Transfer iTunes data from new pc to hdd

I have already transfer my iTunes data from a Dell pc to HDD and I would like to transfer my iTunes data from a new Sony pc to the same HDD. Is it possible?

Yeah... that's not going to work and no logical expectation that it would either.
You stated that you have two iTunes librarys.
Close iTunes.
Ensure you know the location of the library that you want to utilize.
Hold SHIFT and launch iTunes. Continue holding SHIFT until the window appears asking to create a new library or use selected. Select the option to use selected.
Point iTunes to the library that you want to utilize.
If you want to combine the libraries, at this point you can use the Add File/Folder option in iTunes to add the folders.
Once complete it would be a good idea to consolidate the iTunes library allowing iTunes to move all media to a central location and eliminate the two separate libraries.
If you wish to keep the two libraries completely separate, you can utilize the SHIFT/launch iTunes method to switch between them. They MUST be in completely separate directory structures for this to work.

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What OS is the PC & the Mac running?
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At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac.
Then click on More Info>Hardware and report this upto but not including the Serial#...
Hardware Overview:
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Machine Model:          PowerMac10,1
CPU Type:          PowerPC G4 (1.2)
Number Of CPUs:          1
CPU Speed:          1.42 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU):          512 KB
Memory:          512 MB
Bus Speed:          167 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          4.8.9f1

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I have recently bought the iPhone 4s and i have all my data on my son's computer. We are all creating our own iTunes on our own computers in order to create less trouble because my son and husband updated their phones and I set up my iPhone and we encountered problems with getting all our data back from the back up.
Does anyone know an easy and effecient way to transfer me and my husbands information to our own computers?

Here are typical layouts for the iTunes folders:
Since things are already broken it might be best to create this layout first then use FindTracks to repair things. Ideally you would have a complete clone of the library on a second drive as a backup. You would have the library folder at the root of the drive and the media folder inside it. Connect to the library by shift-starting iTunes. If everything is in the normal layout iTunes may be able to heal itself if you attempt to get info and locate a missing file when prompted. Otherwise you would direct the script to start its search from ..\iTunes\iTunes Media.
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I would like to transfer all data from my iPod classic to my new computer with windows 8.1. My old computer's cpu died. Utilizing iTunes which only allows iTunes albums purchased at iTunes store. The cd's were loaded via iTunes originally.

I would like to transfer all data from my iPod classic to my new computer with windows 8.1. My old computer's cpu died. Utilizing iTunes which only allows iTunes albums purchased at iTunes store. The cd's were loaded via iTunes originally.

Install disk drive from old computer in an external enclosure.
Then copy the complete iTunes library from the disk drive to the disk drive in the new computer.

Easiest way to transfer contacts/data from old phone (5) to new (6 and 6 ). I did "back up to this computer" for both phones. After activation (verizon) do I just plug into iTunes? One phone is still using iOS7 (is that a problem?, other is iOS 8.1.

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The following has instructions on how to transfer to a new iPhone using either iCloud or iTunes: Transfer content from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device - Apple Support

Hi. I recently purchased 2 ringtones from itunes store. When l asked the sysem provider to transfer my data from old phone to the new iphone 5, it gets override. When i try to download the same ringtones, it asked for me to purchase again. Pls help

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You only get one download.
Did you fail to save your ringtones to your computer?

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My son has been using my iTunes account for games. Got him a 5th gen iPod touch. Can I transfer his data from my iTunes acct to a brand new iTunes account ? He is so ovewhelmed that he will lose his data .

Have you looked at the Family sharing program?
http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/family-sharing/

How can I transfer my iTunes data from one computer to another? PS. My old computer won't turn on

I Recently bought a new computer and I need to transfer all my iTunes data from my old computer to the new one, how can I do that? And by the way, my old computer won't turn on

Hello Nousernamebrah
Well get get your music from your old computer to your new computer, the old computer would have to work and turn on to access the files to be copied over. You also can access any previous purchased music and download it to your new computer as well. Check out the articles below for more information.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Download past purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Regards,
-Norm G.

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how do i transfer my data from old iphone to new iphone

You need to sync the data from your old iPhone, to the computer via iTunes. Once the data is on the computer, you then need to sync it to the new iPhone, also via iTunes.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/how-to/#video-sync - this is a link with a short video that teaches you how to sync your iPod / iPhone using iTunes
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Tried to use home sharing to transfer itunes library from old pc to new -- however it only brings over the music, did not bring audiobooks- My question is do I need to delete itunes from my new pc when I redo using external hard drive

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Erase the drive, reinstall Mountain Lion, migrate using Setup Assistant.
Install or Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion from Scratch
Be sure you backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive because the following procedure will remove everything from the hard drive.
Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Erase the hard drive:
1. Select Disk Utility from the main menu and click on the Continue button.
2. After DU loads select your startup volume (usually Macintosh HD) from the
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3. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Optionally, click on
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4. Quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall Lion: Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion and click on the Install button.
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Transfer iTunes data from new pc to hdd

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