Since a PC repair ITunes cannot find many tunes. I have checked and changed the file location
Where does ITunes link the tracks listed to the files? I have tried changing the location in the edit preferences but still can't get the files located
Hey Theellekers,
If you already haven't, I would check out this article:
iTunes: Finding lost media and downloads
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1408
If your media looks like this...
...the steps in that document can help iTunes locate the media file.
Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
Have a good one,
Delgadoh
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