New Computer - can't transfer library

I have a new computer, the old one is out of action. Any advice I can see for synching my IPod with new computer requires access to the old on which isn't an option for me. Oddly, I can synch purchased music but not non purchased - does anyone have suggestions? Thanks, Scotlad

The transfer of non iTMS content such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows. The procedure is a bit involved and it won't recover playlists also it was written for Windows XP so will probably require adapting for Vista. If you're interested it's posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. This is just a selection, you'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, they are generally quite straightforward. You can also read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
TuneJack Windows Only
CopyPod Windows Only

Similar Messages

I just bought a new computer, can i transfer itunes from one computer to another computer with all my music

i just bought a new computer, can i transfer itunes from my old computer to my new computer with my music in it or do i have to sync all my cds again

Hi,
A painless way to do it ...
From your Old Computer... Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
Backup iTunes to an External Drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
Moving iTunes Media Folder (Windows)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1364
An Added Bonus is that you will then have a Backup of iTunes...

New computer, can't carry library from ext. HD

Just bought new computer last night. iTunes library has been stored on external hard drive for some time now. Installed iTunes on new computer, no music found. Default iTunes music folder location under Preferences was C:/My Music/iTunes... Changed it to F:/SimpleDrive/My Music/iTunes music... Still no music in my library. I am certain the HD is properly connected because I can play songs from my library on Windows Media. Feel like I'm missing a step here. Please help! Thanks!

iTunes keeps track of a library through the database file (.itl) found in the iTunes folder. iTunes does not automatically find music in a folder or on a drive. So on your old computer, there should be an ITL and an XML file in the iTunes folder. If you copy those to the new computer overwriting the ones there, iTunes should then see your library. Those database files contain what is in your iTunes library, among other things, so without the old one, iTunes has no library until you add stuff to it.
Patrick

I bought photo elements 12 down loaded it to my old windows xp computer i now have a new computer can i transfer elements to my new computer

HI ibought photoshop elements 12, down loaded loaded it to my xp computer.I now have a new windows 8 computer.can i transfer photoshop elements over to my new one?

Yes.
Download the trial version from Adobe and enter your serial number.

I'm getting a new computer can I transfer my existing lightroom5 to the new computer?

My current computer is dying so I'm about to buy a new iMac, can I transfer my existing Lightroom5 & Elements12 to the new computer?

Don't know about Elements but yes, with Lightroom just download the relevant version to your new computer and enter your serial number.
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=113&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=113&platform=Macintosh

New computer--how to transfer library?

I want to move my library to a new computer. Is there a way to do this? I tried just syncing the ipod onto itunes on the new computer but it gives me the message that the ipod is already with another library. HELP?!

Connect your iPod to your computer. If it is set to update automatically you'll get a message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Also when using most of the utilities listed below your iPod needs to be enabled for disc use, changing to manual update will do this by default. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button: Managing content manually on iPod
Once you are safely connected there are a few things you can do to restore your iTunes from the iPod. If you have any iTMS purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: Transfer iTunes Store purchases using iPod
The transfer of non iTMS content such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows. The procedure is a bit involved also it was written long before iTunes 7 so it requires a little adaptation as the iPod preferences are no longer in the location described. Also it won't transfer playlists or videos as far as I know. However if you're interested it's posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. You'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos, podcasts and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, this is just a small selection of what's available, they are generally quite straightforward. You can also read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
TuneJack Windows Only
iPod2PC Windows Only
iGadget Windows Only
iDump Windows Only
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
Music Rescue Mac & Windows
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync. If you still have access to your original computer you can also use the iPod as an external drive and transfer the iTunes folder to the new one: How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer

New computer, want to transfer library

i want to transfer the library, apps, and videos from my itouch onto my new computer but itunes won't let me.
i tried to copy and paste from the itouch library onto itunes library but i can't.
i don't have backup files for the stuff either so i'm stuck.
help pleaseee? (:
(i didn't purchase most of my songs)

nevermindd!
i found this free software called sharepod.

Moved to new computer - how to transfer library?

I have moved to a new computer and want to transfer my ipod library to the new computer. Can I do this?

You have two options:
Copy the Library and the song files from the old PC to the new PC (preferred): http://discussions.apple.com/click.jspa?searchID=-1&messageID=1366018
Recover the songs from the iPod to the new PC: http://discussions.apple.com/click.jspa?searchID=-1&messageID=1365113
Read them through and post back if you have questions.

IPod on new computer - can't transfer new songs to iPod

Hi
I've just got a new PC and have downloaded iTunes. When I connected my iPod it said it was already synced with another iTunes library (ie on my old computer).
I managed to transfer all my purchased music from my iPod to iTunes on my new computer. But I've bought some new songs from the iTunes store and I now can't seem to transfer them to my iPod.
Anybody know how I can fix this please?
Kind regards

For difficulties transferring iTunes purchases, see this.
iPod does not play content purchased from the iTMS.

Getting a new computer. can i transfer my itunes?

Hey im getting a new computer and was wondering if its possible to transfer my i tunes from my old one (its is still working just really bogged down) to the new computer.

yes,i think i can figure it out by the third party tool. what i am using is Aniosoft itunes to itunes.It enables you to copy any itunes library to the storage devices if you like and then recover them with no any differece including its formerly playlists ,your personal settings and other content into the new computer or another computer just a simple click 'restore from the folder' that you can select by your preference.For you case,i think you can backup your itunes of the old computer to a memory stick and then transfer the backup database to your new one.You can have a free trial for Aniosoft itunes to itunes before you can buy one.Anyway luck to you.

Moving to new computer, can Lightroom transfer?

I am away from home and I am transferring to a new computer. I currently have lightrom on my laptop and want to put it on this new desktop. I know my copy of the software allows for installation on two computers. My problem is I don't have my DVD copy of Lightroom with me. It will be in storage for 6 months.
Could I download the trial version of Lightroom through this website and call Adobe to activate it with the information I have on my Laptop copy (or the fact that I am a registered user?)
Or am I stuck having to buy a new copy?
Thanks,
Jeff

You're in luck. Just download the app from the site, and you'll have 30 days to register it.
I've not had to call Adobe.
As to the transfer, you can do it lock, stock and barrel if your folder structure can be repeated on the new machine. If it can't, you might want to move images into the LR folder prior to migration.

New Computer Can't transfer purchased music

I just got a new computer and successfully transferred my library using the consolidate library feature. However, now, when I purchase music, I can't put it on my iPod. I can only put the music that I transferred. How do I get my purchased music to my iPod?

Hi Tyler,
Have you authorized your new PC to play your purchased music? If you haven't just try to play any of your purchased tunes on your new computer and you'll be prompted for your iTunes store ID and password, you have to be connected to the Internet. Just remember to Deauthorize your old computer if you'll be selling it or giving it away to someone you would not want to listen to your purchased music, remember you can only authorize 5 computers. To deauthorize, go to your old computer, go to Advanced > Deauthorize computer...
good luck!
-- victor

Installed shuffle software on new computer - can't find library

I installed my shuffle software on my new computer at my new workplace. My library is blank and somehow I've managed to delete the songs from the shuffle. Do I need to get my files transferred from my old work in order to see my library and reload my shuffle?

A shuffle can only be associated with one library at a time. You will need to get your files from your old computer transferred over to the new computer.

New computer: can I transfer Lightroom?

In November, I bought Lightroom for my laptop (Windows.) After my computer threatened to die on me one day, and also wanting to upgrade anyway, I now have an Apple Mac desktop computer. Am I able to transfer Lightroom onto the new computer? Can I exchange my program for the Mac version? What can I do?
Thankyou, H

There is no need for an exchange. The serial number that you have will work for either platform. There is no activation process for Lightroom as there is for Photoshop. So all you have to do is download the appropriate trial version, install it, and then use the serial number you have to activate it.

I got a new computer, can't move library of old computer to new one

how do i do this
Message was edited by: Bojangles458

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 default location on the new computer. On a PC this is \Documents and Settings\Username\My Documents\My Music\ (or C:\Username\Music\ in Vista). 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 and iPod, some iPods can be used as an external drive and you can use them to move your iTunes (this option isn't available with the iPod Touch): 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

New Computer - can't transfer library

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for