Not sure how to back up itunes
help! in the instructions i keep finding to do this, they all say to select File >library >back up to disc but when i click on file, the library option isnt one of them so im not sure how to go about making the discs? any help is appreciated
- For iTunes purchases see:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
- If the apps were taken by or saved to the iPod they should be in the backup. Restore from that backup. Otherwise the photos are lost.
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1st Mac (Snow Leopard)...not sure how to back up
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My questions are:
1) will backing-up the system again over-write the previous backup file on the Lacie external? . . . or simply create a who;e new file in which I can then delete the first one?
2) will I need to delete the previous back-up file first (on the Lacie) and proceed with a new (second) back-up?
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The system runs flawless but has my friends name on the home (house icon) account. I am aware that to change this name, I think I need to create a new account. I am not sure however exactly how to do this or if I can delete his after I do; remember...1st Mac. (still learning). I did manage to change the name of the computer to mine.
5) do files need to be transferred from his old (name; house icon) account to my newly created account in order to avoid issues if I do create this new account? if so, which specific files or all of them?
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ThanksWell first you need to check to make sure your Mac meets the 10.8 specifications.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS_X_Mountain_Lion
If you don't knwo what your Mac is, use the free MacTracker and then the Apple Menu > About this Mac > More informationa nd look for a model number like MacBook Pro 3,1 and use MacTracker search feature.
Next your going to have to make a copy of your existing data to a external storage drive, not TimeMachine which you currently have.
Most commonly used backup methods
When you upgrade to 10.8, your going to have a different machine anyway, so your going to be setting it up all over again. It doesn't make too much sense to restore from TM for just a few files as it takes a long time and copies over stuff from the previous owner. So it's faster and safer to just import your files manually when 10.8 is installed.
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First follow this method to erase and install 10.6 again, it's so you start clean and there are no conflicts/problems or issues as your AppleID is used to download 10.8 and any app store software is copy protected.
This way your updating 10.6.8 (Software Updated) to 10.8 on a "Fresh install" which is better than trying a upgrade.
How to erase and install Snow Leopard 10.6
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Next log into App Store and download 10.8 and upgrade, you do need a fast, reliable internet connection as it's large download. -
How do you save your existing I Tunes folder when upgrading your computer. I am using Windows XP and need to upgrade tp Windows 8 or higher?
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http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iphone_user_guide.pdf
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plz replay if you know how resolve this problem thanksHello evanfromvic
If you have a back up in iTunes, you can restore from that back up. The article below will assist with getting that backup restored.
iOS: How to back up and restore your content
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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Hello, MommaLloyd24.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here are the steps I would recommend going through as they should resolve the issue.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
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iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch software -
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I have an iPhone and I sync playlists to it from iTunes. (I have far in excess of 16GB of music/podcasts.)
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