Moving to a new laptop - how to move my itunes

I just got a new laptop.  How do I move my library of songs, playlists, etc from my old one to a new laptop?

See if this article helps : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527

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  • New laptop, how do I transfer iTunes and library from other computer?

    I still have the original disk to install iTunes, but it won't install properly. My biggest worry is that I'm going to have to re-download all of my songs once I get iTunes onto my new commputer. Can someone tell me how I can transfer everything over, or if it's even possible?

    Probably the most straightforward way to get iTunes onto your second computer is to network it with the first one and copy your iTunes folder across. Start by consolidating your library. When you consolidate, any songs in the iTunes Library that are not in the iTunes Music Folder are copied to the Music Folder and the Library is updated to point to those new files. Files already in the iTunes Music Folder have no changes made to them: Copying all your iTunes files to one location - Windows
    Copying the whole folder brings with it the iTunes Music folder and also the iTunes Library (iTunes Library.itl in Windows) database file which holds all the information about your songs (Playlists, Ratings, Play Counts, Last Played, Date Added, etc). You'll get more information including the Folder/File structure in this article: What are the iTunes library files?
    When you copy the iTunes folder make sure you put it into the same location on the new computer. This has to be the exact same place, on a PC this is \Documents and Settings\Username\My Documents\My Music\ (or C:\Username\Music\ in Vista). Everything has to be exactly the same on the new computer including the Windows user account name. When you open iTunes on the new computer it will be the same as on the original one Songs, Playlists, Play Counts, Ratings etc. You should also use the same version of iTunes on both computers.
    You can also use this method with an external hard drive, you drag the folder from the first computer to the external drive and then from the drive to the second computer.
    If you have an iPod it can be used as an external drive and you can move the iTunes folder onto it: How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
    If you have any iTunes purchases in your library don't forget that you'll need to authorise your new computer to play them. Also if you are disposing of the old one remember to deauthorise it so you don't use up one of your allowances: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation

  • I have a Ipad2, my computer that contains all of my apps, music etc crashed and dosent work. I bought a new laptop, how do I retrieve that iTunes account and or apps, movies etc.

    I have a Ipad2, my computer that contains all of my apps, music etc crashed and dosent work. I bought a new laptop, how do I retrieve that iTunes account and or apps, movies etc.

    With your new computer, you'll download a fresh copy of iTunes and then authorize iTunes using your Apple ID and Password.  Read the following link:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420
    You can then connect your iPad to your new computer via USB cable and transfer your purchases (do not connect your iPad until you have authorized the computer.  The music you had in your old iTunes account will not be in your new account as music is stored in a file on your hard drive, which you said has crashed.

  • If I buy a new laptop, how do I move my iTunes account to new laptop for syncing?

    If I buy a new laptop, how do I move my iTunes account over to new laptop for syncing with my apple products?

    Type "move itunes library" into the google search bar.

  • I have all my music on my I-pod but I have a new laptop, how do I get the music from my ipod onto itunes?, I have all my music on my I-pod but I have a new laptop, how do I get the music from my ipod onto itunes?

    I have all my music on my ipod but I can't get that music onto my new laptop , how do I do that?

    At a guess you followed the process in HT1364 - iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder which would have moved the media folder to a new path of your choice. This process leaves the library database files back in the original location of <User's Music>\iTunes. Often people assume that all they need is now on the external drive and wipe the internal drive, or discard their old computer, before backing up the all important iTunes folder. If you have a backup of your user's profile folder from before the upgrade the iTunes library folder should be in there somewhere. Restore it to <User's Music> and your original library should pop back into existence. The external drive would need to have the same drive letter that it had previously.
    A more effective way to relocate the library is to move the entire iTunes folder to the external drive, then hold down shift when starting iTunes and keep holding until asked to choose or create a library. You would then choose the file iTunes Library.itl in the iTunes folder on the external drive. If this is the way you moved the library before then that is how you should now reconnect to it. Changing the media folder in preferences doesn't change which .itl database file is opened, nor does double-clicking on an .itl file directly.
    If you no longer have the original .itl file then you will have to build a new library and import the media to it. If you need to do this I would recommend you create a new library at F:\iTunes, then move your existing media folders inside F:\iTunes\iTunes Media before importing. This will avoid the creation of duplicates and make sure the library is in the correct shape going forwards.
    If you have an iPod or iOS device my scripts ImportDevicePlaylists and SyncStats may well let you recover ratings, play counts & playlists from the device.
    When you've fixed up your libray you should consider getting a second external drive to backup to.
    tt2

  • My previous laptop has broken and I want to copy my tunes from my ipod classic to me new laptop, how do I do that, each guide I've read refers to needing the old laptop which isn't an option?

    My previous laptop has broken and I want to copy my tunes from my ipod classic to me new laptop, how do I do that, each guide I've read refers to needing the old laptop which isn't an option?

    You are not going to be able to recover the music from your iPod to you new laptop.
    It doesn't work that way. It only move music from you iOS device to your computer.
    You can download what you purchased from Apple. Anything else is lost.
    Hence the reason we are always harping on backups.
    Allan

  • How to move my iTunes library to another laptop?

    How to move my iTunes library to another laptop?
    I used an external drive for my library so far and I just want to use this drive to organize my iTunes library on my Laptop.

    See this migrate iTunes library post.
    tt2

  • I have a new laptop so I download again iTunes...the problem here is that I just got a cd and I tried to put it on my iPod and it won't let me, how can I fix this?

    I have a new laptop so I download again iTunes...the problem here is that I just got a cd and I tried to put it on my iPod and it won't let me, how can I fix this?

    The iPod sees the new computer as a new iTunes library. You can only sync with one iTunes library.  However, you can manage music among disfferent computers.  See:
    Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers

  • I have a new Laptop, how can I sync my IPOD music ,photo libary and Apps to the new computor without losing anything? My old laptop is kaput.

    I have a new Laptop, how can I sync my IPOD music ,photo libary and Apps to the new computor without losing anything? My old laptop is kaput.

    You can transfer iTunes purchases by:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
    Most other stuff by the third-party programs discussed here:
    Best iPod to PC
    However, your app data such as saved games will be lost unless you have a backup file from your old computer.

  • I just purchased a new toshiba laptop, how do I download itunes to my laptop?, I just purchased a new toshiba laptop, how do I download itunes to my laptop?

    I just purchased a new toshiba laptop, how do I download itunes to my laptop?

    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

  • My non apple laptop died, got new laptop, how do i get my phone to recognize new laptop?

    my non apple laptop died, got new laptop, how do i get my phone to recognize new laptop?

    Plug it in and sync it

  • Manually  migrating to new Mac: how to move iOS Apps

    I am doing a manual migration from my old Mac to my new Air.
    I understand (I think) how to move my itunes Music Library).
    However, I don’t know how to move all of my iOS apps  (some of which are installed on my iPad and iPhone and some of which aren't).
    Thanks for your help!

    I'm no expert on the iTunes library situation, I'll leave that for others.
    I can help on the Aperture move.  There are two possible answers.
    If you have a Managed Library (all the Masters are inside the library), the job is easy.  Just go to Finder and drag and drop it to the new location.
    If any of your Masters are "Referenced Masters" (that is they live outside the Aperture Library), then you still move the Library as above, but DO NOT USE FINDER TO MOVE THE MASTERS!
    You MUST use Aperture's "Relocate Masters" function to do the move of the Masters.  If you move them using Finder, Aperture gets all confused, and while it is possible to straighten the mess out, it's not fun.
    Most people have a "Managed Library", so it's probably very simple.
    To tell if you have "Referenced Masters", go into Browser and select 'Photos" in the Library Inspector, click on one image and select all images (Command-a).
    Then choose "Locate Referenced Files..." in the File menu.  If it says "No Referenced Files", you have your answer - it's a totally "Managed" Library, so drag and drop it.
    If you have got Referenced Masters and need help, post back.
    Hope this helps
    John

  • I bought photoshop a few years ago and want to download it to my new laptop How do I go about that?

    I bought photoshop a few years ago and want to download it to my new laptop How do I go about that?

    Download CS5 from Adobe.
    Download and Installation Help
    Install then enter your serial number to activate it.

  • Hey i just my computer so i have had to download i tunes all over again on my new laptop. how can i transfer my music back from my iphone to my new computer

    hey i just lost  my computer so i have had to download i tunes all over again on my new laptop. how can i transfer my music back from my iphone to my new computer

    Google "iRip".
    For Backup purposes and emergencies only.

  • HT1296 I've just bought a new laptop, how do I put my iTunes from my old computer on it in a way where nothing gets lost or deleted?

    I've just bought a new laptop, how do I put my iTunes from my old computer onto my new laptop, in a way where nothing gets lost or deleted?

    or:
    Transfer iTunes purchases by:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848?viewlocale=en_USiTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
    - Transfer othre music by using a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
    Copy music
    - Retain app data and other information, connect the iPod to yur computer and make a backup by right clciking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up
    - Restore the iPod from that backup
    Note that the Backup that iTunes makes does not include synced media like apps and music.

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