloud documents and data before signing out
    Before signing out of iCloud, you can copy or archive iCloud documents and data to your Mac.
    iCloud Drive: For instructions on copying documents to your Mac, see Store documents with iCloud Drive. 
    Documents and data you copy to your Mac aren’t kept up to date with changes on your other devices. 
    After signing out of iCloud on your Mac, you can still access your iCloud documents and data on your other devices set up for iCloud and on iCloud.com. If you sign in to iCloud again on your Mac, your iCloud documents and data reappear on your Mac. 
    Last Modified: Nov 18, 2014
    Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
    I hope this information helps ....
    - Judy

  • I seem to have two icloud accounts--how can i consolidate?

    I seem to have two iCloud accounts--how do I consolidate?

    If your second account is actually an iCloud account with data in it, as opposed to a login for iTunes, iTunes in the Cloud and iTunes Match (which isn't actually anything to do with iCloud itself) you can sign in with it in System Preferences>Mail, Contacts and Calendars and its data will appear alongside the main account. (You can't use PhotoStream and a few other facilities with this secondary account, and you don't get 'push' email, only checking at intervals).
    If the second ID is in fact only for iTunes just go on as you are: there is no conflict about doing this and you won't even notice as Keychain will log you in with the correct ID in each case. It's also better security not to have your iTunes login also your email address, given the number of complaints about hacked iTunes accounts.

  • How do I set up two libraries on one pc so that we have two separate libraries for each iPhone?

    How do I set up two libraries on one pc so that we have two separate libraries for each iPhone?

    Launch it with the Shift key held down, or create a second Windows user account.
    (60390)

  • HT1660 I have two iTunes libraries on two different pc's (one windows and one Mac).  Can I consolidate these on an external hard drive?

    I have two iTunes libraries on two different pc's (one windows and one Mac).  Can I consolidate these on an external hard drive?

    I'm sorry I just saw the last post. I had two users on my hard drive, one for me and one for my daughter, but I am not sure what you mean by partioning my external????? I have heard the term before, but don't know how to do it. I am having serious crashing issues with this computer and believe I really need to do a clean install. I just want to make sure everything for both ipods is safe (is???? I think so, everything is......I hate when the English language does this to me!)

  • I have two iPhoto libraries: one on the hard drive, and one on an external hard drive.  I cannot access my external hard drive iPhoto library.  Help!

    I have two iPhoto libraries: one on the hard drive, and one on an external hard drive.  I cannot access the iPhoto library on the external hard drive.  Yes, it is plugged in!

    How are you trying to access the EHD library?  Can you open it by launching iPhoto with the Option key held down and selecting the EHD library in the window that appears?
    OT

  • Can I set up two music libraries in I tunes on same computer?

    Can I set up two music libraries in I tunes on same computer?

    Yes. Use separate Windows user accounts, or launch iTunes with the Shift key held down as needed.
    (104233)

  • I've set up two music libraries.  How do I move between the two?

    I've created two music libraries on my MacBook but I don't know how to move between the two.  Please help?

    Judygirl48 wrote:
    I've created two music libraries on my MacBook
    Why?
    If you are syncing separate iDevices, you can use the same library and sync different content
    I don't know how to move between the two.  Please help?
    Same way you created two library.
    Hold Option. laucn iTunes but instead of selecting Create library..., select Choose library...

Maybe you are looking for