Will I lose everything?
Hi guys! I am planning on reinstalling windows on my laptop. I have updated my ipod with all my music, and plan on just copying over the 'control' folder to my newly reinstalled computer. What I am wondering is, when I try to connect my iPhone back up to my computer, will I lose my music and ringtones that are currently on my iPhone. Mostly what I'm worried about are the ringtones getting lost, because the music I can just re add onto the phone. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
You must copy your iTunes library(My Documents/My Music/iTunes) to the newly updated computer. If you copy all of "My Documents" this will take care of it. Your ringtones are in the library with your other music. Your iPhone backups are NOT in the iTunes library, but all music and videos are.
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