Move itunes from pc to mac pro

how can i move my itunes acct from a pc to a mac

A PC cannot read a Mac formatted drive without using special software (MacDrive).
iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Macworld - How to transfer iTunes libraries between PC and Mac - http://www.macworld.com/article/46248/2005/08/shiftitunes.html
Move an iTunes library from a Windows PC to a Mac - http://www.macworld.com/article/1146958/move_itunes_windows_mac.html

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Preferred Method to Move iTunes from PC to Mac

I have read for a few hours and seen several threads about this particular topic, but have also seen several different suggestions. I realize that the best method to move songs from a PC to a new MAC will vary based on other factors (use of an external hard drive, iTunes/music backed-up to CDs, etc.), so I feel that I should present my situation and see what the experts recommend. Here's my current set-up:
1) I have a windows-based PC with 3 user accounts and 3 different iPods with 3 different libraries.
2) I keep the iTunes folder on one drive (C) and all of the music on a second hard drive (L).
3) I intend to buy a new Macbook Pro and want to migrate 1 or more of these PC-based iTunes libraries and corresponding music files to the new Mac.
4) I have iTunes 7 and have recently backed-up each of my iTunes libraries onto CDs (just being a little cautious).
5) I also have a USB external drive with all of my iTunes info and songs.
6) I have two 20gb 4G iPods models and one very new 8gb Nano. I intend to upgrade my two 4G iPods to new classics or new Nanos soon, too.
7) I don't have migrate all 3 libraries to the new Mac, but would likely want to move two.
From what I have read, I could use the CD back-up's, the iPod itself (after consolidating libraries), the external hard-drive, or a 3rd party software.
My confusion stems from the fact that I have multiple PC-based accounts, iTunes libraries and keep my iTunes folder in one drive and my music in another. So, I am hoping that some guru's here can take my scenario and suggest the most efficient, user-friendly approach for me to migrate my iTunes libraries and songs from the PC to the new Mac.
I'd also want to know if there's anything special I should do given that I want to get two new iPods, too. Thanks!

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Can migration assistant move data from multiple disks (Mac Pro) to a single disk (iMac)

I have recently purchased an iMac and need to migrate my apps, data and accounts from a Mac Pro running OSX 10.5.8. Does Migration Assistant accommodate a multi disk set up (I have my OS and apps on one disk and data on another) or does it only recognise one 'target' disk at a time.

yes. I migrated a server frm lion to mavericks following these notes a while back:
OS X Server: Upgrade and migration from Mountain Lion
i do not recall having any problems with it.

Move iTunes from PC to Mac

Hi there,
Are there current instructions somewhere on how to move your iTunes library from a PC to the Mac? I'm trying to move stuff for my wife and none of the instructions look like they are for the current version.
Help please! Before she comes home!

Kappy,
Are those instructions still current, they're four years old and I would have thought that there has been a lot of changes by now?
Big K

Transfer Itunes from G5 to Mac Pro

What is the quickest, easiest, most succesfull and painless way to transfer my Itunes to my new computer, info appreciated

A thought, which of those copy your ipod contents to your mac programes for $20 are the best?

Move Itunes from PC to Mac Fortmatted HD

Howdo I do this?

This article explains it. Towards the end, there is a section named *Moving Between Operating Systems*.
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/moving-your-itunes-library-to -a-new-hard-drive/

I have bought a new Mac Book Pro, and I need to know how I can move Aperture from my old Mac Book to the new one..

I have bought a new Mac Book Pro, and I need to know how I can move Aperture from my old Mac Book to the new one..

It begins with: F-285-NER-151-QBQ-and continues with 5 more 3 or 4 letters/numbers..
Yes, that is the number. And what version of Aperture have you installed? The same version as on your old Mac?
But it don´t work on my new Mac...
In what way does it not work? Does it require you to enter a licence number for Aperture 2 as well? That will be necessary, if your serial number is an upgrade serial number. Then you will have to enter all previous numbers as well.
Or does Aperture not accept the number as correct? Then check the spelling; some letters are easily confused like "I" and "1" and "O" and "0". Do not use the number pad to enter the numbers.
See: Troubleshooting Professional Application Serial Numbers
Regards
Léonie

If i previously had my iTunes library set up on an external hard drive, how do I get my iTunes on my new mac pro to operate off of the same hard drive?

I recently bought a mac pro. I previously had a macbook that I had set up for iTunes to run off of an external hard drive. How do I set up my mac pro to run off of this hard drive? I have been trying to figure it out for the last hour and have had no luck.
I have tried to move my itunes folder on my mac pro to my external hard drive but am having no luck. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

If you had the entire library running from the external drive it should be a matter of holding down option as you start iTunes and browsing to the library on the external drive.
If you'd followed the advice to move the media folder only then ideally you need to recover the library folder from your Macbook with a view to making the library portable on the external drive.
Otherwise you're going to have to simply import the content into a new library, losing rating, playlists, play counts. etc.
If you have any devices that sync to your library see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
tt2

How do I move apps from an old mac to a new one

I am purchasing a new Macbook Pro after having my old one for six years. I have numerous apps that I have purchased and downloaded over the years. I don't want to loose them and really don't want to have to purchase them again. Can I and how can I move apps from my old Mac to my new one?

Be sure you back your current system up BEFORE you do anything. If you use Time Machine, migration assistant works well.
Barry

Followed cnet direct. to move itunes from c drive to ext. drive, worked, deleted off c, still worked, now says AVFoundationCF.dll not found-reinstall, don't want to lose data

I recently followed cnet directions to move itunes from c drive on pc running xp pro, to external drive, for space reasons. Process worked. I tunes ran from e drive, verified data on e drive, deleted all apple applications on c drive so I could remove itunes and recover space. Verified itunes still worked off of new short cut and and that target was e drive. Now itunes won't open and get message "AVFoundationCF.dll not found - reinstall", or "not installed correctly Error 7 (windows error 126) - reinstall." Tried download, install from apple.com for itunes on c drive, but message "library can't be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes." How do I fix this without losing all of our "material" saved on the itunes program?

Thank you for the reply, but so far no go. I tried through control panel and add remove programs with repair option as suggested but got error..."C:\programs......AppleAplicationSupport.msi cannot be found." This was after I have done new download and install of itunes to the c drive. I have not taken any steps to try use that down load or reload any material on it. I changed path to external drive an folder, E:\ itunes and got the "error not valid installation package." Still looking for answers...

Just uploaded apps from iPhone to Mac Pro but i can't open apps on mac pro?

Just uploaded apps from iphone to Mac pro but i can't open the apps - Why?

Hi richard915,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
Do you mean that you transferred your purchases from the iPhone to your Mac pro? You can also set your Mac's iTunes preferences to automatically download purchases made to it. You'd have to check the specifics for the app that you are having an issue with, but some apps that are designed for the iPhone won't work on your Mac. Developers usually create two versions of their software.
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848
iTunes 11 for Mac: Automatically download new iTunes Store purchases to multiple computers and devices
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12282
I hope this information helps ....
- Judy

How can I transfer my itunes from an old mac to a new one?

I recently purchased a new mac. I need to transfer my itunes from an old mac to another mac. How can I do that?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
The following article(s) may help you.
Moving your iTunes library to a new computer

HT4796 I used migration to transfer iTunes from pc to mac book. It had me set up another user account. Now i have 2 user accounts and i have the iTunes on the wrong one. How do i get the iTunes on the original account.

I used migration to transfer iTunes from pc to mac book. It had me set up another user account. Now i have 2 user accounts and i have the iTunes on the wrong one. How do i get the iTunes on the original account.

In Mail Preferences/Accounts/each GMail account, set up the SMTP Outgoing Server for each account separately, going into SMTP name/edit/Advanced and specify the Username of each account. The Outgoing servers must be two different servers, authenticated by the Username and Password of each.
Otherwise, the GMail SMTP server will change the from address to that of the account where the SMTP server was setup.
Ernie

I am trying to do a migration transfer from an older Mac Pro, running Leopard, to a newer Mac Pro, running Lion. There is a step that asks for a "passcode" to proceed. I have no idea what that passcode is. It seems to want a numeric code.

I am trying to do a migration transfer from an older Mac Pro, running Leopard, to a newer Mac Pro, running Lion. There is a step that asks for a "passcode" to proceed. I have no idea what that passcode is. It seems to want a numeric code. Has anyone had this experience?

This general-purpose article gives detailed step-by-step instructions for using Migration assistant, Setup Assistant, and other mehtods, and discusses the Pros and cons of each mtheod. It is very approachable and easy to understand. Wriiten by Pondini, the resident Time Machine guru.
Setting-up a new Mac from an old one, its backups, or a PC

What are the steps move iTunes from xp to windows 7

I need to move iTunes from xp to a a new windows 7 laptop. My iTunes lib is now on an external hd because of size.
How do I convert.
Do I download a new iTunes and the point to my external hd?
Any tips or help would be appreciated.
Art K

Thanks for your reply.
I went to this page on the Apple Support site: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1364
I followed its instructions and it didn't work. I tried it 5 or 6 times and then i took my PC to a shop and they tried it 5 or 6 times which cost me a fortune - and i still can't get it to work.
I've checked my iTunes preferences as you said and it is set to this:
D:\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Music
I've checked both folders and i've noticed both have the same information in them ie: C>USERS>CHRISMAY>MYMUSIC>iTUNES has exactly the same in it as D>MYDOCUMENTS>MYMUSIC>iTUNES - So there's a Library.xml file in each folder and a Library.itl file in each folder and an Album Artwork file in each folder etc etc. So in effect the both iTunes folders have exactly the same files in them apart from the 'iTunes Music' folder which is only located on the D Drive as this is where i want all the music to be stored.
The reason for that was that i could only get iTunes to work with my original library by copying everything from my external back up onto the C Drive. So i don't know if having duplicate folders in both iTunes folders on the C & D drive's will be causing any of the problems or not ??
Is there any chance you know why my iTunes is working on my PC and allowing me to upload music to it but it won't let my 2x iPod's or my iPhone sync with it ? If so are there any solutions i could try before i smash them all up in a fit of rage or all my hair falls out?
Hope you can help................

Move itunes from pc to mac pro

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