Transfer Itunes library from hold imac to a new one

I would like to buy a new imac without loosing all library that I have purchased and copied from cd's what can I do

I too would be interested in the resolution to this question, as I have added a new hard drive to my PC and need to know how to move the iTunes content from my old hard drive to my new one.

Similar Messages

I have an imac that can no longer upgrade to 11.1 itunes . I want to get my itunes library from my imac to my new iphone5c

I have an imac that can no longer upgrade to 11.1 itunes . I want to get my itunes library from my imac to my new iphone5c

- Try contacting iTunes for the password problem:
Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us
- For the other problem you can try a reset. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- The next standard thing to do is to download/install a new app but you cant 'do that.
- Instead, try restoring from backup.

Transfer iTunes library from Windows 7 PC to new Macbook Pro

Had a Dell computer that had a failed video card. So I purchased a 13-inch Macbook Pro as a replacement. How do I transfer my iTunes purchases from my Windows 7 x64 PC to an OS X Lion Macbook Pro? Will need to move my entire iTunes library as well (ripped music as well as iTunes purchased music and Apps). I also have several iPods and iPads that I'll need to authorize on the Macbook that used to be authorized on the Windows 7 PC. I guess I'll have to deauthorize my old Dell computer in order for my iTunes purchases to be recognized on the Macbook (can still access the computer, just the resolution is bad)?
On my Dell, I've had to reinstall the OS a few times (upgrading from Vista to Windows 7 x32 then Windows 7 x64, and a few OS crashes, etc.) so not sure how many times I've had to authorize my purchases (think the limit is 5 times?).

See here for
Move iTunes Library from PC to MAC
http://www.macworld.com/article/146958/2010/03/move_itunes_windows_mac.html
Backup iTunes to an External Drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
Download Past Purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

What is the easiest way to transfer itunes library from an old pc to new pc

We just purchased a new laptop and need to transfer our itunes library from the old pc to a new pc (Windows 7 operating system), and it's difficult to find one for pc to pc, not to or from a MAC. Please help.

Type "move itunes library" into the google search bar.

Transfer iTunes Library from old PC to a new MBP

My daughter purchased a new MBP recently. What is the easiest way to transfer her iTunes library from her old PC to the new MBP? Can she do this simply by syncing her iphone with the new computer?

The easiest way is to have the Apple Store do it.
You can also call Apple support and they will wlak you through it.
You can also type "move itunes library from pc to mac" into the google search bar.
"Can she do this simply by syncing her iphone with the new computer?"
No. It will erase the iphone if you sync it to a blank computer. The iphone is not a storage/backup device.

Transfer itunes library from my powerbook G4 to new iMac?

Hi,
Just today I received my brand new 24" iMac, I used setup assistant to transfer the files from my powerbook G4 to the new iMac ( I use an external hard drive connected to my laptop where all the music is located ) and everything seem to transfer well with the exception of my music and videos on itunes... the library is there, but the music and videos didn't transfer ( I get the message that the files could not be found ) What do i need to do to move all my content (almost 180GB) to my new iMac?
Thank you for the help guys!
Rob

I found out how to do it... just connect the external HD to the new iMac and transfer the itunes file and authorize the computer.

My one computer got damaged and i bought a new one how do i transfer my itune library from that computer to the new one

I had a itune library on one computer and it got damaged. I went out and bought myself another computer thinking that when I sign in my old library would come up. Wrong. Since I was unaware of this I did not back up my songs. Now I am trying to obtain my information from my old computer. I just have the songs on my Ipod touch which I can not seem to transfer to the new computer. I can not be the only one that this has happen to. I have all the information a person would require. How do I get my information from my old library back onto the new computer

There is a program called Migration Assistant that can help, this is the Mac to Mac article, there is a similar article for PC to Mac.

How do I transfer ITunes library from old hard drive to new hard drive

I got a new computer and trying to transfer my ITunes library ( Apps, Music, video's). How do I go about this. I copied the library to my backup drive. I can't transfer the files. What am I missing ?

This is the method I would normally recommend:
Backup with this User Tip, restore the library to the new computer using the same tool, keep the backup up-to-date in future. Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer need to access protected content on it.
You can use your iPod classic to move your library to a new computer but if you don't already have a backup copy of the library (and your other important data) now is the time to think about it.
tt2

Problem transferring my iTunes library from my old laptop to new one

I got a new iPad for Xmas to replace an old laptop not realising I would still have to have a laptop or PC for my main iTunes library. I have got round ths by creating my own area on my partner's laptop & have installed my iTunes library on there. However, it has only installed my purchased music & not my wider collection such as all my CD's that I burned then got rid of to go digital. I have my complete library on my iPad & iPhone but need it on my laptop too in case I lose or break a device & need to install my iTunes library to a new device.
I have followed the support detailing how to move your iTunes to a new computer but am not getting very far. I don't have an iPod to use as an external hard drive. I read that you can drag your iTunes library to a CD or DVD but my library is 16GB & I don't have any disc big enough!
Does anyone have an idea of a simple way I can do this? Is it not possible to do it directly from my iPad or iPhone seeing as my complete library is on both of these devices?

So you no longer have access to the source files? (the cd's or the old laptop).
I do not know of a way to move music from device to computer.

How do i transfer my existing itunes library from my imac to my usb memory stick

how do i transfer my existing itunes library from my imac to my usb memory stick

assuming all your media files are in the default location, copy the entire iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music or media folder) from <MacintoshHD>/users/<yourname>/music to the USB stick.

Can I transfer my itunes library from my ipod to my new imac? If so how is it done?

Can I transfer my itunes library from my ipod to my new imac? If so how is it done?

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
Of course. The best would be to transfer the iTunes library from your old Mac or PC to the new Mac, so you will keep everything and you won't have to use any third-party app.
Anyway, if you don't have access to the old PC or Mac, you can transfer songs from the iPod to your Mac. If you purchased all the songs on the iTunes Store, just open iTunes, connect the iPod and transfer the songs. If you are using an iPod touch, you will lose everything if you sync it with iTunes on the new iMac.
Another method is to use an app like Senuti to transfer the songs to iTunes, being a safer way to transfer them if you aren't sure that you will lose your songs

Just got an imac and am trying to transfer itunes library from Dell pc via home share method. All goes well but directions say to click the import button. I don't see an import button anywhere. If I close itunes on pc it also disappears from imac.

Just got an imac and am trying to transfer itunes library from dell pc using home share method. All goes well until the end when directions say to click import button. I don't see one anywhere. If I shut down itunes in the pc the library also disappears from the imac. Am I doing something wrong?

ronaldfromoaklyn wrote:
All goes well until the end when directions say to click import button. I don't see one anywhere.
check the lower right corner of the iTunes window
if you don't see this while the homeshared library is loaded, home sharing hasn't been set up properly.
If I shut down itunes in the pc the library also disappears from the imac. Am I doing something wrong?
no.
that's expected behavior.

How can I transfer itunes library from old pc to new imac?

I just got a new iMac and am trying to transfer iTunes library from old PC (barely running) to new iMac. I tried through Home Sharing but couldn't find how to sync. Is it necessary to get Firewire? Or should I sync it from my iPad? I'd like to avoid the middleman. Thanks!

Try this article too - http://www.myfirstmac.com/index.php/mac/articles/how-do-i-move-my-itunes-library -from-pc-to-mac-and-keep-my-settings-intact
MJ

Using Home Sharing to transfer itunes library from old computer to new but connection keeps timing out...anyone have a solution?

Hello everyone,
I am attempting to use Home Sharing to import my itunes library from my old computer to new (as per instructions on this site), but the connection keeps "timing out" and so the import gets cut short.
Both computers have the new itunes (I updated them last night), but only seem to get about 5 minutes (or 100 songs in) before the connection error occurs.
I have an external hard drive and would use it to transfer my library (which is ~45GB) however my old computer isn't recognizing the hard drive so I thought Home Sharing was a good option...perhaps I was wrong?
Help Please!
Thanks

You might need to make sure neither is going to sleep (System Prefs > Energy Saver)
Also check your settings under System Prefs > Security. My sisters new laptop kept logging off due to some setting there.
HTH

HT4527 I'm transferring my iTunes library from a PC to my new iMac via home sharing. I've followed all of the steps to "import" my library but the "import" button is greyed out. Any suggestions?

I'm transferring my iTunes library from a PC to my new iMac via home sharing. I've followed all of the steps to "import" my library but the "import" button is greyed out. Any suggestions?

There is no need to import anything or use Home Sharing.
Copy the ENTIRE iTunes folder from the old computer to the new computer, everything will be exactly as it was.

Transfer Itunes library from hold imac to a new one

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for