There's NO way to merge ITunes libraries as the old PC crashed...

All my contents was stored in my PC that crashed. How do I keep existing files in my IPhone4 during sync and add new files from my new PC? Or better yet, how do I transfer existing files into ITunes media library so next time I sync it will be automatically added to my IPhone? I haven't done any sync since it asked me if I want to erase the Iphone and sync with the new library. Thanks for the help!

If the media from your iTunes library was all purchased, you can connect the iPhone, disable sync, right click on the device in the device pane and select transfer purchases. Make sure you authorize the new computer with your Apple ID.
If it is other media, you will have to download 3rd party software like Touch Copy. Also, when you get ready to sync calendar and contact, make sure you have a unique contact and appointment in the program before trying to sync so it will trigger a merge command. Otherwise you could lose calendar and contact. What calendar and contact program are you using on the computer, Outlook? Before you sync, also make a backup of the phone. That can be done by right clicking and selecting backup.

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These links should help:
Natalie Beresford: Multiple iPods/iTunes Installations
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You want to concentrate on creating separate Playlists to update the ipod with. Use these as 'Libraries'.

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I'm not sure where to post this, so I'll try here. I'm trying to create a script to backup my laptop's (smaller and ever changing) itunes library to a server that has all my music on it. i've looked everywhere for this answer online and can't find anything.
the problem is, I can easily rsync the laptop's library to the server, without deleting, so that I have essentially merged whatever new purchases I've made on my laptop into the archival library on the server. . . creating an ever growing music backup on the server. However, how does the itunes library on the server know to add these new tunes to its itunes library file? I know I could go in and drag the server's itunes music folder into the server's itunes app, and the merged songs would then be added to the library xml file, but i was wondering if there was a way to automate that process as well... (in rsync or otherwise)...
anyone have any ideas?

This may help
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Hi,
I just purchased a new macbook and I want to sell my older macs. I have two, each with its own iTunes libraries (and associated files). These libraries are highly redundant, but not identical.
Is there an easy way to merge them and move them onto the new computer without being plagued by duplicates?
Thanks in advance

Unfortunately, no, it is hard to somehow automerge a couple libraries and avoid duplicates. iTunes is very stupid in that it is no able to determine duplicate files and so treats all files the same and adds them all. Which is good because you don't want iTunes determining three tracks are the same song because they have the same artist and song title and throwing two in the trash when in fact one was a studio version, another a live version and the other an alternate outtake version. You would make a lot of people angry doing that.
So, iTunes leaves determining if tracks are duplicates up to the user. You can use the command to show duplicates, but that is only to help you determine which songs MIGHT be duplicates and leaves it up to you to make that determination.
Therefore, when adding tracks, like from other libraries, iTunes does not make any attempt to determine, warn, let alone restrict duplicate tracks.
About the only thing I can think of to help is to go into the libraries of the computers you are getting rid of and manually deleting stuff you know are duplicates. For example, on your main library you see you have 8 albums by U2. Go delete those albums from the other libraries. Repeat as necessary to at least get them other libraries reduced considerably. Then it will be much easier to try and determine where they are different to grab the different things to put into the main computer's library.
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MSGTN wrote:
Is it possible to put two iTunes libraries on the same computer?
yes.
What is the best way to do it so the two libraries are not connected?
give them distinct names. launch iTunes while holding the option (⌥) key, click on choose library when prompted, and select the iTunes folder of the desired library.
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Not without either an external monitor and keyboard, or using a hack. If you want to try an hack app, look into:
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I have two Macs: an MBA and the new iMac. Is there a way to have iTunes and all the content in it identical on both machines?

Yes you can copy the content to your new machine and use Home Sharing to keep the content identical
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In System Preferences, Sharing turn on File Sharing
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Copy the music/itunes folder from the Macbook pro to the music/ folder on the imac
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Disconnect H the ethernet cable
Set up Home Sharing and under Settings at the bottom of the Home Sharing page. Select to transfer new purchases.
Do the same on the other machine.
Then when you r machines are connected by wifi and each time you start itunes it will transfer your new purchases
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I've upgraded my pc and now Im getting an error message when Im trying to sync my ipod saying I have two itunes libraries. The library thats there is only showing some songs and it's not uploading songs Ive just bought.

I've upgraded my pc and now Im getting an error message when Im trying to sync my ipod saying I have two itunes libraries. The library thats there is only showing some songs and it's not uploading songs Ive just bought.

You seem to have tried everything, and you say it's syncing fine on your Dad's iMac, so I assume, you have also done a Disk Diagnostic from an earlier post by tt2 and conclude that your iPod Hardisk is good.
You don't have to use it as a heavy paperweight, the problem is only using your Windows 7 machine for syncing.
In your troubleshooting steps, did you try to use another High-Speed USB 2.0 port, USB controller resource are very scarce, so if you use other USB devices, while syncing your iPod, it may just freeze.
Windows have a bad reputation for device conflict, so better don't connect other USB devices, while syncing, better sync it while disconnected from Internet, stop antivirus just before you go to bed.
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How do I merge itunes libraries?

How do I merge itunes libraries from two separate accounts?

Why are you posting a second thread with the same question. This one isn't any clearer than your first post.
What do you mean "merge itunes libraries from two separate accounts"? You have an iPod listed. Are you talking about getting music from two separate iTunes libraries on two separate computers? Are you talking about getting iTunes purchased music on a single iPod from two separate Apple/iTunes IDs?
What is it that you are wanting to do? If you do not take the time to explain what it is you are wanting to accomplish, then you are not going to get the information you need to do it. We are not mind readers.
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GB

Is there a way to let iTunes sync only the things I want ?

Is there a way to let iTunes sync only the things I want ?
for example ( just photos ) no apps or ringtones.

Yes.
Have you tried reading the manual? The manual explains all of this in detail.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iphone_user_guide.pdf
There is also a copy of the manual on the device.

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Frequently, I open Itunes only to find it non-responsive once it loads. I usually have to shut down my PC and restart. Is there an easier solution?

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Can't merge "duplicate" libraries on the same computer

MAC PRO
OSX 10.6.8, Aperture 3.2.4
I'm trying to merge two libraries on the same mac (different drives). The libraries were duplicates at one time but have since changed - I've added photos to both of these libraries (unintentionally) to the point where both are different sizes and not true duplicates any longer. Trying to merge the two libraries back into one isn't allowed as Aperture says it's a duplicate "of the library currently running."
I have been able to export an individual project as its own library then merge it into the same project in the other library but not everything all at once.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I discovered the fix for this issue. Supposedly the problem occurs when an Aperture library is moved or copied via Finder rather than using the Import/Export function with the Aperture itself. Since that is accurate for my situation, I'm assuming it's true.
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