Switching to new computer

I have a 5G ipod which has always been connected to a PC. I have a new Macbook pro. I have backed up all items from itunes on the pc and restored them on the mac. the mac is now authorized. I can't find my games (on the mac). I was about to do a restore on the ipod so that it can be formatted for mac but i am afraid I'd lose the games. Should I go ahead? Will I have to pay for games again? Thanks- Dwayne

Hello Dwayne,
U'd want to back up the games as best you can. Go to your location for your iTunes folder. enter games and get "mini putt.ipg" (or whatever game it is) and copy/paste it to another location. This is the game but not authorized so when its on your mac then you'll authorize it again.
This is simply a matter of the Mac vs. Windows rivalry, not much we can do about that.

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Gale,
First off read this article "How to keep iTunes from automatically updating your iPod" http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93779 or another method here: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/faqs/answers/how-do-i-stop-the-ipod-from-auto-s yncing-when-connected-to-itunes-if-i-auto/
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SharePod: http://www.sturm.net.nz/website.php?Section=iPod+Programs&Page=SharePod
iPod Agent: http://www.ipodsoft.com/index.php?/software/ipodagent
YamiPod: http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/home/

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