Transferring iTunes to iPod Help

I can't transfer my iTunes onto my iPod. Something about no free space?

Mary, I've answered you on your other thread. Please post the information I asked for on your other thread. Also, since you are new to the forums, please don't post multiple threads on the same issue. It's very difficult to help someone when you have got to check several threads to keep track of what has been done troubleshooting. Welcome to discussions!@

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Arghhhhh itunes and ipod help

its my mums ipod she brought some song from itunes brought ipod over to me to get the song on pod from itunes off laptop i cant find the songs i believe i need to download from cloud if thats right

Hi clairelajm,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
Typically there are two different ways to get your purchased content into iTunes on your computer. You can either transfer the purchases from the iPod or you can download them directly to iTunes from the Purchased section. The following article shows you how to transfer the purchases.
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
If you would like to download the purchases directly to iTunes, please follow the following article.
iTunes 11 for Windows: Download previous purchases from the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12491
I hope this helps,
-Joe

Itunes and ipod help...

ok, so my computer received a huge error somewheres along the line and it wouldn't even get past the windows loading screen without crashing and giving me the blue screen of death. i reinstalled windows and cleared my hard drive in the process because i figured i picked up a virus that was screwing with my computer.
i've since reinstalled the most of my programs and got to itunes to hopefully get the songs back on. i had back ups made on a partition on my HDD but when i reinstalled windows, i wasn't sure with what got hit and my dad, a total computer genius, suggested to me to just totally wipe it clean. so i did so.
so now im stuck with a newly authorized computer with all my bought songs in the library but none of my other songs. i couldn't burn a cd back up because i couldn't get my computer to work and i couldn't make the folder back up and put it on my nano like the way that itune's tells you to transfer libraries.
so i still got all my songs on my ipod, but any of the new songs i get and try to put on my ipod will ask me to sync my ipod with my new library, thus effectively clearing my ipod and leaving one new cd.
so im sure you guys can see my dilemma and hopefully someone can help me

"so i still got all my songs on my ipod, but any of the new songs i get and try to put on my ipod will ask me to sync my ipod with my new library, thus effectively clearing my ipod and leaving one new cd."
When you connect and get the message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Don't uncheck Sync Music it will be unchecked by default when you choose the manual setting: Managing content manually on iPod
You can retrieve the songs from your iPod by the way. If you have any iTMS purchases on there the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers has been introduced with iTunes 7. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: Transfer iTunes Store purchases using iPod
The transfer of non iTMS content such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward. You can read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
PodPlayer Windows Only
CopyPod Windows Only
Keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again.

Transferring itunes from ipod to the library

Hi, my notebook recently crashed and I was forced to reinstall my Windows XP, which meant that I lost my entire library as well as the itunes application. I still have the library on my ipod. I was wondering whether somebody knows a way to transfer the files from my ipod to restore them in my itunes library on the notebook.

You can't sync or drag your non iTMS music back directly from an iPod to iTunes, the transfer of music is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward. As iTunes 7 is just out some of these may not work with it yet though I haven't experienced any problems with the Mac software I use.
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
PodPlayer Windows Only
There is a new function in iTunes 7 under File, "Transfer Purchases from iPod" which transfers iTMS purchases. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
If your iPod is set to update automatically take care when connecting back to your computer and an empty iTunes. If it is set to automatically update you will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press *No* (or "Cancel" if you are using iTunes 7). Pressing "Yes" (or Erase and Sync in iTunes 7) will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. In iTunes 7 Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Don't uncheck Sync Music it will be unchecked by default when you choose the manual setting: Managing content manually on iPod
You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys (on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘) keys). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer.
Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up in case you have problems again. External drives are comparatively inexpensive these days and you can get loads of storage for quite a small outlay.

Problem transferring Itunes from iPod to New Dell, iTunes and back to iPod

Hello - yesterday I uploaded my iTunes library to new Dell Inspiron Windows Vista successfully by "Transferring Purchases from iPod" back into iTunes;
I am unable to download the "New" library back to my iPod now. I am able to purchase from iTunes and see/listen via computer new iTunes songs, but not able to re-download library to iPod Nano. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!

Since you have a Mac you can use a program called Senuti. It transfers all your material from your iPod to your computer. Download Senuti, then in the preferences, set your destination folder to the iTunes music folder. All the content on your iPod will be placed in there and then all you have to do is transfer that to your new iTunes library. Hope it works out.
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14982

I recently uninstalled my itunes and reinstalled. after that i lost all my music and am unable to put hunderds of songs back onto my itunes and ipod. help!

I uninstalled my iTines and re-installed on my Fujitsu laptop.When I went to synch, I was unable tosynch my iPod to my iTunes. In addtion,I am unable to put my iTunes library of 100s of songs back onto my iTunes or iPod.I have lost all my compilations and my playlists.

Hey bryce255,
Thanks for the question, that definitely sounds frustrating. Luckily, we have steps available that may be able to restore your previous library:
No content shows up in iTunes after updating
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1967
Resolution
1. Quit iTunes.
2. Download and install the latest version of iTunes.
3. Use the Finder (Mac) or Windows Explorer (Windows) to go to the iTunes folder that contains the iTunes library files:
Mac OS X
/Users/username/Music/iTunes/
Microsoft Windows Windows XP and Windows 2000
\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\
Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows 7
\Users\username\Music\iTunes\
4. Drag the iTunes Library file from the above location to the Desktop.
5. Open the Previous iTunes Libraries folder in the iTunes folder.
6. Locate the file named iTunes Library YYYY-MM-DD where YYYY-MM-DD is the date you upgraded iTunes (Year-Month-Day).
7. Drag this file to the iTunes folder (the enclosing folder).
8. Rename this file to iTunes Library.
9. Open iTunes.
You should now see your missing content in iTunes.
If the above does not resolve your issue, you can learn about re-creating your iTunes library:
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1451
Thanks,
Matt M.

Transferring itunes and ipod contents from family comp to new laptop

i got my ipod three years ago and installed it onto my only computer. now im in college and have my own laptop. how do i get my itunes and ipod contents that i've downloaded and bought onto my new laptop? i've tried downloading the software onto the new comp but when i sync my ipod it wants to erase all my songs. is there any way to keep everything i have just transfer it over the my new comp? (also my mom just got a nano and wants to know if she can have a separate itunes library and all on the family comp if mine has to stay there)
dell Windows 2000

"how do i get my itunes and ipod contents that i've downloaded and bought onto my new laptop?"
The transfer of purchased content to authorised computers has been introduced with iTunes 7. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: Transfer iTunes Store purchases using iPod
The transfer of non iTMS content is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward. You can read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
PodPlayer Windows Only
CopyPod Windows Only
"When i sync my ipod it wants to erase all my songs"
When you get the message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Don't uncheck Sync Music it will be unchecked by default when you choose the manual setting: Managing content manually on iPod
You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows with iTunes 7 installed hold down the Control and Alt keys (or Shift + Ctrl keys in older versions). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer: iTunes 7 Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up in case you have problems again. External drives are comparatively inexpensive these days and you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay.

Music not in iTunes or iPod help please!!

I am currently on Windows Vista, but my old computer was XP. The hard drive of my old computer got so full I had to delete all my music to free up some space. I thought I had backed it up on disc use on my iPod, but later I found out that somehow that hadn't happened.
So I figured I could just transfer everything to my new computer from my ipod. I hooked it up, told it not to erase anything, enabled manual use, all that good stuff, and itunes locks up. So I restarted my computer and replugged the ipod, but rater than ask me the same questions itunes just erased everthing on my ipod! The only things in itunes and my ipod are purchases! Most of my songs were from CDs, a lot of which I don't own or have since lost. I had over a thousand songs and now I have 96.
Is there anyway to recover songs off your ipod once itunes decides to delete them or am I just screwed? I didn't even get a chance to download a program that could have transfered my music from my ipod. Please help me!

*The hard drive of my old computer got so full I had to delete all my music to free up some space.*
You really painted yourself into a corner. The better solution would have been to purchase an external drive. I've seen 290G units for less than US$100. The iPod should NEVER be the prime storage device.
*I thought I had backed it up on disc use on my iPod...*
You've got it backwards. The computer's hard drive backs up the iPod. Further, the computer's hard drive should be backed up to CDs/DVDs or yet another external hard drive but certainly not the iPod as the iPod backs up NOTHING.
*Most of my songs were from CDs, a lot of which I don't own...*
Well, now that I realize that you're stealing music, I no longer have any sympathy for you.

PC to MAC,transferring iTunes w iPod.Only itunes purchases switched, not cd

Bought a new MAC finally. Having a hard time transfering all my iTunes over. I changed authorized the new computer and plugged in the iPod. Only the songs I purchased through iTunes transferred over. None of the cd's that I have burned in. Am I missing a simple option that I have not clicked?
Help!!!

Migrate Your iTunes Library from Windows to Mac (and keep your ratings, play counts and date added)
http://www.tunequest.org/migrating-your-itunes-library-from-windows-to-mac/20061 105/
A Guide to Switching iTunes from Mac to Windows (or Vice Versa)
http://ipod.about.com/b/2007/03/11/a-guide-to-switching-itunes-from-mac-to-windo ws-or-vice-versa.htm
Geek to Live: How to move an iTunes library from a PC to Mac (and back)
http://lifehacker.com/software/itunes/geek-to-live--how-to-move-an-itunes-librar y-from-a-pc-to-mac-and-back-242468.php
HOWTO: Move your iTunes music while preserving library data (when you don’t let iTunes manage your music library)
http://hifiblog.com/past/2006/05/11/howto-move-your-itunes-music-while-preservin g-library-data-when-you-dont-let-itunes-manage-your-music-library/
Cheers,
Patrick

Transferring iTunes from iPod to new computer

I have damaged my Apple PowerBook (containing my 'master' iTunes library) beyond repair and am unable to access any data on the drive.
Having purchased a new MacBook I am attempting to move the library of music and images from my 5th Generation 30gb iPod onto the new computer.
I have followed the instructions given here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
Which suggests removing the iTunes folder from the new computer and replacing it with the iTunes folder from the iPod.
But when I open up the iPod icon on my desktop there are only four folders: Calendars/Contacts/Notes/Photos.
There is no iTunes folder?
Can anyone help please.
MacBook & G4 desktop Mac OS X (10.4.8)
MacBook & G4 desktop Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Since you have a Mac you can use a program called Senuti. It transfers all your material from your iPod to your computer. Download Senuti, then in the preferences, set your destination folder to the iTunes music folder. All the content on your iPod will be placed in there and then all you have to do is transfer that to your new iTunes library. Hope it works out.
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14982

Syncing problems with Itunes and Ipod Help?

Okay..I don't even know what's been happening with the newest Ios 5 update for apple products, but since the update, my ipod hasn't been able to synch with Itunes.
For example, I manually organize all my music and when I edit the album artist or the album artwork etc, it would show up in Itunes perfectly, but on the Itouch, nothing has been changed. This means that not only does it now show the album artwork that I set up in Itunes, but also all the artists as well. I've seen many people so far having this problem, but through all the solutions people have said, none have worked for me. Another problem is that it also mix and matches all the songs I have downloaded as well. Only the songs I purchase seem to be alright.
I have tried many things from restoring my Itouch and re-downloading music, manually re-synching my Itouch to see if the artists will show up, but to no avail, it hasn't worked.
Please help me. It's getting quite frustrating that nothing is synching since the newest ios 5.1.1 update. Thank you

The ipod touch will only sync to one computer at a time. If you sync to another it will indeed erase the content from the ipod first, then replace with content from the new computer.
Sign into your account on the computer, make sure it is authorized, then connect the ipod:
Without syncing, File>Transfer Purchases

Error Code (-50) - Trying to Sync Itunes to Ipod - Help!

I've just purchased a number of tunes from ITunes Store and when all the files were downloaded, i clicked in the 'Purchased' folder, right-click - 'add to play-list' etc. They were then all added to the Play Lists I created. Then I went to 'File' - 'Sync Emma's Pink Ipod'.
It shows as 'Connecting to Ipod' - but no loading bar. Then the following error messages appear:
'TheIpod 'Emmas Pink Ipod' could not be upated. Unknown Error occured (-50)
AND:
'The Required Folder can not be found'
Haven't a clue what's happened and im worried to close the ITunes software down in case i lose all my tunes!!
Your help is much appreciated - thanks!
Em

Hi.
try to restart your iPod...
it works...

Transferring dvds to ipod help!

I'm having much trouble finding information on how to play dvd's on an iPod, so can you guys help me out?
(Include any info including software/updates)
Thanks.

You need software to "rip" the movie from the DVD to your hard drive in a format that can used to transfer the movie from the iTunes library to your iPod.
Check this thread.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=343090&tstart=15

Losing cd/dvd drivers when loading itunes/qtime/ipod -- HELP

Can anybody help every time i load my ipod nano and i tunes and quick time i loose my cd / dvd drivers so when i load a cd my pc does not regonise any disk in the drive , but when i reset to previous cd rom works perfect any help appreciated.
Packard Bell Windows XP

Ok here is why the whole CD drive thing wont work. I explained it to someone the other day and i just copied and pasted it so I wont have to repeat myself again
For the most part, what's occurring is one of two things. Either...
A) an application (such as iTunes, etc.) is installing a driver file (as a .SYS) or replacing a working driver file that is referenced within your registry. For some folks, the replaced driver is still referenced by either an UpperFilterCheck or a LowerFilterCheck, and the device manager is actually seeking out that file that, well... no longer exists. Or, when you try and uninstall the application (iTunes is the frequent transgressor) everything is removed, including the related driver files, but the registry isn't altered... so the device manager continues to try and locate that driver file... which no longer exists.
or
B) a virus (or trojan) burrows its way into your file structure, and creates an element of itself disguised as a .SYS file. We've seen this happen before with viral elements disguising themselves as audio or video card driver files, in the efforts of masking themselves from lower-class anti-virus programs (or un-updated ones). In this case, they take on the name of a driver file that the optical drives are "familiar" with, and so, with the intention of being "fast, friendly, and efficient", the optical drives are tapped to utilize this new "driver" file... and it gets referenced in the registry as such.
However, when your anti-virus actually snaps to it, and removes the virus / trojan, and you go off on a virus-killing mission, galavanting through the registry and cleaning the little buggers out in Safe Mode and everything... you might remove the viral elements... but... the reference to them might still remain. The device manager is still looking for that "driver file", and will cause the optical drives to lock up in a Code 39 or Code 41 because of it.
Either way, he thing to do to reclaim your optical drives is located in your registry here:
HKEYLOCALMACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE1 0318}
You'll want to have that open, and a mini-window of the following:
START -> CONTROL PANEL -> SYSTEM -> Hardware (tab) -> DEVICE MANAGER -> Offending Drive (with yellow tag by it) Right-Mouse-Click and PROPERTIES -> Driver (tab) -> DRIVER DETAILS
Notice that list. It references all the drivers that that particular drive is utilizing. There should be a single .DLL (dynamic link library) file and multiple .SYS files. It's the .SYS files we're focusing on, and they should be located in your C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\ folder stem. If you want to open a new window explorer, and go verify that each of those driver files still exists in that folder stem, you may.
At this point, compare the Driver File Detail list with the Registry Tree Location you're sitting in, and look at the UpperFilterCheck and LowerFilterCheck key values. Your offending key value will NOT be on your Driver File Detail list!!! It might be as small as "PFC" or something else, but that value is referencing to a driver file that no longer exists. Delete that offending key value. Close the registry.
Close the Driver File Details and Drive Properties windows. At this point, to finish this up, you need to Soft Uninstall (Right-mouse-click on the drive, and hit "Uninstall" ) the drive(s), let the Device Manager refresh... then hit ACTION -> Scan For Hardware Changes ...
This should start a new Found New Hardware cycle, and.... poof!... your drives should be back to normal.
Here is a microsoft article, its regarding easy cd creater, but its pretty much a similiar thing
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060/EN-US/

Transferring itunes using ipod

First of all thanks in advance for taking a look. I am a computer novice and all this seems to be over my head but I am working at it. Second of all I love this mac. My question is this. I am trying to follow the steps below and when I connect my ipod to the old computer I can select my device but I do not have the option of selecting the summary key. When I hook my ipod up to the Mac I see the summary tab but not on the old pc. I want to transfer the itunes as easily as possible. Would it be easier to transfer by buring to a cd? Thanks again
_Open iTunes on your old computer._
_Connect your iPod to your old computer and wait for it to appear in iTunes._
_Select your iPod in the Source pane under the Devices section to display your iPod preferences in the main library window._
_Click the Summary tab in the main iTunes window._

Not 100% sure, but I don't think you can use an iPod to transfer songs that were synced to it (though there may be some 3rd party programs out that that do). It's relatively simple to copy the folder to an external hard drive and then copy to the new computer. If both computers are Macs, you can buy a firewire cable and start the old Mac up in target mode and copy that way.
You might get more help on this in the iPod forum since it's less a Macbook question than it is iTunes.

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