IPod on second computer

my sister has different songs on a second computer, can I connect my iPod to this computer without losing my songs or hers?
  Windows XP  

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Using iPod with multiple computers

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  • How to transfer iPod to second computer

    I set up my iPod Touch on my laptop. I was able to tansfer my purchased music and videos onto my main computer, but what is the easiest way to transfer my complete music library (non-purchased) on my iPod to my iTunes library on my main computer?

    This is what worked for me.
    Okay, I have read on a lot of different threads that people want to know how to copy media from their iPod to their computer. Many have recommended YamiPod, but here is an alternative that is only for the Windows users.
    1). Be sure Hidden Files and Folders are visible on your computer
    - Open My Computer
    - Tools>Folder Options
    - Switch to the View Tab
    - Be sure that Show Hidden Files and Folders is selected
    For a mac, open terminal and type in:
    defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES
    2). Connect Your iPod to the computer
    3). Goto My Computer and open the iPod Disk Directory (F:, G:, etc.)
    [on the desktop for mac]
    4). Open iPod_Control
    5). Copy the entire Music folder to your desktop
    NOTE: This may take up to 2 hours or more depending on the number of files
    6). Eject iPod
    7). Right Click On the Music folder on desktop [ctrl+click for mac]
    - Properties
    - uncheck "Hidden"
    - Apply to all subfolders and files
    8). Open iTunes
    9). Goto iTunes Preferences
    10). Change your iTunes Library to the Music Folder on your Desktop by going to preferences > advanced > then click the change button on the general tab
    11). Add the folder to your "new" Library
    12). Check "Keep iTunes Library Folder Organized
    13). Click OK
    14). Close and restart iTunes
    15). Switch your iTunes Library back to what it was before
    16). Delete The Contents of the Library, being sure NOT to move files to Recycle Bin
    17). Close iTunes
    18). For Mac users, open terminal again and type:
    defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles NO
    The Music Folder on your desktop now contains an organized directory of all media on your iPod!! I hope this tutorial helps out for those who wanted to know!

  • Connecting iPod to second computer (MacBook)

    Hi,
    I have an old model 20GB iPod, which I've been syncing successfully for some time with my Windows XP desktop computer. I recently purchased a MacBook, on which I'm running both OS X and XP via Bootcamp. I'm trying to sync my iPod with either or both of those systems, but when I connect the iPod to the MacBook, it just "clicks" a lot, and nothing happens. I've installed all the latest Apple updates on both OS X and XP. Any tips?
    Thanks in advance.
    PokerYogi

    Yes, the software on the disc can be used more than once but it is the same software you download from www.itunes.com.
    The website has a newer version though.
    Uninstall it from your work computer and reinstall it.

  • Download songs from iPOD to second computer

    I have a main home computer that is my primary use machine. It has all my songs in the library. I also have a laptop which I would like to down load that library to.
    Does anyone have a clue how I get my empty library on my laptop reflecting my itunes library from my primary desk top?

    How to Copy and Move (Clone) your Music Files from One Computer to Another – or Archive Prior to a PC Re-Image
    This is the conceptual framework with related and important links. Apply and adapt it to your specific situation and equipment resources.
    The safest, quickest, and most optimal method to move your Library to a new computer is to actually clone the entire ‘iTunes’ folder (directory) structure, rather than just copying just the song files. By copying the entire ‘iTunes’ folder and all sub-folders, you capture not only the music files, but the all-important ‘iTunes Library.itl’ database file (usually located in the ‘iTunes’ folder), which contains all the data about your songs (Playlists, Ratings, Play Counts, Last Played, Date Added, etc). See: What are the iTunes Library files?
    Install iTunes on the new computer. Then go back to your old computer and move (copy) the "iTunes" folder which usually resides inside your "…\My Documents\My Music" folder from the old computer to the exact same place (both Drive Letter and complete Path) on the new computer. When you open iTunes on the new computer it will look and behave exactly the same way it did on the old, Play Counts, Ratings, Comments and all!
    NOTE: It is usually safer moving files between computers with the same version of iTunes!!
    iTunes Files to Copy and Move to your New PC
    1) All music files in their current folder structure (usually located in and under the ‘iTunes Music’ folder)
    2) The Library database file: ‘iTunes Library.itl’ located in the ‘iTunes’ folder
    3) The Library XML file: ‘iTunes Music Library.xml’ located in the ‘iTunes’ folder
    4) Any XML playlist files you created for Playlist retention
    5) The two iTunes.pref files (optional)
    -- C:\Documents and Settings\<your username>\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iTunes.pref
    -- C:\Documents and Settings\<your username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer Inc\iTunes.pref
    6) The XML file of Ratings, Play Counts and Last Played attributes saved from the main Library and created by Otto’s SaveRatings script (also optional, but recommended):
    “Download this: http://ottodestruct.com/itunes/SaveRatings.zip . It's a program, just run it like any other program. Run it on the machine where you're copying the info from BEFORE you move the files to the new machine. Click the "Save Ratings" button and it'll create a ratings.xml file. Now when you move the files, move the program and this file as well. Then after you make your new iTunes library, run it again and click the "Restore Ratings" button. Voila, all your information is back in the Library. Well, most of it anyway, it's not perfect. It'll tell you what songs it couldn't figure out though, and there's usually not very many.”
    Here's a list of methods to copy and move your music files from one computer to another:
    1) Use an External Hard Drive (ExHD) to move the complete files and Folder structures from one computer to another (my preferred option). You can clone’ the entire ‘iTunes’ folder structure in one very easy step. Also great to have available for complete backups of your Library. External hard drives now run less than $100 for 200-250GBs of storage. See This Link
    2) Directly connect the two computers....
    - 2a) Connect them through a Router &/or Network
    - 2b) Directly connect using an Ethernet cable: Straight for using at least one Mac; or Crossover for PC/PC Instructions here.
    - 2c) Connect them via a USB-to-USB Network Bridge. Example here. There are various types out there (use Google).
    ....Then copy the files from one computer to the other.
    3) Use the iPod as a transfer device, as this extensive Apple link explains. It will be a bit easier if your iPod has a larger capacity than your music collection, otherwise you will need to perform multiple copy/move transfers. This well written process also works fine while using any other data transfer medium (ExHD, Flash Drive, DVD, CD, Zipp, Jazz, etc.).
    4) Burn several DVDs (at 4.7GBs each) with your music data files and folder structure, and load them onto the new computer. Re-writable DVDs are more cost effective (if your DVD drive can manage these types).
    5) Burn 6x more on CDs (at 700MB each) than in #4 above and load the files and folders on the new computer. Re-writable CDs are more cost effective (if your CD drive can manage these types).
    6) Use a larger USB Flash drive (1GB - 4GB) to move the files and folders. Best if the flash drive is larger than your Library, otherwise you will need multiple copy/move transfers.
    These are links to various additional instructions on performing the transfer (read them all, but some listed steps may not be required depending on your specific situation):
    Switch from PC to Mac Using the iPod
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  • Cannot import from iPod to second computer.

    I bought a new iPod and initially used iTunes on my sister's computer. Now I have imported new CD's to my iTunes library on MY computer and when I try to sync MY iTunes prompts me to erase due to using a different library to start with (my sister's). What can I do? I don't want to lose what I have on my iPod but I do want to add to it using MY computer! This is crazy!

    This is by design. There are 3rd party applications that you can use to transfer the files to your ipod without syncing it, but it is set up this way so you can't download files from your own computer and then take it to a friend's computer and download their music as well (which is what your ipod thinks you're doing -- your sisters computer being it's "home" computer at the moment). If you are going to be doing all your future syncing on your own computer, I would suggest getting an external hard drive and copying over any music you have in your sister's computer (any purchases she has that is linked to her itunes account will not load into your account when you transfer them). Copy it to your computer and then sync your ipod. Your ipod will then see your computer as "home".

  • I don't seem to be able to transfer the music on my Ipod classic to a second computer.

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  • HT1495 I have just purchased a second ipod and have 2 computers can i use one ipod on each computer with the same account. I have a different playlist on my second computer. Thanks,

    I have just purchased a second ipod and have two computers w7 and xp, can i use one on each computer with the same account. I have a different playlist on my second computer. Thanks.

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  • Ipod touch second gen not charging or connecting to ITunes / Computer?

    I have an Ipod Touch second generation about two or three years old that has not been charged for a few eeks - tried to charge and reconnect to Computer / Itunes and it will not charge or be recognised on the Computer / ITunes - can anyone help?

    Try here:
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  • Can I sync my ipod nano with my second computer/ netbook while travelling?

    Looking for some advice on how to connect my IPod nano with my second computer while travelling. That's what happened: I have my iTunes library on my computer at home and can sync my IPod nano (6 th generation, replaced onyl recently) with that library. While I was travelling and wanted to use my IPod I received an error message asking me to connect the IPod with iTunes in order to recover/restore (sorry, the message apeared in German, so I do not know the exact wording in English) . As I only had my second computer - a small netbook - with me, I downloaded iTunes and connected the iPod - only to receive the message that this Ipod would sync with another computer (sure!) and would I want to sync it with this iTunes library instead now? (Of course not, I did not dare because that library was empty!). So there I was with my computer with iTunes library at home and an iPod stuck in recovery mode and not doing a thing during my vacation. Any suggestions? If I have to take my great big workstation with me to get the iPod running again, I might just as well leave the iPod immobile at home. (;-)

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  • IPod not being recognised on second computer.

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    You can always try an apple Genius at an Apple Store,
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  • Transferring entire music library from ipod to second authorized computer

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  • Possible to read ipod shuffle 2G on a second computer ??

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