Problems with latest update - backing up

Question

After reading all the previous postings regarding the problems with the new update, I now realise that I am not alone in this and that the whole update is a complete mess!  I think I will continue with my previous version and see what apple come up with.  But what I do need to do is backup my music and I was going to do this using discs, but obviously I cannot now do it this way because the option has been taken away from me.  (my itunes updated without a problem hence the back-up disc option disappearing, but my husband received the same message about errors and will not install so he still has the disc option, confusing I know!! ) If I chose "export library" from itunes is this the way to go to back-up to external hard drive? Also, I have not knowing backed up my music at any time, is it right that all music in my itunes library is automatically backed up somewhere on my computer and that if I uninstall itunes and then reinstall it, the library will automatically be added once installation has taken place?? You have probably realised, computers are not my strong point !!

Answer 1

dr33ma88 wrote:
what I do need to do is backup my music and I was going to do this using discs, but obviously I cannot now do it this way because the option has been taken away from me.
you can easily back up your library to an external HD. just copy the entire iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music or media folder) to it, then use SyncToy to keep both folders in sync.
SyncToy
SyncToy 2.1 is a free application that synchronizes files and folders between locations. Typical uses include sharing files, such as photos, with other computers and creating backup copies of files and folders.