Transferring itunes from old pc to new pc

PLEASE HELP. I am trying to use my IPOD as a hard drive to transfer my itunes music from my old pc to my new pc. I followed some instructions and was able to transfer the file names but no music plays when I click on them. Please help me and telling me what I need to do to fix it.

they are itunes purchases. I just want to put the music files on the new computer to be able to play and download new itunes music from my new pc.

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  • HT4527 When transferring iTunes from old computer to new computer, even though all of songs were copied over, not all of them went to iTunes, some appear to be stored elsewhere. How can I find these songs, and how do I transfer them to iTunes?

    When transferring iTunes from old computer to new computer, all my songs were copied over, but not all of them were stored in iTunes. It appears they are on the computer somewhere, but not on iTunes. Where are these other songs likely to be, and how can I get them onto iTunes? Because of this problem, Apple will not allow me to update my iPhone.

    You may/must have had music files stored outside of your iTunes library.
    I'd recommend going to the Finder and then via the search box look for files with mp3 aif m4a aac etc. depending on the music format your digital music had. With the list of files shown you should be able to learn which files were stored outside of your music > itunes folder
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    Then when you find the missing files, on the new computer you can do add to library and go to the folder on the other computer where the missing files are - if your systems are networked - or sneak them over using a USB thumb drive or portable hard drive if you have lots of files, or if you like to have an extra backup of that music, copy to optical disc.

  • Transfering iTunes From old PC to New PC

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    Hi,..
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    painstakingly ollowed instructions on how to use ipod mini as hard drive, but found out none of my music tranferred. i have access to my old itunes - can i transfer directly from desktop to laptop? thx.

    Hi there,
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    Music sync'd to an iPod using iTunes doesnt show up as files (they're 'invisible'). As I remember it is only files that you hand copy to the mounted hard disk that do show up.
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  • Transferring itunes from old computer to new one

    I need to transfer my itunes songs from my old computer to my new one. I am going to donate my old computer, so I'll wipe it clean once I'm done. I just wanted to know if there is an efficient way to transfer songs to a new computer since I already did a lot of work loading songs onto the old one!
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    There's a good guide at this link: "New PC & moving itunes library" http://blog.jillesvangurp.com/2006/01/09/new-pc-moving-itunes-library/

  • HT1751 Transferring itunes from old computer to new computer

    I would like to set up my new computer and transfer my itunes to it from my old computer but I cannot see the option 'organize library'in the option file, library, can anyone help?

    What version of iTunes are you using?

  • Trouble with transferring iTunes from old computer to new computer.

    I have tried twice; once using the iPod and once using an external storage hard drive to transfer my music.
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    You may/must have had music files stored outside of your iTunes library.
    I'd recommend going to the Finder and then via the search box look for files with mp3 aif m4a aac etc. depending on the music format your digital music had. With the list of files shown you should be able to learn which files were stored outside of your music > itunes folder
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    Then when you find the missing files, on the new computer you can do add to library and go to the folder on the other computer where the missing files are - if your systems are networked - or sneak them over using a USB thumb drive or portable hard drive if you have lots of files, or if you like to have an extra backup of that music, copy to optical disc.

  • TS2972 can I use home sharing to transfer iTunes from old computer to new computer?

    can I use home sharing to transfer iTunes from old computer to new computer?

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    Transferred music files from old pc to new with minimal difficulty, but have now realized all songs downloaded to my library from ITunes have failed to make the trip!
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  • HT3258 after   transferring data from old mac to new mac, I can't see the transfer files and application on new mac.?

    How can I see the      data and application that I transferred from Old Mac to New Mac?
    Transfer of all the files and application was successful but I can't see it on the New Mac.
    Help.

    Thanks for your reply
    I did reboot the system.
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    One thing though when the system finished transferring the files
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    " 2013-09-11 04:18:05 +0000 Paul Nirwan could not be created.
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    Second time also said that Paul'Mac already exist, Paul'Mac 2 created.
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    It will be using too much space on hard drive if Ileave it therre.

  • Transfer itunes from old pc to new pc

    how do I transfer my itunes library from old pc to new laptop without having to download all music again. Can i transfer it to new laptop fom my ipod

    *Can i transfer it to new laptop fom my ipod*
    Yes you can. iTunes will only let you copy your iTunes Store purchases directly from an iPod to the computer, you'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer
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    iPod2PC Windows Only
    iDump Windows Only
    YamiPod Mac and Windows
    iPod Music Liberator Mac & Windows
    Floola Mac & Windows
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    iGadget Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
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