Save music files for new computer

How do I identify the music file that I need to transfer my music for Itunes to a new computer?

Organize the library from within iTunes, right-click any song, show it in the Windows Explorer, and navigate up until you reach the iTunes folder.
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Importing Existing Music Files to New Computer

Hi:
I have a new computer and am trying to get iTunes to recognize the existing music files on an external drive (created via my previous laptop). I changed the Pref-Advanced=Folder location to the external drive but it does not see the existing files. If I import folder then the first one works but the second messes up the existing album/folder structure and I get 2 or 3 songs per folder, even for the folder that came in OK (I have turned on "Keep iTunes Folder organized") . Also, very tedious to import one folder at a time. Is there no way to say "get all the stuff under this main folder or drive"?
thanks
don

Don - If "Get Info" looks like it is not editable, that usually means the song file is set to "Read Only," which you can fix in Windows via right-click, Properties.
As far as consolidating albums, after the songs are imported you can highlight a group of them and use Get Info to edit the "Album" and "Album Artist" to new values.

How do I transfer music files to new computer...

I thought all I had to do was copy the itunes folder in My Music to a hard drive, and then copy that to my new computer in the same path. But when I open the itunes music folder, it is clear that only a fraction of my music files are in there. I want to do this right, so can anyone help?????

Well, you can take all of your music on your iPod and put it onto your HDD...
http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/software/podutil.php
EDIT: My mistake if that's not what you're looking to do...didn't really understand your question.

How do I import music files to new computer from external hard drive containing them

Have an older computer(G5 iMac) with Tiger 10.4.11 and iTunes that crashed. Have that computer and older version of iTunes residing on an external hard drive. I want to import music to new comptuer with newer version of iTunes. External hard drive is partitioned with just iTunes section. Any one done this before?

If you want to use the old iTunes library that you have from the ext HD then just drag the iTunes folder to the new Mac.
By default the iTunes folder Is Located - HD>Users>Your Account>Music>iTunes - if the internal HD has no iTunes library then just replace the iTunes folder with the one from the ext HD.
Launch iTunes with the 'option' key down and point iTunes to the iTunes Library that you want to open. It will remember the next time.
MJ

Our Windows PC crashed with all our music on it. There are copies of both purchased (thru iTunes store) and from our own CDs on another HD in a backup file. They are not linked to a Media file. Is there any way I can put this music on my new computer?

Our Windows PC crashed with all our music on it. There are copies of both purchased (thru iTunes store) and from our own CDs on an external HD in a backup file. They are not linked to a Media file. Is there any way I can put this music on my new computer?

The syncing of music is one way, computer to phone. See this helpful document from a fellow user. Credit goes to the author.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

HT203433 I am having trouble moving my music to my new computer. I have enable homeshare. it does not show any files in my homeshare. How do i get them out of the normal files into home share

I am having trouble moving my music to my new computer. I have enable homeshare. it does not show any files in my homeshare. How do i get them out of the normal files into home share

Welcome to the Apple Community.
The following article(s) may help you.
Moving your iTunes library to a new computer

HT4539 How do I load music samples to iMovie on ipad. Programs don't seem to save to file for transfer

Some apps I have downloaded don't seem to save music files outside of themselves. I need to save to file of some kind for use in iMivie for example. The catalog in iMovie music only has what came with the download.

Sorry jrock,
You can use iTunes files to load other mp3 players with music files but iPods don't function like other mp3 players. You can't just load mp3's onto an iPod and play them, you have to use iTunes.

HT1349 My laptop needs to be reimaged. How can I save my personal music?I have done this before and when I logged in to itune. It thinks I am installing my music on a new computer.

My laptop needs to be reimaged. How can I save my personal music?I have done this before and when I logged in to itune. It thinks I am installing my music on a new computer.

roaminggnome wrote:
Why would you set up a new account?
Copy everything from your backup copy of your old computer to your new one.
Its wrong to assume that everyone has a backup copy.
are you PC or Mac?

How do I transfer /copy my music from 2nd gen touch to library or similar for new computer

How do I transfer /copy my music stored on a 2nd gen touch to library or similar for new computer as harddrive crashed ? absolutely stuck any help appreciated. its only copy I have of it now .

Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities

I am going through a divorce and she has the computer. I'm trying to tranfer my music to a new computer but for about 100 songs its asking for her authorization password that I dont have. How can I get these songs transfered or can I?

I am going through a divorce and she has the computer. I'm trying to tranfer my music to a new computer but for about 100 songs its asking for her authorization password that I dont have. How can I get these songs transfered or can I?

It sounds like two Apple accounts were used in the purchase of songs, yours and hers. Assuming she won't give you her password, you're kinda stuck. For $129 or so you can repurchase them all.
By the way, if she has the computer and it has your account info in it, you ought to change your password.

HT3819 I have a new apple MacBook Pro. All my music is on my old computer and on my I-Pod. Can I use home sharing to transfer my music onto my new computer?

I have a new apple MacBook Pro. All my music is on my old computer and my i-pad. What is the easiest way to transfer my music onto my new
computer?

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If you have an iPod touch or iPhone with iOS 4 or later software, or an iPad, you can use iTunes to transfer files between your computer and an app on your device that supports file sharing.
You might want to do this if, for example, you want to save files you create on your device to your computer, or take files with you so you can use them when you’re away from your computer.
You don’t need to sync your device to transfer files, but your device needs to be connected to your computer.
For information about supported apps, see the documentation for your apps.
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To transfer files from your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad to your computer:
Connect your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad to your computer.
In iTunes, select your device (below Devices), and click the Apps button.
Below File Sharing, from the list on the left, select the app on your device that you want to transfer a file from.
From the list on the right, select the file you want to transfer, and click “Save to.”
In the window that appears, select the destination where you want to save the file, and click Choose.
The file is saved to the selected destination on your computer.
SImport music and video already on your computer
If you have audio or video files on your computer, you can import them into iTunes so that they appear in your iTunes library.
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Here are ways to add items from your computer to your iTunes library:
Drag a file or folder from the Finder to the iTunes window.
If you add a folder, all the files it contains are added to your library.
In iTunes, choose File > “Add to Library,” locate a file or folder, and then click Choose.
By default, iTunes places a copy of each audio file in the iTunes folder (Home/Music); the original file remains in the current location. For information about adding an alias to the file (instead of creating a copy), see Add items to your library without copying them to your iTunes folder.

I moved all of my music to my new computer and now my ipod touch stops the song at end of it why and how do i fix it easily

i moved all of my music to my new computer and now the songs stop before the end of them or it skips to the next one on the ipod how can i fix it easily

Assuming your library was in the standard layout before you started move the rest of the iTunes folder to the root of the external drive, move the iTunes Media folder inside it, and shift-start iTunes to connect to library file at \iTunes\iTunes Library.itl.
See Make a split library portable for some background.
tt2

How to transfer music to a new computer (PC)?

Simple question, I'm hoping for a simple answer. I've just purchased a new laptop PC and want to transfer my music to it. Is there an easy way to do this? All I can seem to find are some really convoluted steps to making this happen. And if I take the iPod to an Apple store will they do it for me?

*I've just purchased a new laptop PC and want to transfer my music to it. Is there an easy way to do this?*
Do you want to transfer the iTunes library from the original computer or just copy the music from the iPod? Some iPods can be used as an external drive and you can use them to move your iTunes library from one computer to another (this option isn't available with the iPod Touch). You can adapt this method for use with a regular external drive: How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
iTunes will only let you copy your purchases directly from an iPod to the computer, you'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer
For everything else (including purchases) 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. You can read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
Comparison of iPod managers
A selection of iPod to iTunes utilities:
TuneJack Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
SharePod Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod2PC Windows Only
iDump Windows Only
YamiPod Mac and Windows
iPod Music Liberator Mac & Windows
Floola Mac & Windows
iPodRip Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod Music Liberator Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
Music Rescue Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iGadget Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
TouchCopy 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
*And if I take the iPod to an Apple store will they do it for me?*
Since copying non iTunes purchases requires third party software I would doubt it very much.

Have old files on new computer; doesn't recognize iPod

Hi all,
Last month a PC that had been solid for five years gave up the will to live (may it rest in peace). Through the grace of all that is good in the universe, I had a backup of all my files. My iPod (30GB iPod photo) is in great shape (as it apparently saw no need to follow the suicidal activities of the PC - another blessing).
So now I have a new PC which seems to be quite the nice machine, and on it I have installed iTunes. I tried hooking up the iPod, but the USB connection didn't seem to recognize it. I have the new software (7.0.2.16), a good iPod, and a happy computer with the hopefully temporary character flaw that it doesn't recognize the iPod.
1) What is the best way to get the computer to recognize the iPod?
2) Should I just add the several thousand songs I have in the folders now on the new drive on the new computer to the new software, or should I try to do this backwards from the iPod?
3) I also haven't authorized the new machine yet. Following a computer that's gone on to tech-heaven, is there a preferred way to do this? (and...)
4) Is the order of these activities important?
I did search the archives to try to find the advice before, and found plenty that were similar but not quite the same. I probably went right by what I needed. Big thanks and a humble bow to anyone willing to take time to answer this.
Rushton
custom-built PC Windows XP Pro Intel Core2 6600 2.4 GHz, 2GB RAM

1. Your library with all you music on it is on your old laptop's hard drive. Remove the drive, put it in an external USB enclosure and import your music to the new computer.
2. Try this to get your computer to recognize the iPod.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567
Basic troubleshooting steps
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How do I transfer my apps and music to a new computer

How do I transfer my apps and music to a new computer? I have authorized my Computer, but when I connect the ipod, it only comes up with the message box "Erase and sync.", I don't get the option to transfer my music and apps onto the Computer. How can this be achived? I really don't want the Computer to wipe my ipod. Any help much appreciated.

- Transfer iTunes purchases by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
- For other music you need a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
Copy music
- Connect the iPod to the computer and make a backup by right clicking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up.
- Restore the iPod from that backup
Note that the backup that iTunes makes does not include media like app and music.

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