Opening iTunes first time on new computer
1) Is there a way for me to NOT have the initial iTunes Folder located on the ssd (boot) at all - just have it installed on the secondary hdd from the moment I open iTunes for the first time? Not talking about "moving it", but having it created and located where I want it the very first time.
2) If #1 not possible, are there any names to avoid using as the new itunes/music folder? It seems in the past if using folder names such as Music, iTunes, etc - it caused problems in the chain.
3) If #1 not possible, after creating a new folder on the secondary hdd, pointing iTunes to that folder, and putting my music library in that folder - can i then delete the iTunes folder from the ssd (boot), or is there the potential for complications and better off leaving it (it's kinda the reason I want to know if I can start iTunes off with the iTunes Folder in the hdd and not the ssd).
porkhips wrote:
1) Is there a way for me to NOT have the initial iTunes Folder located on the ssd (boot) at all - just have it installed on the secondary hdd from the moment I open iTunes for the first time?
Hold Option, launch iTunes, select Create library... and select where you want it.
iTunes library and all data will be in this new location and iTunes will use this location for everything.
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