Syncing IPOD Libraries

Is it possible to sync library files from a different IPOD that isn’t registered on my computer into my Itunes library? Is it possible to register two IPODS on two different computers? I tried syncing songs from a friend’s IPOD into my library; both IPODS are registered within ITUNES but registration is on different computers. I can see my friend’s IPOD and library but all the songs are grayed out and we cannot move libraries between the two IPODS.

The sync is intended to be one way...from computer to iPod. This is to defeat people copying someone else's music into their own library. (Because it's considered to be music piracy...in other words, theft).

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I have created a second library in ITunes containing only Christmas music. I want to sync it to my IPod Touch but maintain my regular ITunes library as well. How do I sync both libraries and how do I access them thru my IPod?

You can only sync with one iTunes library but you can manage music and videos among different computers/libraries.. See:
Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers

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Is it possible to have 3 separate ipod libraries on one pc? How is it done?

You can also use one library and sync each device with a different selection of playlists which might be an easier way to manage things.
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I need to sync two libraries to my ipod how can i do this?

You cannot.
Ipod touch will sync with ONE library at a time. If you sync to another it will first erase the content from the ipod, then replace with content from the new library.

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Another way. You can use a USB flash drive & the camera connection kit.
Plug the USB flash drive (works the same with an SD card) into your computer & create a new folder titled DCIM. Then put your movie/photo files into the folder. The files must have a filename with exactly 8 characters long (no spaces) plus the file extension (i.e., my-movie.mov; DSCN0164.jpg).
Now plug the flash drive into the iPad using the camera connection kit. Open the Photos app, the movie/photo files should appear & you can import. (You can not export using the camera connection kit.)
Using The iPad Camera Connection Kit
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4101
 Cheers, Tom

Syncing iTunes libraries between 2 computers

Does anyone know how to sync iTunes between 2 computers? I have 2 macs in my home (one with an external drive that holds all of my music). I can get both computers to see and operate from the music files in a single location but I can't seem to figure out how to have any changes to my library, playlists, etc. made on one computer to automatically show up on the other in iTunes. Does this have something to do with the iTunes library.itl file?
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Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris

Thanks guys. The shared music works fine but as noted in the second response, playlists, etc. are not available on both computers at the same time. I like jase's suggestion, but since I will only need to copy one iTunes library file & paste over another to keep both libraries in sync, I think that will be the way to go. I will give the alias library file a whirl because that may work fine since both computers can make changes. I do not have the concern of both computers using the files at the same time. Only one computer will every use it. My mac mini core duo is in with my theater rack stuff. Everything is played from there. My iMac G5 is at my desk. I just need them in sync because it is infinately easier to make changes sitting at a desk than it is with a keyboard and mouse on my lap on a couch from 15 feet away from the screen.
Thanks for the feedback.
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I get error message''one file not found'' when tring to sync Ipod Nano 6th gen to I tunes. Help

I get error message''one file not found'' when tring to sync Ipod nano 6th gen to Itunes. Help

See:
iTunes cannot sync... apps not determined installed on...: Apple Support Communities
installed apps could not be determined...: Apple Support Communities

After I download Itunes, when trying to sync Ipod, message says "needs newer version of mobile support, uninstall Itunes, and reinstall Itunes, and the same process starts all over again. why is that?

after I download Itunes, when trying to sync Ipod, message says "needs newer version of mobile support, uninstall Itunes, and reinstall Itunes, and the same process starts all over again. why is that?

Try removing and then reinstalling the Apple software using these instructions.
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
The above containes a link for XP. Also. make sure you install the correct Apple software, It comes in 32 and 64 bit and you need the one that is the same as the computer OS

I just purchased a ipad 2 and have not sync it yet. I have an old pc and would like to move the itunes library account to a newer pc that I have. Can I move the library to the ipad and sync ipods to the ipad and/or move the library to the new pc?

I just purchased a ipad 2 and have not sync it yet. I have an old pc and would like to move the itunes library account to a newer pc that I have. Can I move the library to the ipad and sync ipods to the ipad and/or move the library to the new pc?

Perhaps this web page will help: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1229
But I must point out that leaving the iPhoto Library on the external is worth considering. Your internal drive would be better off without having to carry the photos.
When you booted with the external connected and you were asked for the library, did you try navigating to the Library in on the external drive?

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let's first try this document:
"Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing iPod or "Firmware update failure" error when updating or restoring iPod

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When syncing iPod the PC lost power. once power restored synced iPod but the sleeve detail has been blanked. Also when syncing a 'miss-match' message is reported on iTunes. how do I get the sleeve detail back onto iPod?

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http://ww2.cs.fsu.edu/~rosentha/linux/2.6.26.5/docs/DocBook/libata/ch07.html#excatATAbusErr wrote:
ATA bus error means that data corruption occurred during transmission over ATA bus (SATA or PATA). This type of errors can be indicated by
ICRC or ABRT error as described in the section called “ATA/ATAPI device error (non-NCQ / non-CHECK CONDITION)”.
Controller-specific error completion with error information indicating transmission error.
On some controllers, command timeout. In this case, there may be a mechanism to determine that the timeout is due to transmission error.
Unknown/random errors, timeouts and all sorts of weirdities.
As described above, transmission errors can cause wide variety of symptoms ranging from device ICRC error to random device lockup, and, for many cases, there is no way to tell if an error condition is due to transmission error or not; therefore, it's necessary to employ some kind of heuristic when dealing with errors and timeouts. For example, encountering repetitive ABRT errors for known supported command is likely to indicate ATA bus error.
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when syncing ipod to new imac will playlists that are on ipod get transferred to itunes on new imac or will they be lost?

This thread may help you:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2577582?start=0&tstart=0

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