Move music to new computer

I need to move music from ipod to a new computer

You cannot do that using iTunes, except for songs purchased from the iTunes Store.  iTunes syncing is generally in one direction, from the computer's iTunes library to the iPod.  However, there are third-party methods and utilities that can transfer song files from iPod to computer.  If you do an Internet search on something like "ipod transfer," you should get some links.  (The CNET article seems to be popular.)
Once the song files are on the new computer's drive, you can add them to your new iTunes library.
NOTE:  Ideally, you should move your complete iTunes library from your old computer to your new computer.  That will preserve supporting data, such as playlists, ratings, and playcount.  iTunes on your new computer will look like iTunes on the old computer.  If this is possible (you still have access to the old computer with its iTunes library intact), you can post back for more info.

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    Additionally, I cannot restore my iPod - there is some sort of error. Not sure what to do from here.
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    Check these out:
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    Third Party Options
    I hope this helps!

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  • HT1329 IT SHOULD NOT BE THIS F&*^%$#  HARD TO MOVE TO A NEW COMPUTER

    Followed every step to move to a new computer and the instructions were so incredibly dense  I think I flubbed a step.  It tells you to drag the Itunes folder on the new computer to the desktop.  I did that and then copied the itunes folder from the ipod as a disk to the desktop itunes file.  This is where I think I  went wrong.  Unfortunately it took me awhile to figure this out and I already had deleted the created file from the ipod as disk.  I moved the desktop file back to my music and now I believe I just have my files a little too deeply embedded in my music folder.  I have two >itunes in my path.  Is there a easy way to correct this without starting from scratch? 

    It is important to keep the "big picture" in mind when you do this procedure.  The procedure covers ALL the possibilies, and many of them do not even apply to your situation.
    Here's the big picture...  When iTunes runs, it looks for the iTunes folder in your user account home folder.  That iTunes folder is located in Music.  On your old computer, you should have copied that iTunes folder (after doing the "consolidation" steps) to the iPod (which is being used like an external drive).
    On your new computer, iTunes is using its iTunes folder.  So, what you are doing is moving that existing iTunes folder "out of the way."  (iTunes should not be running when you do this.)  If you don't have any new songs on the new computer, you can just delete that iTunes folder.  Now, copy the iTunes folder from the old computer (on the iPod) to that same location, to take the place of the new computer's iTunes folder.  Now, when you run iTunes, it will find your iTunes folder from the old computer and use it.  iTunes will look like iTunes running on the old computer.
    So that's a summary of all of those low-level steps.  (1) Make sure everything related to iTunes data on the old computer is in your iTunes folder.  (2) Copy that iTunes folder to an external storage device.  (3) Connect external storage device to new computer.  (4) Replace existing iTunes folder on new computer, with the iTunes folder from the old computer.

  • Problems transferring previously purchased music to new computer through icloud

    I have transferred my itunes music to new computer, but purchased music does not appear. How can I restore purchased music? The link ´purchased´in the store does not show music, only movies and apps

    iTunes prefs > Store.
    Tick Show iTunes in the Cloud purchases.
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    Now select Movies and there will be a column with a cloud.
    Click the cloud icon to download.

  • Help with moving music to new computer

    I have run into a problem while following the iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer support artical.  I believe I followed the instructions using my iPod as an external hard drive but when I finally went back to iTunes, the songs are listed, but they do not open.  Instead, I get a pop up that says, "The song "xyz" could not be used because the original file could not be found.  Would you like to locate it?"  This is the case for about 500 songs that were previously on my old computer in iTunes
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    Thanks!  I did it again using my iPod again.  (I couldn't find an external drive large enough)
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    Copy music to new computer
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    Locate your Music folder (Mac OS X) or your My Music folder (Windows) on your new computer:
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    Windows: \Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\
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    Can I just delete that?

  • Ipod nano help with syncing music to new computer?

    I have two ipod nanos, one 6th gen. the other 7th gen, and the laptop I had all the music on and synced from cant be accessed anymore, so how can I get the music onto a different computer and be able to sync new music to them?

    Thanks!  I did it again using my iPod again.  (I couldn't find an external drive large enough)
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    Copy music to new computer
    To copy all your music files (including the library file that holds all your playlists and other settings) to your new computer:
    Locate your Music folder (Mac OS X) or your My Music folder (Windows) on your new computer:
    Mac OS X: /Users/username/Music
    Windows: \Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\
    Drag the iTunes folder in this location out to the desktop.
    Can I just delete that?

  • How to get the organized files back when you move to a new computer

    How to get your file folder organization back when you move to a new computer?

    Your PSE8 is using the default, new empty catalog that's created when PSE is installed.
    In Windows, search your entire computer for this file:
    catalog.pse8db
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  • How do i autherise my computer in i tunes menu to rent movies on my new computer?

    how do I autherise my computer,so that I can rent movies on my new computer?

    On your Computer... Open iTunes...
    and from the Menu Bar select Store...
    From the Store menu, choose Authorize This Computer.
    When prompted, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Authorize.
    See Here >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420

  • I want to keep my albums and events as I move to my new computer?

    I want to keep my albums and events from iphoto when I move to my new computer. I moving from iphoto version 8.1 to 11. From Old mac to new imac. And from Lion to Maverick. Thank you

    Do you have any photos in it?  If so then rename it before copying the old library to the Pictures folder.  If you want to merge the newer library into the older one (assuming the newer one has fewer photos in it) use the paid version of  iPhoto Library Manager  to do the merging.
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    please help me....my original computer that had my itunes is unoperable and now when i go to itunes on my new computer i am unable to get all the movies and music from the old computer. i hope someone is able to help me retrieve them.  thank you

    See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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  • Can't transfer music to new computer, please help

    My old computer crashed so I can't connect it to my new one to transfer my songs. I plugged my ipod into the new comp before downloading itunes and I save my playlists onto it in My Music. Then I downloaded itunes and tried to transfer my music into my library. It says theres an error and the songs can't transfer. Also, the ipod's songs pop up when I click on the ipod but they're gray and I can't highlight, move, play, or acceses them in anyway. I reeaallly don't want to download my 800+ songs all over again so any tips will be appreciated!

    I'm new to this Discussions Forum but I've notice so many people with the same problem as u...I guess I'll just post my solution here n hope it relieves some of everyone's headaches..
    I've discovered a way to preserve my ipod songs n transfer it into my new computer. It took
    me quite a while to figure it out so if it also work for u, please give credits where
    credit is due~ ^_^ MyMyMai
    Follow these steps for Windows XP users:
    1) Go to "Start"
    2) Go to "Control Panel" n click on it.
    3) Click on "Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices"
    4) Click on "Portable Media Devices", then a list of ur portable devices should pull up,
    including ur ipod.
    5) Click on ur ipod, then it should pull up folders named "Calendars" "Contacts" "Notes"
    "iPod_Control" n "Photos"
    6) Click on the "iPod_Control" folder, it should pull up several folders named "Artwork"
    "Device" "iTunes" n "Music"
    7) Click on the "Music" folder which would bring up several folders named "F00" "F01" "F02"
    and so on and so forth.
    8) All you have to do is copy n paste ALL the folders onto ur new hard drive, like ur
    desktop or "My Music" folder.
    9) Open up ur new itune on ur new computer, go to "file", "add folder to library", and
    click on ur "My Music" folder or each "F00" folders on ur desktop.
    All the songs should transfer into ur new iTune library. Hope this helps!

  • How can i download my old movies to a new computer

    I have a new computer and I want to download movies I bough to other computer. I downloaded all the music but I can't find my movies! can someone please help me!!

    Copy them from your old computer or your backup copy of your old computer.

  • ITunes not seeing music on new computer

    I just copied my iTunes Music folder to a new computer. However the new iTunes that I downloaded on this pc is not seeing the music. I checked the path and it is pointed to the correct folder. If I go in and and do an Import the song will show up in the recently added playlist. Does anyone know if there is a quicker way to get these songs recognized? A mass import or maybe something else that I may have set wrong?
    Thanks in advance

    When you moved iTunes to the new computer did you copy the whole iTunes folder or just the iTunes Music folder? If you only copied the music folder then you've left the library file behind and iTunes has created a new blank one. You'll get more information including the Folder/File structure in this article: What are the iTunes library files?
    If you did copy the whole iTunes folder then you need to locate the original library file. Presuming you put everything in the default location, try holding down the Shift key in Windows when opening iTunes. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to an existing one. The default location for your iTunes library is in C:\Documents and Settings\Username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\ (or C:\Username\Music\iTunes\ in Vista). Look in there and see if you have more than one library file (they have the extension .itl) If you have more than one try opening them in turn, you may find your original library is still intact: How to open an alternate iTunes Library file
    If you can't locate the library (if you've left it behind and no longer have access to the old computer for example), you'll have to make a new one by going to File>Add Folder to Library and adding the music from the iTunes Music folder that you did move.

  • Can't find previous itunes file after moving info to an external drive to move library to new computer!!!  HELP

    I have moved my itunes files numerous times to new computers as I get one.  This last time I had everything running off an external drive, to conserve hard drive space on computer and hopefully from computer failure.  I need to move library over to new computer and get away from old computer that has Windows XP to the computer with windows 7.  After installing itunes on new computer and plugging in external to new computer, it finds all music and movies, etc., however, I can't seem to find the file that has the playlist info, play count, and to see where the backups of my iphone(s) are.  I have been working at this for days to no avail.  It may be right in front of my face but can't see where to find it.  HELP!!!!

    Hi mechellr!
    Here is an article for you that explains in depth how to move your iTunes library from one computer to another:
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
    Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
    Cheers,
    Braden

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