Need to move my itunes...

have purchased a mac what is the simplest/cheapest way to get my itunes from my microsoft paltform to the mac? I have an iphone 3gs and a seperate hard drive that can be used... Thanks

For backing up and transferring your iTunes library from one computer to another. Read what is included with the link provided - all of it.
Following the instructions included with the link provided will make your iTunes library on your Mac identical to your iTunes library on your PeeCee in every way, and yes including syncing your iPhone with your Mac without the iTunes content on your iPhone being erased with the first sync.

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Sounds like you are OK. Be sure to open iTunes then preferences. Click on Advanced icon in toolbar. Set the path to your media folder in the field where you should see the path to the original location. Or, you can hold down the OPTION key while starting iTunes and choosing the library you wish to use.
This should be it. If all is working well delete the data in the Trash. Now, if it were me I would have a backup somewhere just in case. Better safe than sorry.

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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
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I have set up home sharing, and authorised my laptop. Unfortunately, I no techno whizz, and I'm really struggling now with this.
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Can someone please explain this to me like I'm a 3 year old?
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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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How do I move my itunes library from one computer to another one?

See this article.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
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I need to move my ITUNES to an external harddrive. I have a few questions based on what I have read.

1. I have the old style organazation, the ITUNES Music. From what I have read I need to go to "Library" and first "consolidate" and then "reorganize". Is that correct and do I need to worry about the order. Or should I just check both boxes at the same time?
2. I understand I can either move the media or move the entire ITUNES file. It seems it is better to move the whole ITUNES file. Is that correct.
3. My understanding that if the external drive is disconnected, the links to the music could be broken. The best thing to do is:
     A. Set all ipods to manual update. This will keep ITUNES from starting every time the IPOD/IPHONE starts up.
     B. Move the entire ITUNES file. This way it will start with a message that the Library cannot be found and one can just cancel the startup.
Correct?
4. One will have to "tell" ITUNES where the new Library resides. To do this in Windows, hold down the "alt key" and start ITUNES. Correct?
5. Before starting make sure ITUNES is updated to the latest version.
Is this pretty much the steps and have I missed anything. I just want to make sure I am doing this correctly so that I don't screw up my links and have problems with ITUNES finding my music.
Thanks for any comments or feedback.
wdpcpa

wdpcpa wrote:
1. I have the old style organazation, the ITUNES Music. From what I have read I need to go to "Library" and first "consolidate" and then "reorganize". Is that correct and do I need to worry about the order. Or should I just check both boxes at the same time?
As far as I know there is no reason not to tick both boxes (if available) then click OK. Once the library has been "Rearranged" that option becomes redundant. Once the process is complete you can close iTunes, rename the folder iTunes Music as iTunes Media and start iTunes again. iTunes should automatically correct the media folder preference to match the new location but double check under Edit > Preferences > Advanced.
2. I understand I can either move the media or move the entire ITUNES file. It seems it is better to move the whole ITUNES file. Is that correct.
Yes.
3. My understanding that if the external drive is disconnected, the links to the music could be broken. The best thing to do is:
     A. Set all ipods to manual update. This will keep ITUNES from starting every time the IPOD/IPHONE starts up.
Not necessary, when your devices are connected you can however untick Open iTunes when this device is connected and under Edit > Preferences > Devices tick Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically.
   B. Move the entire ITUNES file folder. This way it will start with a message that the Library cannot be found and one can just cancel the startup. (Then connect the drive and start as normal)
Correct.
4. One will have to "tell" ITUNES where the new Library resides. To do this in Windows, hold down the "alt key" and start ITUNES.
Press and hold down the SHIFT key as you start iTunes, keep holding until asked to choose or create a library. Click choose and browse to the folder you have moved/copied to your external drive.
5. Before starting make sure ITUNES is updated to the latest version.
No strictly necessary. The steps for moving an iTunes library have remained stable over many builds. Consolidate & rearrange as in step 1, either move or copy the entire iTunes folder to the new location, then connect with the shift-start iTunes method. Copy is slightly safer. Once you are happy it is all working you should ideally backup the new version of the library before deleting the original.
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I am moving my itunes operation from an old XP pc to a newer Vista laptop. I have backed up my library to an external hard drive. I have downloaded the current version of Itunes on the new pc and now need to populate it with my itunes library. What is the easiest way to do that? I don't want to take a chance in losing any music.

This is the process I usually recommend.
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
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OK. My itunes library is on my C: (internal) drive. However.. most of my music is stored on my external USB J: drive. Under the settings in iTunes (under advanced) I have the setting "copy files to itunes media folder when adding to library" UNCHECKED.
I have now bought a new NAS 2TB drive and which to move both my library files (c: drive) and referenced files (J: drive) over to the new NAS drive, without losing the links/corrputing/chaging my library.
I understand I could consolidate my files before moving BUT there is another windows user on this PC who has the same set up (the reason we did this is so both libraries didn't duplicate the original music mp3 files).
Anyway I can do this?

Change the drive letter associated with the external drive.
Assign J: to the NAS.
Move the media folder to the same path as it had before.
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Hello North Laurel Don,
The following article provides step-by-step directions for moving your iTunes Library to another location.
iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1364
Cheers,
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