Reinstalled Windows/iTunes, Lost most iTunes Apps, etc.

I just upgraded a computer from Windows XP to Windows 7 and thus, did a clean install. I then reinstalled my iTunes and re-set up my iPhone 3GS sync. All is well except that most of my apps disappeared. Not all, mind you. Several apps that i "purchased" (most were free) showed up, but not all of them included a couple that I purchased and paid money for. Is there an easy way to get them back. They were on my iphone before I resync'd it with the new iTunes, and I did transfer all purchases before doing the sync. However, now they are neither on my iPhone nor in iTunes. Thanks.

The sad truth I have discovered, however, unless I'm missing something, is that when you switch computers or iphones, then you will pretty much lose stuff.
If you simply expect to plug in your device to a new computer and have everything appear, then okay.
However, since you maintain good, up-to-date backups of all your data, it is very simple to transfer to a new comuter.
Even if you don't have good backups, there are applications which will extract most info from the iPod and sync it to a new computer (but I would not rely on these as the only way to get the data).
iTunes is unbelievably picky about sync'ing with more than one device
Just the opposite.
It's very simple to sync more than one device (iPod, touch or iPhone) to iTunes and to have specific info sync'd to a specific device.

Similar Messages

  • When reinstalling Windows I lost my iTunes library, can i import my ipod?

    when reinstalling Windows I lost my iTunes library, can i import my ipod and get all my tunes back in iTunes.
    vaio   Windows XP  

    Youcan copy the contents of the ipod back to the
    computer using software that you can find online -
    take a look at this thread :
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=7145
    08&tstart=0
    I did this with my ipod nano and it worked just fine. But with my wife's ipod nano, I can't find the music folder in her ipod when I open it up by double-clicking on "My computer". I can see a contacts folder and a couple of others ("calendar" as I recall" and something else), but no music folder that I can copy.
    Any suggestions, anyone???
    Dell 4700   Windows XP  

  • I RECEIVED AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT I COULD NOT MAKE OR RECEIVE CALLS AND I HAD TO RESTORE VIA ITUNES.  I HAVE DONE SO AND LOST LOADS OF APPS ETC (MY FAULT FOR NOTBACKING UP) BUT STILL UNABLE TO MAKE OR RECEIVE CALLS.

    Phone is only a few months old and was working fine last night - it ran out of battery but on being charged up this morning it was effectively locked.  I received an error message that I could not make or receive calls and I had to restore via itunes.  I have done so and lost loads of apps etc (my fault for not backing up) but still unable to make or receive calls.  Anyone had anything similar and can advise who I should contact or what I can do.
    Thanks,

    try contacting your carrier and see whats going on.

  • I have new computer and want to be able transfer my iTunes to it, music, apps etc and sync my iPad on it. what do I need to do plse to set this up on the new Pc?

    I have new computer and want to be able transfer my iTunes to it, music, apps etc and sync my iPad on it. what do I need to do plse to set this up on the new Pc?

    Transferring music with home sharing.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
    Backing up iTunes on DVD
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1382
    This may be helpful as well. Read about it and see what you think.
    http://www.copytrans.net/copytranstuneswift.php

  • My entire itunes library (all music/apps etc) has dissapeared from my lap top but are still on my phone what can i do to restore?

    My entire itunes library (all music/apps etc) has dissapeared from my lap top but are still on my phone what can i do to restore?
    I have tried exporting without success

    I have this same issu over the pass few weeks and it's getting on my nerve very badly. I've been trying to fixing and finding solutions over for weeks. This is terribly disappointing!

  • Reinstalled Windows - how to restore iTunes from backup?

    OK, here's the short succinct and none-waffley version of my question:
    Under OSX there's a whopping big (xml?) file stored in the iTunes Library folder, but where is that on Windows? I've read about a Library.itl file, is that the same thing? If so, where on earth is it please?!?
    And now for those who don't mind reading a bit, I'd like to explain my problem (a blank looking iTunes library after reinstalling Windows / iTunes) in a bit more detail. A lot of hard work and many listening hours went into crafting those smart playlists and I'd rather like to get them back if that's at all possible?
    Here's what I've got to go on:
    - the "iTunes music folder" is on a disk partition that remained untouched during the reinstallion process, so all my music's still there (else I wouldn't be quite so relaxed about it!!!)
    - my "My Documents" folder is also on another untouched partion, but I don't think iTunes saves anything there does it?
    - before reinstalling Windows I backued up my "Documents and Settings" folder from C drive. I assumed everything I'd need for restoring iTunes would be stored in the "Application Data" subfolder (or whatever Windows calls this in english - it's Anwendungsdaten in german)
    So after reinstalling iTunes and before starting it for the first time, I copied my backup of "Docs & Settings/Rich in Berlin/Anwendungsdaten/Apple Computer/iTunes" to the corresponding place on C drive (and also the same named folder from "Local Settings"). Then I started iTunes, remembered that this is a PC not a Mac and saw an empty library window. Which brought me here.
    As I wrote at the beginning, I suspect Library.itl has something to do with it. Can anybody confirm this and/or tell me where to find it, please?
    Cheers
    a computer designed by the devil Windows XP Pro iTunes 4.8 and why do so many only use this to show-off irrelevant items they own???
    BeigeG3 400/256/40 OS921, PismoG3 400/640/40 Windows XP iTunes 4.8 and why do so many only use this to show-off irrelevant items they own???

    iTunes operates as a database of information for your music files. The actual music files are stored on your PC, not within iTunes. iTunes keeps absolute references of the music file location and other information in its database file. This allows iTunes to use music files from any location on the PC: different directories/folders on the main HD, another internal drive, an external drive, or a network drive (or any combination of the above). Each song reference has a specific and hardcoded path so iTunes can find and play (or sync) it. Move the file, change the path, re-map the drive it is on, and iTunes will lose the file (giving you the '!' of a ‘Broken Link’). Lose, move or corrupt the ‘iTunes Music.itl’ file and your complete Library will ‘vanish’.
    If you delete, corrupt, or otherwise lose your ‘iTunes Library.itl’ file, you will end up with a ‘blank’ Library within iTunes. Nine time out of ten, your underlying music files are still on the PC. They can be ‘re-Added’ via the File==>Add Folder/File menu command, but you will lose some of the music meta-data. Recovering your Library via backup copies of the iTunes database file, or from importing the XML file is always preferable.
    The iTunes music information (meta-data) is stored in two places: the actual individual song files themselves, and the iTunes Library database file (‘iTunes Library.itl’). There is a corresponding XML file that is created by iTunes, but not directly used. See: What are the iTunes Library files?.
    Song attributes stored directly in each music file are as follows: Artist, Album, Song Title, Year, Comments, Compilation tag, Lyrics, Genre , Grouping, Composer, BPM, Album Artwork, Bit Rate & Kind (Both not tags - inherent to the file itself).
    Song attributes stored in the iTunes Library database file only are: Playlists, Ratings, Play Count, Last Played, Date Added, Date Modified, Equalizer, Volume Adjustment.
    While it appears that all of the music attributes (except for Album Art) are also written to the XML file, when ‘Importing’ the XML file back into iTunes, it will not capture the Ratings, Play Count, Last Played, and Date Added attributes. The XML file can be somewhat useful, but it is usually better to have legacy copies of the ITL file for restoring your complete Library.

  • Just reinstalled Windows, Can't restore iTunes backup

    I just reinstalled Windows 7 on my computer, and after installing the latest version of iTunes available from Apple, I can't restore any backup I made prior to the reinstall, with iTunes giving me error code -69.
    I've tried reinstalling iTunes, but no dice so far. Should I be trying to do anything else to get this working?

    iPad: Basic troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
    Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
    http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml
    iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
    iPad: Unable to update or restore
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
     Cheers, Tom

  • Reinstalled windows and lost all playlists

    Hi,
    I reinstalled Windows after a virus and all my files were recovered from my backup system just fine. However, when I went to the Apple Store it didn't recognize my computer. I had to log in several times. I purchased some new music, synced my ipod nano and then when I went to my music library all the music was gone except for the newly purchased songs. Same goes for the ipod.
    I panicked.
    I was able to recover all the old songs but lost all my playlists.
    I am not sure if I can recover the playlists. Is that part of the old Library file? What will happen to my new music if I import the old library?
    Thanks,
    S

    dina6370 wrote:
    changed to linux from windows and lost all my touchscreen and sound
    Hi,
    You need some sorts of driver, please try the following forum:
       http://www.linuxquestions.org/
    Good luck
    BH
    **Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
    Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.

  • I have an iphone 5 and use verizon service.  I just lost about 60% of my contacts.  I am using verizon back-up assist to sync my contacts.  I actually had to have my phone reset at the store and lost all my app etc.  I want to avoid this in the future.

    I have an iphone 5 and just suddenly lost about 60% of my contact list.  They just disappeared from my contact list.  I also could not add new contacts. Someone told me that it might be because I was using verizon back up assist.  I had my phone reset at the store and am now using icloud.  I lost all my apps and have had to manually re-enter my contacts.  I would like to avoid this happening again.  Is it my phone? Can anyone comment.  Thank you!

    Backup your iPhone. Tap Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > > Back Up Now
    iCloud: Backup and restore overview

  • Reinstall windows os and deactivate itunes

    before i reinstall my vista os software,  what would be the procedures to make sure i do not lose any of my apps and/or music files purchased through itunes?

    Make sure a backup exists of all the important data on the computer, a complete backup of the drive would be best.
    At the very least, a backup copy of the ENTIRE iTunes folder to ensure none of the iTunes media/apps/purchases are lost.

  • I have a problem since installing ios6 when backing up to a laptop I got a message stating there was not enough room on the c: drive, the iTunes bar indicated that apps, etc were using space, but the yellow 'others' category was eating up all the space

    I'm running out of space on the bar that shows the usage split (how many gb's for apps photos, music etc) the yellow 'others' category seems to be taking up all the available space. This is happening after updating to ios6. I don't seem to be able to get the backup on my laptop to complete successfully. I'm also unable to get Music to work on the phone. The picture of the cloud appears on screen, sometimes the blue bar appears, but after a while it bombs out and nothing else happens. Any ideas?

    It does not immediately delete the files that are missing.. it merely tries to backup the new files it has discovered on the external drive. Since you moved the files there, the backup at least for a while will contain both copies.. and that is why it doesn't have enough space to backup.
    Fixing the problem.. hmm pondini is the expert.. you should be able to delete the backup of the photos in existing backup.. there are instructions to do it.. but it is a very poor way to do things.
    Much better. .archive off the existing backup.. this is long and slow but worth it. you need a usb drive of the same size as the TC drive. Then erase the TC and start a fresh set of backups.
    The alternative is to use the USB drive as a new target.. but it is much slower than the TC internal drive.
    http://pondini.org/TM/12.html

  • Reinstalled windows 7-64bit and now itunes wont open(although process runs)

    i have googl'd this issue and looked over all possibilities, however none have really shown progress except using msconfig. disabling all but windows functions did allow me to open itunes, but i have not been able to do anything with it. as i have still not been able to isolate what could be cause the interference. i have disabled anti-viruses(although at least to protective elements were running when windows started despite the msconfig) which changed nothing unless they were off as were all non windows processes.
    if there is any list or type of processes that would interfere it would really help, because installing a older version(as one forum said had worked with 9.03) did nothing just as my attempts with running it in compatibility mode.
    with not fully understanding how some of the startup elements are even differentiated in msconfig, i cannot really continue to try and isolate every single little thing. especially since the only thing that has changed since before reinstalling windows is at most the version of itunes.
    with as many posts as there were about how itunes(and not just this version) had screwed over many peoples ability to use it after updating... i would have imagined there would be some zeroing in on an issue that apparently keeps repeating itself, or at least an effective way to trouble shoot it.

    thank you for your response,
    i did go through and make these changes to the services, which did allow me to open itunes after than next restart. i dont recall turning off advanced system care amongst others during my msconfig troubleshooting making any difference.
    is reinstalling advanced system care just a hope that i could keep both programs if i reinstalled? or that installing it after itunes somehow cant alter or prohibit something that itunes needs to run?
    i will look into it, but i dont recall which extension of itunes is relevant to syncing ipods but if bonjour isnt that i may just leave it as is(unless leaving it disabled somehow hurts itunes in the long run).
    i dont have the time to do anything with reinstalling immediately but at least i can now run the program. i had no idea what advanced system care might have done(and if its being installed was enough to inhibit itunes as i also have gamebooster by them).

  • My iTunes has lost all my apps

    Hi,
    I recently had my iTunes lost all my apps and podcasts. I don't know what happened, but as far as I know I plugged in my iPhone to sync and charge, and after an hour I came back and iTunes had no apps. Of course syncing my iPhone meant all the apps went from my phone. Any idea what could cause this?
    Thanks
    Boz

    OK, I think I didn't make my original post clear. The files are on the PC, they're in my My Music folder (complete path as you describe).
    So yes, I can drag and drop the apps into iTunes, and same with podcasts (although subscriptions are missing). And then do a restore to a backup prior to the mess up. I have done this now, however it means I've lost all app data between the backup and now. Including photos, messages, Apple app data.
    Anyway, I've worked around the problem, what I want to know is, how did this happen? Why did iTunes suddenly lose all my apps and podcast subscriptions?
    Could it happen again?
    Boz

  • I changed my email, so I cannot log on or update apps etc. Can anyone help? thanks

    I changed my email address on my apple account. My computer is okay for itunes, but my iphone continues to use the old email address so I cannot log on to itunes store or update apps, etc. Can anyone help? Thanks!

    Have you changed the details in Settings, Store? Check that, then restart the phone (hold Home and Sleep until the Apple logo appears)

  • I have upgraded my iTunes for Windows and I have lost all my apps and music

    I have upgraded my iTunes for Windows and I have lost all my apps and music.
    Although i signed in with my iTunes account, i can see only 5 apps (that i downloaded in the last 2-3 days), although on my iPad and iPhone i have more than 100 apps.
    If i connect my devices to iTunes, the syncronisation will be made the other way, from iTunes to iPhone/iPad, so i will lose everything.
    1. How can i restore these apps from the iCloud back-ups from my devices to my iTunes? Or any other method possible?
    2. If you can also give me a suggestion about how to find my music playlists, that would save me from a lot of useless work on creating them again.
    Thank you!

    Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash
    Hopefully it's not been too long since you last upgraded iTunes, in fact if you get an empty/incomplete library immediately after upgrading then with the following steps you shouldn't lose a thing or need to do any further housekeeping. In the Previous iTunes Libraries folder should be a number of dated iTunes Library files. Take the most recent of these and copy it into the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library.itl as iTunes Library (Corrupt).itl and then rename the restored file as iTunes Library.itl. Start iTunes. Should all be good, bar any recent additions to or deletions from your library.
    See iTunes Folder Watch for a tool to catch up with any changes since the backup file was created.
    In the unlikely event that all the media has been inexplicably and permanently removed from your computer, see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
    When you get it all working make a backup!
    tt2

Maybe you are looking for