Storing Apps on external hardrive?

Hello,
I just got an iphone a week ago...already I have 600 megabites of apps and whatnot. I noticed they were stored in the folder mobile applications in my itunes folder.
Is there a way I can store them on an external hardrive? I figure the space is gonna start rackin up and id rather have it not on my mac's main hardrive.
Also if I can back this up on an external, would I have to plug in my hardrive every time I do a sync? Or would there just be a referenced file path?
Thanks

Check out this article about "Moving your iTunes Media folder": http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1449
You will have to sync with your external HD connected to make sure iTunes can do changes to your library.

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My iphone 4 was stolen and I now have a replacement. Luckily my music was stored on an external hard drive and when I transferred it to itunes it came up as previous library. I've been trying to sync it to my new phone but it's not working. All my apps etc have synced but the music won't. What can I do?

Click: Restoring your iTunes Library backup (from an external drive) here > iTunes: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive
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Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

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My iTunes App is on my external hardrive, containing all of my music, videos, pictures, and other files. I just recently updated my iTunes to the latest version. The app automatically tries to open it from my main hardrive. So, when it opens it shows I have no files whatsoever in iTunes because it's trying to open it from my main hardrive and everything is stored on the external hardrive, including the older version of iTunes. I've tried just deleting it from the main hardrive and reading it form the external, but it still opens from there. The space the file takes up is about 62 GB. but the free space on my main hardrive is about 54 GB. so, it's not like I can just swap things around. Is there anyway I can redirect the program to always open from my external hardrive? or any other solution to fix this problem? might I add that the last time I updated iTunes, I didn't have this problem.

keep your iTunes folder on your external drive.
When you re-open itunes next time, press option until a window pops up,
asking you to select your library.
[this is a way to keep and manage multiple libraries]
select the itunes folder.
this should load your library correctly.
if you did not yet - don't upgrade to itunes 7.2.
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My computer had a virus and needed to be wiped clean. all my itunes docs are stored on an external hard-drive so i downloaded a new itunes but it over-wrote my old one - how can i restore this without wiping my iphone? please help :(

Hi there,
My windows xp computer got a virus and needed to be wiped.
As i store all of my itunes and iphone stuff on an external hardrive i thought this would not cause a problem.
Got a bit confused when i tried to open itunes again from the back-up hardrive as it would not open.
Wrongly assumed that the best option would be to re-download itunes and move my old itunes info across - silly silly thing to do :/
The new download just over-wrote the old one and after trying a few of the suggestions on here to get my old library back - i still cant work out if its possible as it has been over-written.
I don't want to plug my iphone4 into my computer as i have heard that this can wipe your phone completely, so before i do anything, does anyone know what is the best thing to do from here? or how i could posibly recover my old library, playlists, apps, podcasts e.t.c
please please help
mappy1970

thisisdavid wrote:
i have all of my music on my external hard drive, and would like to be able to listen to it on itunes without it copying to the computer.
go iTunes > preferences > advanced and temporarily disable the copy files ... when adding option.
from the file menu, choose add to library and select the folder on the external containing your content, or drag the folder to the automatically add to iTunes folder inside the iTunes folder.
when iTunes has finished the operation, go back to preferences > advanced and point iTunes media folder location to the external so that future additions to your library are put there. also, re-enable the copy files ... when adding option.

Hey everyone! i have a external hardrive i keep my itunes library of songs on and it wont sync with my ipod touch inless i copy and paste it into my ipod device when thats conected. i dont want all the songs on there only checked ones. help plz!!

im having trouble with syncing my ipod touch with my itunes library that i keep on a external hardrive. when i plug up my external hardrive that has all my songs on it, it doesn't sync to my ipod correctly. i have to copy and paste the songs to my ipod device when its connected. i dont want all the songs on there and i want to be able to manually control whats on my ipod. and id like to take some songs off of the ipod also but i want them still in my itunes library though. i usually check the songs i want on the ipod but it isnt working that way maybe because its a external hardrive?? i never had a problem with past ipods with my library on itunes but i ran out of space on my computer and had to transfer all of the songs to my external hardrive. please someone help me!! i thought it would be simple! but it isnt the case! i plug up my hardrive then my ipod, i press sync and nothing gets transfered unless i copy and paste them to the ipod. even though it says ipod syncing in progress! this is really confusing! please help me!! sorry if this is jumbled up and confusing..

Correct. When you update via iTunes all synced media that is not in your iTunes library will be lost.
As IO said before:
You can redownload most iTunes pruchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
I do not think it included audio books.

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The problem: Lately when I try the copy and paste operation it gets started then inevitable halts with the message, "The operation can't be completed because you don't have permission to access "Keychain Access.app".
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Message was edited by: Jay-La

The problem: Lately when I try the copy and paste operation it gets started then inevitable halts with the message, "The operation can't be completed because you don't have permission to access "Keychain Access.app".
You need to use dedicated cloning software such as Carbon Copy Cloner and not just copy/paste.
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Problem storing music on external hard drive and iTunes recognising the music.

Hi hope someone is able to help.
I've set up iTunes on my parents windows Laptop to store all the music on an external hardrive. In preferences and in advanced I altered where the music was located. But unfortunately when they removed the external and went to use it a few days later, iTunes did not recognise where the music was stored.
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Added folder to library, which was from the external hardrive.
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If you've split the media folder out to an external drive and then start iTunes while the drive is disconnected iTunes gets out of sorts. It will reset the media folder to the default internal path. Depending on what other devices have been connected the external drive letter may also change from time to time which also confuses iTunes. What works best is to create your iTunes library at the root of the external drive, with the media folder inside. In this confuration if the drive isn't connected or has changed letter, iTunes will stop with an error. You can either cancel, connec the drive, and restart, or in the case of a changed drive letter, simply browse to X:\iTunes\iTunes Library.itl to open it, where X:: is the current letter for the external drive.
See make a split library portable for details of how to rearrange your library if you've got it working. Alternatively press and hold down shift as you start iTunes, keep holding until asked to choose or create a library, then click create and make the library at X:\iTunes. Move all the media inside X:\iTunes\iTunes Media, then use File Add Folder to Library to import it.
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I am switching to Apple macbook pro from Windows laptop. Is Apple compatible with Microsoft Office? How can I transport from Windows to Mac? What I have saved on external hardrives, will I be able to open it on Mac?

I am switching to Apple macbook pro from Windows laptop. Is Apple compatible with Microsoft Office? How can I transport from Windows to Mac? What I have saved on external hardrives, will I be able to open it on Mac?

Is Apple compatible with Microsoft Office?
Any computer is compatible as long as it can read and write Office files. But for perfect (or at least near perfect) compatibility, you would want to purchase Office 2011 for Mac.
How can I transport from Windows to Mac?
You can't directly transport any installation of Windows. All PC's come with a machine specific version of Windows intended for that PC. They don't have all of the hardware drivers the retail disks cover.
If you want Windows on your Mac, you would first purchase a full version copy (NOT an upgrade disk) of Windows 7 or 8. Those are the only supported versions on newer Macs. You install it through the supplied Boot Camp utility that comes with the Mac to create a new partition for Windows, and then install the retail copy of Windows you purchased.
The reason only these versions of Windows are supported is the same basic reason as a machine specific version of Windows for a PC. Apple only includes the necessary Mac hardware drivers for Win 7 or 8 on new Macs.
Once Windows is installed, you could then install the version of Office for Windows you already own. The nuisance of a Boot Camp partition is that you have to physically boot to either Windows or OS X, so you can only use the apps of the OS you're in at the time. To use both at once, you'd have to use virtual machine software (Parallels, VMware, VirtualBox) and then install Windows within that. Then you'd be able to run Windows inside of OS X and have access to both at the same time.

What external Hardrive

Hi,
I'm looking for a an external hardrive for backing up my system and storing bulky files. I'd like a Firewire 400/800 drive preferably.
The 'Maxtor OneTouch II 300GB Firewire 800/USB2.0' looks promising. Anyone got one?
On a seperate matter are there any SATA cards that don't affect 'sleep'. My next step in storage will be an eSATA setup I suspect.
Thanks in advance.
Quad Mac OS X (10.4.2) 2.5GB RAM 74GB RAPTOR (Boot) 300GB MAXTOR with 20GB PS Scratch Partition

I'm looking for a an external hardrive for backing up
my system and storing bulky files. I'd like a
Firewire 400/800 drive preferably.
On a seperate matter are there any SATA cards that
don't affect 'sleep'. My next step in storage will
be an eSATA setup I suspect.
As you have a Quad your SATA host adapter choices are limited to PCIe. The Sonnet E4P and E4i both support sleep mode. You can see more on the E4P here:
http://www.amug.org/amug-web/html/amug/reviews/articles/sonnet/e4p/
Today FirmTek announced their 2 port PCIe card will ship in the 3rd quarter for $99. It will support sleep. The press release is here:
http://www.firmtek.com/seritek/seritek-2se2-e/
There are other PCIe SATA cards coming as low as $50 that are Mac compatible but I do not know if they will support sleep yet.
As far as FW800 you pay a lot for these enclosures and I am not sure I would buy one just for backup. FW400 is pretty good for this purposre - about 65-70% as fast. WiebeTech has the Maxelerate FW400/USB enclosure on sale for $49.95 and AMUG members get another 10% off.
This enclosure is die cast aluminum and includes a FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 hub. The fan keeps the drive cool and the enclosure has a small foot print.
http://www.wiebetech.com/products/maxelerate.php
I would buy the Maxtor 300GB at Outpost on sale for $89.99
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4187703
and put it in the WiebeTech Maxelerate enclosure. You can see a review of the Maxelerate here:
http://www.amug.org/amug-web/html/amug/reviews/articles/wiebetech/max/
If you want a Seagate which is a little slower and more expensive they are here:
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=101542
Have fun,
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Can you run Lightroom off an external hardrive?

I need to get a new laptop and am considering buying a HP Stream 14. It has only got 32GB of storage on it offline so relies on cloud storage mainly. I will have an external hardrive too though.
Will I be able to run Lightroom on this? I don't mind if all my files are up in the sky but I don't want to get this if I won't be able to continue to use Lightroom to process photos.

My apologies, I'll try and explain myself a bit better.
My main question is; is there anyway for me to get and use Lightroom on the HP Stream if it only has 32GB of storage on it (let's say I had nothing else on it so the full 32GB is available for Lightoom if necessary). I can put the photos and catalogue on the external harddrive no problem but it's the programme itself and running it that I am worried about. I'm not sure if an SSD is compatible with the HP Stream (don't honestly know what it is, actually!) so maybe give me an answer if I a) couldn't use an SSD and b) could.
I'd really like this laptop but there isn't much point in me getting it if I can't use Lightroom on it. But in order to do so I don't mind buying some extra storage devices or storing photos or the catalogue wherever necessary.
Here's the specs for the HP Stream in case they are of any use;
Windows 8.1 64
AMD Quad-Core A4 micro-6400T
35.6 cm (14") diagonal HD BrightView display
2GB DDR 3 Memory and 32GB eMMC storage
Ultra thin, fanless design perfect for computing on the go
And here's the link to HP's site on it;
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Then I have reinstalled my Mac OS.
Now I connect the HD to my Apple Mac Book Air and see the saved images on the external HD but not highlighted and not there for available to open in my Aperture Apps?
I also tried to import selectively the Aperture images from my Time Machine back up and that too failed.
I on opening the Aperture selected "Import photos form a Disk" but that failed too.
I have also saved to the same external HD some modified photos saves as JEPG and they open ok.
When I reinstalled the OS and registered in a different name, would that make any difference to importing Aperture projects saved on an external HD?
Can anybody suggest a way to open those Aperture project folders that I have stored on my External HD?
Regards

Projects are entirely maintained in the Aperture Library. You can use 'referenced masters', in which your masters don't reside inside the library (and the library merely keeps track of where you decided to keep them.)
When you import new photos, Aperture updates some information in the library so that it knows the photos exist, where they reside, what sort of changes you've made to them, etc. You can't just plop new images into an external folder and expect Aperture to notice them. Think of this as "formally introducing your photos to Aperture" -- via the import process. Aperture wont deal with any photo you haven't introduced to it.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the alarm bells and red flashing lights that went off as soon as I read you were keeping your photos on an external drive partitioned for Time Machine and backup folders. Bad bad bad.
There are two types of disks in the world: (1) Those that have failed, and (2) those that are going to fail. Sadly, even backup drives are not an exception to this rule.
Never keep the "working" copy of your data on the same physical drive as a "backup" copy of your data. When the drive fails (and someday it will) you'll just lose all your copies of your work -- so much for having a backup. Drives are very cheap these days. Just get another one and dedicate your backup disks just for backups.
As you have a MacBook Air (and thus only a single USB 2.0 port) you might want to look into "Network Attached Storage" (aka NAS). This way you don't have a tangled mess of a USB hub hanging off your Mac with several disk drives also hanging off the side of your Mac. The disks just live on the network - as though they're remote file servers. If the network is connected via Gigabit ethernet, the effective throughput to read/write those drives is about 3x faster than a locally attached USB 2.0 drive (no kidding!). You might think this is really expensive -- but you'd be surprised. I was checking prices at Other World Computing recently (an online store of products targeted to Mac owners) and noticed you can buy an empty NAS enclosure (meaning you buy the disk to go inside it) for as cheap as $25! An enclosure with 250GB disk pre-installed and Time-Machine compatible was about $120. To put this in perspective... I recently paid about $150 for a B+W Circular Polarizing filter. So all this technology costs less than one decent lens filter for my camera.

External hardrive/time machine

Hello,
I am a little new to the imac world.
I am a photographer and have lots and lots of files that need to be backed up without me having to worry if I am going to loose them or not.
I am confused right now by having to do this manually.
Can you guys recomend a good/big external hardrive that will work with both pc's and macs? and that will hold up thousands and thousands of raw files?
Also I am trying to figure out how to set up time machin and I am not sure how, can anyone give me some advice on this? will it save EVERYTHING stored on my mac? I want to make sure all files on Finder, Aperture, iphoto, imovie etc are all backed up into time machine.
Thank you for any help you can give me!
Delfina

First, if you wish to share the external drive across platforms, it cannot be formatted for Mac (HFS+) or Windows (NTFS).
Common formats are FAT32 and exFAT (aka FAT64).
FAT32 will work with Mac and Windows systems back into the mists of time. However, the format has a limit of around 4GB per file, which may be a problem.
exFAT works with later versions of Snow Leopard and subsequent, and with current Windows systems (I believe it can be added to XP too). There is no file size limit (for all practical purposes).
In your case I would suggest a minimum 2TB drive formatted exFAT if both your systems support it. (NOTE; format the drive on the Windows machine and check it works satisfactorily on both before commiting important files to it).
Getting the files there will require third-party software if you wish to do scheduled incremental backups, but there could be problems there if the contents are modified on Windows and the drive subsequently backed up from the Mac.
I would endorse the idea of using a multiple drive station either directly connected or NAT, with a mirrored pair of drives. I wouldn't use a striped array.
Time machine cannot be used in this way - it needs to be formatted for Mac only. It will back up selected categories, including the entire drive if you so specify, but it's not intended for use as a storage drive - restoring files from TM should be done within the TM environment.
Read Pondini's FAQ on TM; http://pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html
Note that you'll need a HD at least twice the size of the internal for best results with TM.

Can I Keep My iTunes Videos On External Hardrive To keep Space Free ?

HELLO ALL........i currently use a g4 powerbook running osx and ilife 06. i have converted several videos for use on my iPod and as a result my harddrive is getting a little crowded. i have a external hardrive which i use only for storage and very rarely connect to the powerbook. i use my mac regularly for listening to music but never watch the videos on it (only through my ipod)
i would like to know if there is a way i could make the"video" library from itunes be located on my external drive but keep all my music in its normal location so i can use regularly without having to connect the external drive.....
hope you can help me, thanks in advance

sorry to inform u that it wont be possible..music and
videos are stored in the same location......but try
this out. when u got preferences go to advanced
option..over there u will find an option that would
say "copy files to itunes music folder while adding
to library".. uncheck that option......but before u
do that transfer all the videos from itunes lib to ur
hardisk...then delete those videos from the library.
then uncheck that option and add those videos to
itunes...this time videos will not get added to the
itunes library but it will be there in the hardisk...
but remember later what ever u add to the itunes from
an external source will not be added in the lib
either..
i hope u understand what ever i said
assembled amd Windows XP Pro
hi there, thanks for this tip. yes- i understand this information and it has worked and done what i intended to do. thanks for your time in helping me. thanks

External hardrive

Is it possible to transfer photos that have been downloaded from a camera to a ipad onto a external hardrive for backup?

Realistically the only way I can think of would be to use the USB Camera Connection Kit. Even then i'm not entirely sure. Are they not stored on a computer somewhere?

External Hardrive questions (particularly with iPhoto)

I want to keep my external hd organized and I also want to delete some photos from my iPhoto to free up some space on the internal hd. I started to organize but then realized I wasn't sure how it all works. I guess my question is when I back up my computer on an external hd, does it save iPhoto exactly as it is, organized as it is in the iPhoto program? If that is true and I delete photos from my iPhoto library and then back up on the external, all of the photos will still be on my external drive, correct? (unless I delete them manually myself from the external hardrive).
Also, is this all different than backing up via Time Machine?
If someone has answers to these questions, I would love to hear. I'm just trying to figure out the best way of going about this. I would appreciate any knowledge on the subject.
I have a Macbook Pro OS Extended. My external hard rive is a Seagate 1 TB.

It depends on how you're backing up.
Most Simple Back Up:
Drag the iPhoto Library from your Pictures Folder to another Disk. This will make a copy on that disk.
Slightly more complex: Use an app that will do incremental back ups. This is a very good way to work. The first time you run the back up the app will make a complete copy of the Library. Thereafter it will update the back up with the changes you have made. That makes subsequent back ups much faster. Many of these apps also have scheduling capabilities: So set it up and it will do the back up automatically.
Example of such apps: Chronosync - but there are many others. Search on MacUpdate or the App Store
In the first of these cases, then yes, nothing is deleted from the back up.
In the second of these cases, then everything can be kept - if you set the app doing the back up to do so. So, it depends on the app you use and the settings of that app.
Time Machine
Time Machine keeps a rolling back up with the ability to revert, but this is space limited. So, once you fill the back up drive things will be deleted. SO if you delete something from your Library it will eventually be deleted from the Time Machie back up. How soon? Depends on the size of your back up drive.

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