Itunes, Shared Folder Help

Hello, I am not new and I know a lot about Apple Products, but for some reason in my Itunes library I have a Mike's Shared Limewire Folder. I am not mike nor do I know a mike who would have this. I cannot remove this, but the folder itself is empty. Does this show a threat. I can disconnect it but it reconnects right after. Not a virus avg scans come up clean. Any suggestions, Thanks.

The reason for this is "Mike" is sharing your network, if you don't know a Mike, then he's probably stealing your internet connection. Or you from him.
(I THINK that's how it works) Anyway,...
If you don't want the folder to appear, go to Itunes' Edit > Preferences > Sharing > Uncheck "Look for shared libraries".

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I have been trying to save space on my laptops small hardrive by telling iTunes to put my music folder in an external hardrive that I have connected. My problem is that I accidentally deleted my music a while ago and in an effort to try and get it back into iTunes through an iPod ripping application for some reason iTunes made another iTunes music folder in my "my music" folder. I just want to be able to listen to my music in iTunes and preferably be able to automatically update my iPod still without it taking up my regular hardrive space.
I am also wondering if there is a way to export whole playlists from my iPod into iTunes without using iPod ripping software because it will duplicate all of my songs that way.
Thank you for any and all suggestions.

I had the same problem you are having a year or so ago. I was transferring my music from a shared folder through a network. I copied the contents of the folder with the music into it and I had to locate everything manually. I can't guarantee that thie will oslve your problem because I never tried it, but maybe if you copy all of your music to your existing iTunes music folder first and then copy the music from the iTunes music folder it might work. I'm not sure exactly where your music is stored now, but if it is somewhere else than the iTunes music folder created by iTunes this could work. Before you copy the music though you will want to delete everything in your existing library (make sure you keep the files though when it asks) so that you don't have a bunch of duplicates. I hope this helps.

Can't load NAS in iTunes (Sharing folder disappears).

I'm trying to use my NAS (Buffalo Terastation Live) in iTunes as a sharing folder.
Everything was working perfectly when I was using my old Linksys router. Not working when I changed over to my new AirPort Extreme Basestation.
Now, when I open iTunes, the NAS shows up in the Sharing section of the folder list. And iTune says that it is 'loading...' the NAS. But the the folder disappears after about 15 seconds.
The NAS is otherwise working well through the Basestation. Meaning, I can open folders in Finder, etc.
I'm using a MacBook Pro. When I use iTunes on a PC on our home network, the same problem happens, except that there is an error that says that there is a firewall problem and I need to open port 3689 for sharing (or some sort of error message like that).
So, I figure that this may be a port sharing problem??? I don't have the faintest idea what to do next.
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Itunes 'shared folder' is not showing up on sidebar

I have enabled "home sharing" on both computers shown here Understanding Home Sharing, but I can't see the music on my laptop that I want on my desktop.
Please advise.
Thanks.

I had the same problem and fixed it by deleting the preference files as described here:
iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
Specifically, item #1 under "User-specific troubleshooting."
After doing that and re-starting iTunes, shared computers were visible again.

Multiple issues with iTunes Sharing. Help?

I have a Mac mini running 10.6.8 with iTunes 11.0.2 (and all other updates) connected to my living room television. I use it as a storage/playback system for my movie collection and a small amount of MP3s (about 250). This evening I decided to enable Home Sharing on all of my devices because, why not? All of my devices share the same Apple ID.
First up was my daughter's iPad (original model) running iOS 5.1.1. It also had no problem with any of my media from the Mac mini, and still allows me to play locally-stored media giving me the option of using the iPad media or the Shared media.
Next, an old iPhone 3GS. My daughter uses this primarily as a camera and as an MP3 player for when she's outside. It has no SIM card but is happily running iOS 6.1.2. This is where I had problems. While the 3GS is able to see and play back all of its locally-stored media, the only Shared media it will play is the MP3 library. When I use the "Video" app it doesn't even show the option for Shared media, only showing me the locally-stored media.
So now I pull out my iPhone 5 running iOS 6.1.2 and it can see and play everything, both locally-stored and the Shared library.
It's then that I realize there's something else amiss. I have two other Macs on my network with shared iTunes libraries under my Apple ID including an iMac (10.7.5, iTunes 11.0.2, and all other updates) and a second Mac mini (10.6.8, iTunes 11.0.2, and all other updates). My wife also has her MacBook Pro (10.7.5, iTunes 11.0.2, and all other updates) although she has her own Apple ID. With all Macs turned on, on the same network, and with iTunes running and sharing enabled:
iTunes on the first Mac mini sees all three shared iTunes libraries (my iMac, my wife's MacBook Pro, and the second Mac mini).
iTunes on my iMac sees none of the shared iTunes libraries.
iTunes on my wife's MacBook Pro sees all three shared iTunes libraries (my iMac and both Mac minis).
iTunes on the second Mac mini sees all three shared iTunes libraries (my iMac, my wife's MacBook Pro, and the first Mac mini).
All of the iOS devices sees ONLY the first Mac mini's shared iTunes library, none of the others.
I've done a ton of troubleshooting attempts to figure this out; multiple restarts and cold reboots of every device, rebooting the router, deleting preference files, creating new user accounts, restoring iOS devices to factory defaults, you name it. One disappointing result occurred when I deauthorized my first Mac mini. Suddenly it disappeared from all iOS devices. Figuring I was on to something I reauthorized that Mac mini — but it never returned on the iOS devices. So although I did have my first Mac mini successfully shared at first, now I don't.
I did notice that Apple says I have four authorized computers on my Apple ID. I'm not sure what the count is there. Does that include iOS devices? I know my iMac and my first Mac mini are authorized under my Apple ID but those are the only "computers" that are authorized.
What ever happened to "Macs just work"?

I am having the same problem but might able to shed some light on the authorized computers listed:
Did you ever have an old mac not in use anymore that was authorized? Even if you formatted the hard drive or reinstalled the OS is would show up as authorized unless you took the step to deauthorize it first. I had this problem when I upgraded my laptop - even though I formatted it I never deauthorized it so I had to "Deauthorize all" to get rid of it.
Also - I've read on this board that even installing a new OS will add an authorized computer count. Simplest solution is to deauthorize all then reauthorize your two computers. Don't worry - you won't lose any data or media in your iTunes. It will just tell you you're not authorized to play that media (for media with DRM).

ITunes Sharing Please Help, I am totally lost!

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I have two macs (wireless) and one pc (wired) running from a netgear dg834g v3
All I want to do is iTunes share!!!
It works between the macs fine, but with the pc i have to close both my macbook and pc itunes then restart the macbook itunes and the pc for it to work again for a while.
Could someone step by step me through this, I'm pretty good on computers but am no networking expert.
Anyhelp would be so appreciated, I have struggled with this for ages!
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HT3819 Bought new iMac & moved (or thought so) music from old PC to new Mac. Now several hundred songs are orphaned on old PC; , I can "see" them with both machines turned on & iTunes open. "Missing" songs show in iMac Shared folder. How do I move & retir

Bought new iMac & moved (or thought I had) all of my music from the old PC to the new iMac. Have discovered several hundred songs are orphaned on old PC; I can "see" them with both machines turned on & iTunes open. "Missing" songs show in iMac itunes Shared folder. How do I move them all so I can then & retire the old PC?

From things you are saying, such as "shared folder" and having both machines on, it doesn't sound to me like you truly moved the whole iTunes collection.
iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
do not confuse moving your whole folder and library with moving just media files as in
iTunes for Mac: Moving your iTunes Media folder - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
Quick answer if you let iTunes manage your music: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its subfolders and files) intact to the other drive. Start iTunes with the option key held down and guide it to the new location of the library.
Macworld - How to transfer iTunes libraries between PC and Mac - http://www.macworld.com/article/46248/2005/08/shiftitunes.html

Anyone know about the sharing folder??!!

Heya!
I have downloaded music (not from iTunes - limewire) and it automatically is placed in the iTunes sharing folder. The only way I can listen to it is when LimeWire is connected.
Is it possible to move it from that folder and on to my ipod or at the very least move it into my library?
Please someone help, I am in desperate need!!
Will be forever greatful if anyone can help...
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Sometimes Google is your friend... googling limewire+itunes
found this:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Howdo_you_transfer_music_files_from_Limewire_toiTunes
Dunno why you couldn't have done the same...

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Ok, I have two Mac's....a MB Pro, and a Mac Mini. The MM has ALL of my iTunes files stored on it, in it's entirety.
I just want to have some random music on my MB Pro. Is there a way I can drag a playlist from my Mac Mini to my MB Pro besides burning a CD/DVD of the files?
I see the Mac Mini songs on my iTunes Sharing Folder on my MB Pro.

If you're referring to copying music through the iTunes Sharing feature, no, sorry, you can't. If you don't want to burn a CD, you can turn on Mac OS X file sharing and copy your tracks that way. You'll have to add them to the iTunes library on your MBP and recreate the playlist (either manually or perhaps by exporting it from your mini and importing it into iTunes in your MPB).

HT4527 I am trying to transfer music files from one PC to another using homeshare and although I can view the music as a shared folder I cannot initiate the "import" process. I have iTunes 11.0.1.12 on both computers so the help screenshots do not help a

I am trying to transfer music files from one PC to another using homeshare and although I can view the music as a shared folder I cannot initiate the "import" process. I have iTunes 11.0.1.12 on both computers so the help screenshots do not help as such

Then stop trying to use HomeShare and use one of the other options listed in the document from which your question was posted.

Access to itunes on shared folder

I moved my itunes library to the shared folder following the directions on line. When i open the other user account on my mac it says there is no folder, i click on locate and then select the shared itunes folder and it says that it is locked or you do not have permission. Under user accounts i ensured that both users have read and right. How do I unlock the folder?

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If I move my iTunes media folder to the Shared folder....

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I'd like to share my music libary with my wife's user account on our MacBook Pro so she can get some of my music onto her iPhone. I've read the article on the Apple site as well as similar articles from other reputable Mac user websites and it seems simple enough.
I move the iTunes media folder into the shared folder and then redirect iTunes in the two separate accounts towards the new library locations whilst unticking the box 'Copy to the iTunes Media folder when adding to library' and then the same library is used by iTunes for both user accounts.
My question is: what are the implications for Apps when doing this? This method allows us to share music which is simple enough because she doesn't have any so the new library will just be my music.
But we both have our own collection of apps bought and downloaded through our individual accounts. Her apps are in the iTunes Media folder in her own account whilst mine are in mine. If we share an iTunes media folder as our shared libary, how does the storage and synchronisation of apps function?
Thank you for any help..

Sorted - worked it out myself.
In case it's of any use to anyone else, I moved my iTunes Media folder into the Shared section of the drive and let iTunes know this which has had absolutely no effect on my library or my access to my media.
My wife's iTunes simply has access to my media and she can add it to her own library (which already contains her own apps) without moving the media from my shared folder because I deselected that 'copy to itunes when adding to library' box.
Now she has her own media folder and library but can access my stuff...

I'm on a windows laptop using iTunes sharing through the family to connect with Apple TV. After choosing the folder of photos to be shared and displayed on the appletv and when I choose to show on screen, they are not shown in the order they are in the or

I'm on a windows laptop using iTunes sharing through the family to connect with Apple TV.
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Not that I'm aware of. You just export JPEG copies to a folder that you can point iTunes to. For instance, I have created a folder in my Pictures folder called Apple TV. And within that folder I have other folders of pictures that I can choose from in iTunes to share with Apple TV. But there doesn't seem to be any way to share a Lightroom slideshow. If you have laid to create a video file that would probably work. Apple TV is a little clunky in my opinion. Some things are a little more difficult to do now than they were a while back. I probably haven't provided you with much help, but just keep experimenting and I think you will figure it out.

My shared folder is not showing on the left side of my itunes.

I recently got a media server connected to my wireless router and was able to configure it to be used in itunes. My problem is that my Itunes in my mac book pro does not show the shared folders on the left side no matter what I do. In my wife's imac the shared folder is there and I can stream the music in my media server on to her Imac.
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Hi lalli65,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The following article will provide some troubleshooting steps for this issue:
iPod not appearing in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
I hope this information helps ....
Have a great day!
- Judy

How can I move my iTunes media folder from users/shared back to one user account?

I shared my music with multiple users on one macbook pro.
Like on the Apple support discussions described I changed the iTunes media folder to users/shared. My question is how to reverse that action? Once I reset the media folder location it tells me /users/name/music/itunes/itunes media, that would be right but the files remain in users/shared?

Tell us what the underlying objective is in all this. You came here asking how to move a media folder but now we're getting into user libraries and moving things back and forth to their original locations. Why move it in the first place if you are just putting it back? Maybe you don't need to move things.
Read these to learn more about how iTunes works. If you move the wrong things you can end up breaking links. This goes double for moving things to other drives.
What are the iTunes library files? - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1660
More on iTunes library files and what they do - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITunes#Media_management
What are all those iTunes files? - http://www.macworld.com/article/139974/2009/04/itunes_files.html
Where are my iTunes files located? - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1391
It is almost certain that nothing you are doing will require removing the iTunes application itself. Asking that tells me you are doing something relatively complicated with insufficient background -- kind of like somebody asking me how to use a power saw. I can tell them, but when it sounds like their project is painting a room one begins to wonder if they are going about things correctly. That said, organizing/consolidating copies files. Open iTunes, get info on a track, look at summary and see where the file is now located iTunes uses to play the track. It should be in the moved location and it is okay to delete the others.

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