Manually Manage Music and Videos - Changes on it's own

Why does this happen? I've set this continually over the past year and every once in a while, it comes back as unchecked. I have some WMA files in my library and once this is checked, iTunes starts moving stuff around.
I love the iPod but iTunes has some issues.
I'm sure this is my fault so anything you can do to help me make sure it doesn't move my stuff around is greatly appreciated.
Love the iTouch!! Wish we could get the iPhone here.

I assume you've got iTunes Managing your library- you want to turn this off.
Go to Preferences, Advanced Tab, Untick "Keep iTunes music folder organized." Ok.
This should fix it.
Mitch

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    Hi Gregg,
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    Since updating my iPad 1st gen to iOS5.0.1 videos don't get loaded properly into the Videos app.
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    Yea, i managed to fix my issue in a wild fashion way But I DONT suggest it to anyone.
    I like to hear why it happened after upgrading iTunes and if there is any peaceful solution.
    Bythe way, here is how i fixed it :
    1-i checked "manually manage music and videos" checkbox and clicked on "Sync" button
    2-It showed a threating message that it will erase my music and videos ,......
    3-I clicked on OK button and let iTunes do any thing she said , but the second it started to delete my treasures from my iphone, i disconnected my phone by pulling USB cable.
    Now i have my musics and videos untouched and got that Option enabled again and i can manage my Music/Videos and Books manually.

  • Question About "Manually Manage Music and Videos"

    Hi!
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    Here's my question: What will happen to all the content already on my iPod via syncing if I check that box? Will it all (all 140 GB) disappear and have to be re-synced? Or can I check that box, go in and delete the one podcast, then uncheck the box, all without affecting the rest of the content already on the device?
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    If you post from a a question from the bottom of an article's page then you should get its reference, e.g. HT1535 in your case, on the post's title. The ability to edit you post only lasts for 15 minutes and allows you to correct/add extra info.
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