I tunes from 1 comp to a Laptop

Please forgive my ignorance of the following possibly "silly" question. Is it possible & if so how do i get my i tune downloads from my desktop onto my Laptop. I need to basically reboot my desktop back to factory settings & don't want to loose all my downloads........ Help would be much appreciated.

If they are both on your home network, you can set up networking (see the windows helps tutorials), turn on file sharing (another tutorial walkthrough) and transfer the files.
You could also copy everything to an external hard drive.
Assuming you have the default itunes setup, you need to copy the entire username/music/itunes folder.
Don't forget to deauthroize your PC before reinstalling the OS.
Here is a longer article on it
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/moving-your-itunes-library-to -a-new-hard-drive/
And apple's shorter article
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1727

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i got my ipod three years ago and installed it onto my only computer. now im in college and have my own laptop. how do i get my itunes and ipod contents that i've downloaded and bought onto my new laptop? i've tried downloading the software onto the new comp but when i sync my ipod it wants to erase all my songs. is there any way to keep everything i have just transfer it over the my new comp? (also my mom just got a nano and wants to know if she can have a separate itunes library and all on the family comp if mine has to stay there)
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"how do i get my itunes and ipod contents that i've downloaded and bought onto my new laptop?"
The transfer of purchased content to authorised computers has been introduced with iTunes 7. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: Transfer iTunes Store purchases using iPod
The transfer of non iTMS content is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward. You can read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
PodPlayer Windows Only
CopyPod Windows Only
"When i sync my ipod it wants to erase all my songs"
When you get the message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Don't uncheck Sync Music it will be unchecked by default when you choose the manual setting: Managing content manually on iPod
You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows with iTunes 7 installed hold down the Control and Alt keys (or Shift + Ctrl keys in older versions). 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: iTunes 7 Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up in case you have problems again. External drives are comparatively inexpensive these days and you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay.

Ive had my iPod classic for some time now, and up to now have been using my laptop to sync songs from iTunes. Unfortunatley, the laptop has died and I'm thinking of buying a iPad.....but how do i now get any songs downloaded from iTunes to my iPod?

I've had my iPod classic for some time now, and up to now have been connecting it to my laptop to sync any downloaded tunes from iTunes. Unfortunately, the laptop has died and I'm thinking of buying a iPad.....but how do I now get any songs downloaded from iTunes to my iPod?

If an iPod is set to update automatically it will be associated with a particular library. If you connect that iPod to a different computer or a different library on the same computer you get the the message you are referring to. "The iPod "iPod Name"is linked to another another iTunes music library. Do you want to change the link to this iTunes music library and replace all existing songs and playlists on this iPod with those from this library". To use an iPod on multiple computers you change the update method to "manually manage songs and playlists". You can also use multiple iPods on a single computer so you will be able to connect both of your iPods to your existing iTunes. Connect the new iPod and follow the on screen instructions, iTunes will open and update your iPod.
For info:
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes (Edit=>Preferences=>'iPod' tab):
1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

Need help transferring itunes library from old computer to new laptop

Hello,
I recently purchased a new laptop and am having trouble getting my library to transfer to my new laptop, i followed this step by step process http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329?viewlocale=en_US and in the end ended up with no music on my ipod and no music in the itunes library on my new computer...
So then i went into Itunes on the new computer and clicked import library under File, so i found the Music folder that i had transferred over and it imported the music but all my playlist were not there, just songs. So i ended up syncing my ipod back to my old computer so i would get all the songs and playlist back on as it was originally before this whole process...
My desktop runs XP while my new laptop runs Vista Ultimate w/ SP1 home edition, dont know if this matters...
So not sure where i should go from here, i have already Authorized my laptop with the itunes store , i was thinking of uninstalling Itunes on my laptop and starting over from scratch, will this help?
BTW when i did the original transfer i used my Ipod as the hard drive as it had plenty of storage room left on it, i do have access to a 250GB external HD i was thinking of using that and trying that to transfer the library...
So if anyone can tell me how to transfer my Itunes library from old comp to new laptop it would be greatly appreciated...

The method you used should work if followed exactly.
The key points are - is your music all together? It must all be in the iTunes Music folder in the iTunes folder.
When you copy the iTunes folder to the iPod you get the library database with your playlists and the iTunes Music folder containing the music files.
Since you had trouble doing this with the iPod, why not try copying your iTunes folder to the external drive.
The method is identical the one for the iPod except you leave out the iPod specific stuff.
You install iTunes on the new PC, then you drag the newly created iTunes folder out the Music folder to the desktop, then you copy the iTunes folder from the EHD into Music, replacing the one you dragged out.
When you have done that, you need to check that your account has full control of your iTunes folder - Vista is fussy about that - you will not be able to edit track info if you don't have full control.
Vista file folder permissions help
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2464a180-e5dc-45d1-a2b8-3c8a 2b571e9d1033.mspx
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/25/how-to-take-ownership-and-grant-permiss ions-in-windows-vista/

Hi, my laptop was stolen and i am wanting to transfer my i tunes from my i phone to the new laptop. does ayone know how to please?!

Hi, my laptop was stolen and I am trying to transfer i tunes from my i phone 4 to my laptop. Does anyone know how to do it please?!

The iphone is not a storage/backup device. The sync is oen way - computer to iphone. The exception is itunes purchases. File>Devices>Transfer Purchases
Was your backup copy of your computer stolen as well? If not, then use it to put everything back

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I have replaced my laptop and contacts etc have synchronised, but I cannot get my tunes from my iPhone 4 onto my iTunes library.
Any assistance would be appreciated.

Richard from Delaval wrote:
I have replaced my laptop and contacts etc have synchronised, but I cannot get my tunes from my iPhone 4 onto my iTunes library.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
Copy your iTunes library from your old computer to your new one. If you no longer have the old one copy the backup that you made of your important files from the old computer to the new one; this should include the old iTunes library. Do this while iTunes is not running.

My wife has an ipad in her name and i have purchased an iphone 5 and set up a new account, i cannot transfer tunes from my laptop to my iphone through home sharing what should i do TIA

my wife has an ipad in her name and i have purchased an iphone 5 and set up a new account, i cannot transfer tunes from my laptop to my iphone through home sharing what should i do TIA

Plug it in and sync it

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I smply cannot transfer ANY tunes from iTunes onto my Nano. I downlaod them, the little on top says they are updating but when I looking at my Nano none of tunes are there
I am using my office Vaio laptop with Windows. Installed and updated all software. I get arror message about default media types and access priveleges that I tried to fix but nothing seems to work.
Any ideas?

I get arror message about default media types and access priveleges that I tried to fix but nothing seems to work
What are the EXACT errors your getting? I take for granted you get these when trying to install iTUnes. You need to make sure your user account is set to have administritive rights AND "Fast User Switching" is off
Try going to control panel>add and remove and uninstall BOTH iTUnes AND quicktime. Disable antivirus and then goto apple.com to download and install the latest version of iTunes

My previous laptop has broken and I want to copy my tunes from my ipod classic to me new laptop, how do I do that, each guide I've read refers to needing the old laptop which isn't an option?

My previous laptop has broken and I want to copy my tunes from my ipod classic to me new laptop, how do I do that, each guide I've read refers to needing the old laptop which isn't an option?

You are not going to be able to recover the music from your iPod to you new laptop.
It doesn't work that way. It only move music from you iOS device to your computer.
You can download what you purchased from Apple. Anything else is lost.
Hence the reason we are always harping on backups.
Allan

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When I downloaded I tunes and quick time to my new Laptop and logged into I tunes, I authorized this computer, but can't get my existing library from my PC to my laptop. How do I do that? Can someone tell me please. Thanx! Stashpuppy

You have to transfer it, either buy burning it to a CD, storing it on a removable drive or, if it's all music purchased from the iTunes store and you have an iPod, you can go into iTunes, File->Transfer Purchases from iPod.

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help what do i do
my i tunes wont open on either my laptop or my home computer laptop says error 7 windows 1114 computer says error 7 windows 126 what do i do?

Uninstall your existing copy of iTunes. Delete any copies of the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64Setup.exe) from your downloads areas for your web browsers and download a fresh copy of the iTunes installer from the Apple website:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
(The current build of the 11.1.4.62 installer was changed a few days ago, which fixed the bulk of the reports of MSVCR80.dll/APSDaemon.dll/Error-7/AMDS-could-not-start trouble ... but the build number on the installer was not changed. So we're trying to make sure you do the reinstall using a "new good" 11.1.4.62 installer instead of an "old bad".)
Does the install with the new copy of the installer go through properly? If so, does that clear up the error message?
If you still have the same error messages cropping up, then try the procedures from the following user tip:
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates

Can't get music from 2nd comp to new comp

i originally used home sharing to get music from my old comp to my laptop(the 2nd comp). i recently got a new computer and now when i use home sharing i am only able to download music from my first computer and songs i purchased directly from the apple store. how do i update home sharing to accomodate my other songs from 2nd comp (laptop)

Hi guenfun,
This article has information on different ways to get your music on to your new computer, including through Home Sharing, that may be able to help:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Cheers!
- Ari

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load tunes to new comp from ipod,,,, old comp died

See this older thread from another forum member Zevoneer on different ways to copy content from your iPod back to your PC.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
B-rock

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I did try to copy folder by loading I tunes onto a flashdrive then copying onto my new laptop. It did successfully copy but did not copy my library and media files, so can you help me again?

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