PC crashed. Unable to sync music on new laptop. HELP!!

I had several songs downloaded on my PC which was the computer I had linked to my IPhone. The PC crashed so I got a new laptop. Now when I attempt to add music to my IPhone it does not allow me to. I have added the laptop as an authorized computer on ITunes and it will not let me even sync with the library. Am I going to have to re-download all that music again? And how do I even put new music on there. It is locked. I am not computer savvy so any assistance is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Well, even though you have authorized the iTunes, if you didn't have a backup of your iTunes library, it is going to be difficult at best. While you can transfer purchases made on the iPhone to the iTunes library, if you are using the same login on iTunes that you had when you purchased the music, it does not include music you may have added to iTunes on your own.
The iPhone is designed to only sync to a single iTunes library. If you attempt to sync to another, it will erase all of the existing music and replace it with the music in the new library. If there is none, then it will just erase music and do nothing.
Did you ever do a backup of the iTunes music library? If not, you will need to Google for a 3rd party application that can help take the music off the iPhone, since iTunes is designed to only sync the music one way, from iTunes to the iPhone.
Once you have replaced the library, making sure you have auto syncing disabled (done in iTunes, edit, preferences, devices, put a check by prevent automatic syncing) connect the iPhone. Once you have done that, go to the music tab, put a checkmark by sync music, OR on the Summary page, check manually manage music and you can drag music one song at a time to the phone.
Hope this helps answer your questions.

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If you have any iTunes Music Store purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. You'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod to a computer
The transfer of content from other sources such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However 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 read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
Comparison of iPod managers
TuneJack Windows Only
iPod2PC Windows Only
iGadget Windows Only
iDump Windows Only
SharePod Windows Only
iPodRip Mac & Windows
YamiPod Mac and Windows
Music Rescue Mac & Windows
iPodCopy Mac and Windows
iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide
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hi lincolnlounger
when you open itunes,then connect ipod,does it say register ipod? (it may not as your ipod has been used with itunes before in your older laptop)
possible usb cable problem,also i understand you have latest version of itunes?
try after you have opened itunes looking for new updates,also when you have you have your ipod connected to.
thanks madforit

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I have been unable to sync music from itunes to my Nano .The authorized computer i was using is no longer accessible. If i purchase itunes Match, will it then be possible to sync my nano

See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

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My old computer crashed and i just purchased a new laptop. How do i get my library on my new computer without erasing all the songs on my ipod?

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damfam9 wrote:
My old computer crashed and i just purchased a new laptop. How do i get my library on my new computer without erasing all the songs on my ipod?
If ALL your music is on the iPod and it's ALL iTunes purchased content, you log into iTunes with your account on th enew machine and reverse sycn the music back.
If the music is from cd's and other sources (not iTunes files) then ask over at iLounge what third party solution currently works. (can't recommond it here)
I have some HUGE instructions here how to get your music off the old comptuer too:
Recovery options:
A: If Windows isn't booting:
You need to boot the computer from a "recovery disk or USB" that has a operating system on it and a graphical user interface to transfer files from your boot drive to a external drive.
I suggest using the Easy USB Installer to install Ubuntu 10.10 onto a 2-4 GB USB key.
http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/
or
burn a ISO of Ubuntu 10.10 or PartedMagic to a cd-r with ImgBurn or Win 7 right click and burn
You can use Disk Utility in OS X to select the ISO and burn to cd/dvd as well.
Once you have it installed, consult this page for your BIOS boot key to hold to get into the BIOS.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/a/biosaccess_pc.htm
Plug the USB into the back (if possible) of the computer, connect the external drive and enter the BIOS, set the USB (or CD) as first boot and SAVE.
Boot off the USB/CD and "Try Ubuntu/Run from disk" DON'T INSTALL. (Parted Magic loads into RAM and ejects CD)
Once in, go under the menu Places > Computer and transfer your files to the external drive just like you would in Windows, drag and drop.
(If using Parted Magic double click on the Mount Drive left icon twice, use the two GUI windows to transfer files to external drive, unmount drives, log out/quit in the lower left corner menu option)
B: If the computer hardware isn't working, but the drive might still work:
You'll have to remove the power cord and manually extract the hard drive. This might result in some damage.
There is a powered IDE/SATA to USB adapter for sale online for $20 that you can take that internal hard drive and use it like a external drive to access your files from another Windows machine.
C: If your iTunes content is deleted...
It might be recoverable if it hasn't been overwritten yet by fresh data. Undelete software works by reading the 1's and 0's of the files themselves, not what the OS says.
You need to use undelete software pre-installed before the iTunes content was deleted, or while on a bootable cd/USB and a external drive to transfer the recovered files.
You can also install undelete type software on a new machine and USE STEP B above to "undelete" the files and recover them directly to the new computer.
You can't install undelete software or recover files to the same drive your attempting to recover from or it overwrites the deleted data.
D: If the hard drive doesn't work and...
The data isn't worth spending $2000-$3000 in a ATTEMPT at platter dissection recovery, then your finished
If the data on the drive was encrypted, data recovery efforts may be futile, unless it's a encypted file and you transfer it successfuly and have the password to de-crypt it.
E: If you have a "iDevice" with any content
It can be synced back into iTunes, check at iLounge what third party software works reliably now and for your version.
(Once you log into your iTunes account, you can sync ONLY iTunes purchased content back from a iDevice)
Third party software can recover just about all the items on a iDevice, regardless of it's origin. (can't recommend such software here)
F: If any of the above is too hard, or the data is of "critical importance"
Then seek professional computer or forensic level recovery services.
Get help from someone who has done this sort of thing repeatly and can almost guaranty 100% results.
There is Linux software that can "rip" all data off a iOS device if that level of attention is needed, seek a professional service.
Hope this helps in your data recovery efforts.
Please, backup your data, it's the only thing us IT professionals can't recover.

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How do I transfer my music to new laptop? My library only shows up when my ipod is hooked up but once I remove it, my library disappears. It's a toshiba windows 8
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You can authorize up to 5 computers with the same iTunes account with iTunes.
There is no device limit for the number of iPods, iPads, and iPhones that can be synced with the same iTunes library and iTunes account on the same computer.
The iPhone can be synced or manually managed with music and video with an iTunes library on a single computer only and photos can be transferred from a single computer only. When transferring iTunes content and photos from another computer, all iTunes content and photos transferred from a different computer will be erased from the iPhone first.
To avoid this with a new computer, transfer your iTunes library from your old computer to your new computer along with all other important data that you will want or need to access on your new computer such as documents, photos, etc. For your iTunes library, follow the instructions included with this link.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751

Can my ipod be synced on my new laptop via home sharing with my old desktop?

Can my ipod be synced on my new laptop via home sharing with my old desktop?

Try here:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
Transferring your iTunes Library | iLounge Article
Also make sure you copy your iPod backup to the new computer. You can find its location here:
iPhone and iPod touch: About backups
Yu really want to move/copy your entire iTunes folder (and subfolders), not just the music.

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when I open iTunes cant see my iphone on the left side like usual to sync music to it. HELP?

Hi catquin,
If you are having issues with your iPod Shuffle not being recognized by iTunes on your Windows machine, you may find the following article helpful:
Apple Support: iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
Regards,
- Brenden

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