Moved iTunes library to new computer, but now what?
I am in the process of migrating from a G4 Ti Powerbook to a brand spanking new Mac mini. Using firewire target disk mode, I easily transferred my 12GB of music (which does include some purchased music) to the new machine and it appears in my iTunes library. I did NOT copy over any of the other iTunes information, because I really didn't have any ratings, playlists, etc. that I cared to keep.
I thought all was well...until the next time I launched iTunes on the new machine. First, the Library containing all my music came up and then a few seconds later a new icon appeared in the list called "Brightgirl's Music" which appears to be a DUPLICATE of my entire library along with the few playlists I had on the old system. iTunes allows me to "connect" with a password and "disconnect" from this second library list.
I'm wondering where this second list came from and how to make it go away. Since all my music is in the main Library (and I successfully authorized my purchased music within that), why do I need a second list to remind me that I used to have another computer?
Any advice to help me? Also, I haven't yet tried hooking up my iPod to the new machine. Is it going to freak out?
Hi,
Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
The other Library you're seeing is from the PowerBook. You have "Share my Music" enabled in the "Sharing" pane of the iTunes Preferences. Once you disable this on the TiBook, or if the TiBook is not on, you won't see this.
Also, if you plan on selling the TiBook, make sure you de-authorize it before you wipe the hard drive prior to selling it.
As for the iPod, I don't remember any problem when I hooked mine up to the new PowerBook for the first time. I think it was pretty straightforward.
charlie
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