ITunes import problem

I have formatted my iMac and done a fresh install of lion without problems. Before i done this all my Music, films, etc were stored on a FireWire drive that again worked without problems. I cannot seem to get the new iTunes to import the new library it just does not do anything, do i have to copy files over etc, i wish to keep using the FireWire drive i just want to point iTunes to the new location and get it to work. Can you please give detailed instructions i have tried a few things i found on the net and they are not working. Many thanks.

I post this, and then within a minute, I fixed it. I went to my music folder, and made sure to "apply to enclosed items". It worked after that.
Sorry for the wasted post.
Steve

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While it recognises the files, I had it running all night before all the files were imported - this used to take about 2 minutes for version 8. And now, after switching the macbook off and on again, it doesn't recognise the files anymore and I've had to start the process again!
Even when music has been successfully imported, I've had real problems getting it to play - each file tends to take about a minute to 'warm up'.
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Inc. Dell DXP051
iTunes 6.0.1.3
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), drvmcdb (1.0.0.1), sscdbhk5 (1.0.0.1),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: RADEON X300 SE 128MB HyperMemory\RADEON X300 SE 128MB HyperMemory
IDE\DiskARRAY1.0.00_U, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
USBSTOR\DiskApple__iPod___________1.62, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskGenericSTORAGE_DEVICE_9317, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskGenericSTORAGE_DEVICE_9317, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskGenericSTORAGE_DEVICE_9317, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskGenericSTORAGE_DEVICE_9317, Bus Type USB
USBSTOR\DiskHP_____PSC_2350_______1.00, Bus Type USB
IDE\CdRomHL-DT-STCD-RW_GCE-8487B________________F109___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomPHILIPSDVD+-RW_DVD8701_________________5D24___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
If you have multiple drives on the same IDE or SCSI bus, these drives may interfere with each other.
Some computers need an update to the ATA or IDE bus driver, or Intel chipset. If iTunes has problems recognizing CDs or hanging or crashing while importing or burning CDs, check the support site for the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard.
Current user is administrator.
E: HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8487B, Rev F109
Drive is empty.
F: PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8701, Rev 5D24
Audio CD in drive.
Found 15 songs on CD, playing time 75:07 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 05:36:43
Track 3, start time 10:01:71
Track 4, start time 14:56:47
Track 5, start time 19:51:28
Track 6, start time 24:55:64
Track 7, start time 30:00:58
Track 8, start time 35:09:59
Track 9, start time 39:59:28
Track 10, start time 45:29:17
Track 11, start time 50:01:68
Track 12, start time 55:10:44
Track 13, start time 59:51:18
Track 14, start time 64:40:65
Track 15, start time 69:36:24
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 12 16 24 32 40 48.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 12.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 12.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 12.
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Judi P
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Well, thanks for all the help, folks.
After playing around with every permutation I could think of under preferences\advanced\importing, in desparation (because the problem kept getting worse - to the point that I couldn't import any joined tracks at all) I allowed a version update to 6.0.4.2.
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No. You have no alternative but to plug it into a computer running iTunes and restore it.

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I am in desperate need of help. I have fried three new ipod touches in two days. I Purchased a new 32GB 2d Gen ipod touch on Mon. 11/24. Worked okay till Friday 11/28. When I tried to sync with new additions, a warning came up “the ipod could not be updated, an unknown error occurred (9)” That was followed by a windows vista windows warning “USB device not recognized”
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If you click View, Show Sidebar you will see the other libraries under Shared in the left hand column. Click on the Library you want and you can expand it to select Music, Movies etc. Select whatever items you want and click import if you want to move them to your Library.
You will have to have all computers authorised with the relevant Apple ID's
Store > Authorise this computer...
This is separate from the Home Sharing username and password and is to allow playing of DRM Movies, TV shows etc from the other computer.
If both Computers use the same apple id this step is not required.

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I upgraded to the latest ver of iTunes and immediately had ALL the problems posted all over the 'net.
The following is what worked for me.
BACKUP!!! Set a Restore Point. Back up your REGISTRY. It is critical that you back it up beforehand and use caution while cleaning it. Please do this in case everything goes T. U.
Remove all references to iTunes, iPod and Quick Time. There are literally thousands and you must get rid of all of them.
Find, download, install a copy of jv16 Power Tools.
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1b. The Registry is your PCs mind; do not scramble it. You will be sad.
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8. Reboot.
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Quick Time seems to be the main culprit, but in the end I had to get rid of all traces of all of the Apple applications before I could install again and get it to work.
It took me 3 days to figure out this procedure but once I did, it took only an hour to do it.
I've seen a couple other procedures recently posted here that look good. If you are uncomfortable with going into the Registry, try one of those others first.
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Im trying your method right now, when im finished ill let you know how it worked out. I agree with your comment on apple needing to pull the latest version and get a version that actually works.

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With the card reader connected via USB port on the laptop, I copied one image file to the desktop, and then tried importing into LR3 into a folder of existing images. Got the error message "Could not copy a file to the requested location."]]]]

I am not clear if by 'import' you are trying to copy or move the files from a location to another or if you are adding the files to a catalog. My comments may not, therefore, be too helpful.
Firstly, with both LR2 and LR3 installed you will have both catalogs present, but if you try to open the LR2 catalog with LR3 you will be prompted to update the catalog. You will thus know which catalog you are working on.
Secondly, if you are reading direct from the camera, you should connect using the 'PC connection' mode.
Thirdly, there is an issue with reading .CR2 files directly from the early Canon DSLRs (in Europe named 300D, 350D, 400D). While they are visible with the Canon software, they can not be seen with Windows explorer nor can they be accessed with Lightroom.
I suggest that you take the CF card out of the camera and copy the files using Windows Explorer in to the destination folder. You are then sure that the files are on the PC.
If you have the right Codec installed, you can view them with Windows photo gallery; if you don't, you can use one of the Canon software packages to view the files. You are then sure that the files are not corrupted.
Then import the files to your LR catalog using the normal import routine selecting 'add without moving'. I have tried this routine successfully using my 350D using both LR1.x and LR3.x. If that doesn't work - I'm lost.
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I mean I get the same errors.
Let me explain again.
There are NO start/stop/pauses in this clip.
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