Transferring iTunes music/account info to a new PC

iTunes question...
I fried my PC with water, bought a new one and downloaded iTunes. Not surprisingly it will not sync with all my music (specifically CD's I had burned). Is there a way to get back to where I was on the old PC?

Of course it will not... iDevices have never been backup devices.
Use the backup of your old computer to put everything on the new computer.

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  • ITunes music AND Info to a new computer

    Evening all and Merry Christmas,
    So here is my situation, I have an seven year old Cicero that has packed it in. I placed all of my music on an external drive so that I could free up hard drive space on my computer and continued to consolidate my tunes there. This proved beneficial when my computer died.
    Problem....Now I have a new computer and I would like the new iTunes program find my music files on the external drive as well as all of the information that goes with it. Over the years I have really added a lot of detail to the library of tunes (i.e. ratings, comments, album artwork, BPM, number of times played, skipped, etc...). I would also like the the new iTunes to continue to consolidate any new files to this same hard drive location.
    I have searched the Net, watched videos, scanned forums and tried to get the music AND information from the external drive into the new iTunes, to no avail. It is really frustrating because I can usually solve these kind of issues out on my own, but this one has stumped me. I can get the music, but it is all blank.
    I would like to not have to copy/move the music to the new computer, but if this has to happen so be it. Looking forward to some answers that could be understood by an 11 year old.
    Thanks for your time.
    B. Carmichael

    Problem....Now I have a new computer and I would like the new iTunes program find my music files on the external drive as well as all of the information that goes with it.
    All of the info is in the iTunes library file, which the default location is in \Music\iTunes\ folder on your C: drive.
    If you do not have that. you cannot get the info.

  • Transferring iTunes music from external HD to new iMac

    I've searched and read and still am a little confused, so apologies ahead of time for asking yet another transfer music question.
    I had to do an erase and install of Leopard onto my iMac Intel; I've since performed a software update and now am running iTunes 9. My iTunes music is still on an external HD back-up.
    Can someone be kind enough to list the steps needed to transfer my iTunes 8 library from the external HD to the iMac's iTunes 9 while maintaining playlists, album cover art, etc.? I also have some other music (mp3s) in a separate folder (user/Music/allofmp3) that I need to transfer over as well.
    Much thanks ahead of time!

    Can someone be kind enough to list the steps needed to transfer my iTunes 8 library from the external HD to the iMac's iTunes 9 while maintaining playlists, album cover art, etc.?
    My iTunes music is still on an external HD back-up.
    If you only backed up your iTunes music and not the entire \Music\iTunes\ folder, you have no playlists, album cover art, etc.

  • I had itunes years ago but the email address associated with this is not longer in use. Is there anyway to updating and transferring all music and data to a new email address?

    I had itunes years ago but the email address associated with this is not longer in use. Is there anyway to updating and transferring all music and data to a new email address?

    Hello Graceevelyn23,
    Thanks for the question, and welcome to Apple Support Communities. You can update the primary email address that is used for your Apple ID:
    Apple ID: Changing the email address you use for your Apple ID
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5621
    Thanks,
    Matt M.

  • When transfering iTunes music from an older computer to a newer computer, do the versions need to be the same on both?

    When transfering itunes music from my older computer to a newer computer, do both itunes need to be the same version?

    No... the target machine needs to be running the same version or better.
    These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
    Method 1
    Backup the library with this User Tip.
    Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
    Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
    Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
    Method 2
    Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
    Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
    I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
    If you have an iOS device that syncs with contact & calendar data on your computer you should migrate this information too. If that isn't possible create a dummy entry of each type in your new profile and iTunes should offer to merge the existing data from the device into the computer, otherwise the danger is that it will wipe the information from the device.
    If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
    Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library, or a backup of it, then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data.
    tt2

  • I transferred itunes library from old PC to new PC. The content all shows when I launch iTunes on the new PC now. The previous content does not show in iTunes but folder still looks like it is on hard drive on new PC. Suggestions on how to properly merge?

    I transferred itunes library from old PC to new PC. The content all shows when I launch iTunes on the new PC now. The previous content does not show in iTunes but folder still looks like it is on hard drive on new PC. Suggestions on how to properly merge?

    Before you connect any device to a new library go to the Devices tab of the the preferences panel via Edit > Preferences (Windows) or iTunes > Preferences (Mac) and ensure the box next to Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically is ticked. You can now safely connect the device to your computer without the danger of media being automatically deleted or overwritten.
    To get all your content off your connect your iPad to your new computer.
    Then use a 3rd party piece of software to transfer your content
    I have found Senuti useful but there are others listed in the article I linked to in a previous post.
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991
    That will let you transfer your non purchased content
    For Purchased content log in to iTunes on the new computer
    In Itunes Store click on Purchased under the Quick Links section on the right.
    Download any music by clicking on the cloud button

  • HT4759 In order for me to take advantage of transferring files, music, docs I need a new mac 10.5 or later. My computer is 10.4.11. So in other words I need to buy a new computer? To be able to use icloud sufficiently.

    In order for me to take advantage of transferring files, music, docs I need a new mac 10.5 or later. My computer is 10.4.11. So in other words I need to buy a new computer? To be able to use icloud sufficiently?

    Maybe, maybe not.
    Get more information about your computer. Go to the Apple in the upper left corner of any window, then "About This Mac", then "More Info..."  Copy and paste the information here, but omit the serial number and Hardware UUID (if present).
    For full iCloud you need 10.7  But the question really is, do you need all the things it does?  I mean really?  Oh, you don't mention if this question is in conjunction with some device you own. To whom and how are you transferring files?

  • HT1349 what is the quickest way to move all my iTunes music, video, etc. to a new computer? any help would be appreciated.  thanks.  p.s. i purchased a belkin transfer cable - will that work?

    hi - i'm a newbie - what is the quickest way to move all my iTunes music, video, etc. to a new computer? any help would be appreciated.  thanks.
    p.s. i purchased a belkin transfer cable - will that work?  i have an iPod Touch.

    You copy it from one computer to the other.
    Type "move itunes library" into the google search bar.
    You have posted in the iphone forum.

  • My old laptop crashed and I need to restore my iTunes music and movies to my new laptop from my iPod Touch. Help please. Thanks!

    My old laptop crashed and I need to restore my iTunes music and movies to my new laptop from my iPod Touch. Help please. Thanks!

    See:
    Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

  • Transferring iTunes music info onto a new computer

    I know this question has been asked a zillion times:
    I'm going to get a new computer. I want to transfer all my iTunes music info to the new computer.
    I have about 4,000 songs. I've spent countless hours filling in what album each song comes from, what year released, album covers, etc.
    How do I transfer this info to my new computer?
    Someone please explain this to me step-by-step or send me a link to where I can get the info.

    Don't confuse the _iTunes folder_ and the _iTunes music folder_.
    1. Make sure external HDD is connected
    2. Install iTunes on new computer
    Correct.
    3. Copy the old iTunes music folder in C:\docs & settings\ to the new computer
    No.
    Copy the _iTunes folder_ and everything in it to (/My Documents/My Music in XP) or (/Music/ in Vista). These are the default locations for the iTunes folder.
    4.- Launch iTunes and immediately hold option to select existing library
    Option is for Mac. Shift is for Windows.
    If you copy the _iTunes folder_ to the above locations, you do not need to hold Shift. iTunes will use the default _iTunes folder_ in the above locations.
    5. Set iTunes music dir to E:\ via Edit -> Preferences...
    If _iTunes Music folder_ location on the old computer was set to use the external (E:\) you do not need to change anything. Make sure the external has the same drive letter as on the old computer.

  • I want to completely restart my iTunes music library without creating a new account.. How can I do that?

    I want to delete all the music in my iTunes library and restart fresh with new music without creating a new account.. how do I do that.?

    Maybe you should post it in iTunes forum. I will ask the host to relocate your post.

  • Need help transferring itunes library from old computer to new laptop

    Hello,
    I recently purchased a new laptop and am having trouble getting my library to transfer to my new laptop, i followed this step by step process http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329?viewlocale=en_US and in the end ended up with no music on my ipod and no music in the itunes library on my new computer...
    So then i went into Itunes on the new computer and clicked import library under File, so i found the Music folder that i had transferred over and it imported the music but all my playlist were not there, just songs. So i ended up syncing my ipod back to my old computer so i would get all the songs and playlist back on as it was originally before this whole process...
    My desktop runs XP while my new laptop runs Vista Ultimate w/ SP1 home edition, dont know if this matters...
    So not sure where i should go from here, i have already Authorized my laptop with the itunes store , i was thinking of uninstalling Itunes on my laptop and starting over from scratch, will this help?
    BTW when i did the original transfer i used my Ipod as the hard drive as it had plenty of storage room left on it, i do have access to a 250GB external HD i was thinking of using that and trying that to transfer the library...
    So if anyone can tell me how to transfer my Itunes library from old comp to new laptop it would be greatly appreciated...

    The method you used should work if followed exactly.
    The key points are - is your music all together? It must all be in the iTunes Music folder in the iTunes folder.
    When you copy the iTunes folder to the iPod you get the library database with your playlists and the iTunes Music folder containing the music files.
    Since you had trouble doing this with the iPod, why not try copying your iTunes folder to the external drive.
    The method is identical the one for the iPod except you leave out the iPod specific stuff.
    You install iTunes on the new PC, then you drag the newly created iTunes folder out the Music folder to the desktop, then you copy the iTunes folder from the EHD into Music, replacing the one you dragged out.
    When you have done that, you need to check that your account has full control of your iTunes folder - Vista is fussy about that - you will not be able to edit track info if you don't have full control.
    Vista file folder permissions help
    http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2464a180-e5dc-45d1-a2b8-3c8a 2b571e9d1033.mspx
    http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/25/how-to-take-ownership-and-grant-permiss ions-in-windows-vista/

  • Transferring iTunes music library from a mac to a PC

    Hi
    Does anyone know how i can transfer all the songs on my mac iTunes to my new windows iTunes? I followed the instructions on the msn support website but these instructions must only be for transferring the iTunes library from a mac to a mac, or from a pc to another pc, and not from a mac to pc or vice versa.
    I`ve just bought a laptop to take to university and i want to bring my music library with me.
    When i loaded up my itunes from mac onto the pc it just keeps saying windows does not recognise the type of file. Is there a way of changing the settings so that windows will recognise and run a mac file?
    If anyone knows that'd be of great help

    The music files will transfer and play without a problem.
    You will need to download a Windows version of iTunes and the iPod Updater in order to use the PC. The Mac versions will not work.
    iPod Updater
    iTunes Download Page
    There may be some problem with the Windows version of iTunes reading the Mac's iTunes Library file. This may prevent you from completely moving over some of the music meta-data from the Mac to the PC.
    There have been some posts on this, but I'll need to search for them.
    Also see this for the transfer process: Buegie, "transfering music to another pc." #4, 11:22pm Oct 14, 2005 CDT
    EDIT: Based on an old post I had copied into my "iPod Hints" file, here is how one contributer gave a high-level process:
    i 1) copy the iTunes Music folder to your Windows machine, replacing the existing folder (back up the existing one first)
    i 2) copy the iTunes Music Library.xml file to your Windows machine, and change the name to e.g. iTunesMac.xml so iTunes won't write over it.
    i 3) delete any "iTunes Library.itl" file (back up the existing one)
    i 4) run iTunes, and do File > Import... and pick iTunesMac.xml
    Hope this helps.

  • Can i delete my itunes store account and create a new one?

    i have an itunes account open already but its old and full of old downloads and songs which are not relevant to me anymore. id like to delete my account and open a new one, is this possible? if not, how could i make a new account with the same email as my old account?
    any help is much appreciated, thank you.

    Then just delete the music from your iTunes library that you no longer want.
    There is no reason to create a new iTunes account to purchase new music. This will not delete the old music in your iTunes library.

  • Transferring iTunes library from USB drive to new laptop. Many issues.

    First off, I usually can only listen to my music if I plug in the USB drive with the original music on it.
    Now, iTunes is telling me that some of my music "cannot be found." Please help!

    Hello TNCGRCT,
    It sounds like the library was successfully transferred to the new computer, but the songs were imported into a new iTunes library. If you still have access to the external drive, or better yet the previous computer, we will want to transfer the iTunesLibrary.itl file and open it with iTunes:
    iTunes: How to open an alternate iTunes Library file or create a new one
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1589
    More helpful information...
    Where are my iTunes files located?
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1391
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
    Thanks,
    Matt M.

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