New computer/old ipod - how do I update my libray from my ipod?

new computer/old ipod - how do I update my libray from my ipod? the music wasn't transfered from cd's, shared music files...no purchased from the ipod store.

The ipod is not a storage/backup device. The sync is one way - computer to ipod.  The only exception is itunes purchases:  File>Devices>Transfer Purchases
It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer.  Use your backup copy to put everything on your new computer.

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    Yes...
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    Now from the menu bar click File > Transfer Purchases from...
    Fro non iTunes purchases see Zevoneer's post here > Moving files from Ipod to Itunes: Apple Support Communities

  • I just bought a new computer, now itunes tells me I can only sync with one computer.  It only offers me the choice to erase and sync.  I do not want to erase my ipod, I just want my music on the new computer.  Can't I just transfer the songs from the ipod

    I just bought a new computer.  Itunes only offers me the option of erase and sync, as I can only have it sync'd with one computer.  I want to move my music to this computer from my ipod.  Is this possible, or do I have to go back to my cds and upload everything from there?  I just want to be able to move my music from my ipod to the new computer.

    You need to transfer your iTunes Library from the old computer to the new one - then you can carry on syncing as normal. You can't move non-purchased music from an iPod to iTunes using iTunes. For purchased music, choose iTunes > File > Transfer purchases...

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    see question

    So what would happen if you lost your iPod or it was stolen?  Answer, all your music would be gone.
    The iPod is not a storage device.
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    Otherwise, try searching the forums for an answer to your question.  This EXACT same question is asked and answered many times every day.

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  • My computer crashed. How do I put my songs from my...

    My computer crashed. How do I put my songs from my iPod back onto iTunes? I have all of my songs on my iPod, but it either won't let me or I'm doing it wrong, but I cannot put my songs from my iPod back onto iTunes.
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    Ok, lecture over. Try third party programs that will let you rip your iPod onto your iTunes. Try CopyPod or YamiPod, both are free.
    Or, you can do it this way: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
    This paragraph I am quoting from Zevoneer, because I am tired of repeating myself and he explains it so succintly
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    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61148
    Good Luck,
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  • I upgraded from 3gs and want to use my old 3gs as an ipod. how can i update my new apple ID on the 3gs as it still shows a previous one that I had?

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  • I just got a new computer. Itunes tells me that it wants to erase my ipod and install a new library.  How do I get the old library on my new itunes/

    I just got a new computer. Itunes tells me that it wants to erase my ipod and install a new library.  How do I get the old library on my new itunes?

    Launch iTunes on the new computer. From the iTunes menu bar click Store / Authorize This Computer.
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  • Old Computer crash. How can I transfer my music  from Ipod to new Computer?

    Lightning struck my old computer, how can I transfer my music from the Ipod to the new computer (Windows XP) Itunes library?

    You don't need to buy anything from the spammers that infect these forums. There are plenty of free options.
    If you are using iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
    For all other non purchased music (your own CDs etc) try this method which works on some Windows PCs.
    Enable your iPod for disk use.
    See: iPod Disk Use.
    Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
    Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
    Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
    The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
    If this doesn't work (and it may not because officially it's not supposed to), check out the instructions/suggestions here.
    Music from iPod to computer (using option 2). This a manual method using "hidden folders" and although it works, it can be messy.
    Much easier ways are to use one of the many 3rd party programs that copy music from the iPod to the computer.
    One of the most recommended is Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
    Another free program is Pod Player.

  • How do i transfer music from my ipod classic to my new computer (old computer was destroyed in a fire) the old cd's are no longer available

    My old computer was destroyed in a fire. How do I transfer the music from my ipod classic to my new computer? Most of the old cd's ane no longer availadle.

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