Windows to Ibook - My IPOD music files

I recently purchased an iBook and would like to move all of my old Itunes music files that i have backed up from my Dell Desktop machine (Windows XP based) onto an external hard drive and install and set them up in I tunes on my new iBook. Can this be done, and if so how?

I would do it just like you have planned, transfer them from the firewire drive to the ibook, and when you open iTunes for the first time it will ask you if you want iTunes to find all your music. Or just select import from iTunes and choose the folder you created on the FW drive.

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I eject ipod.
And then unable to see songs under Music menu.
iTunes shows me that the Audio files are now Other files.
Using Windows Ic can see that on the ipod music files (F00) are stored in \ipod_control\music\ .
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Problem also occurs with podcasts.
Is the unit faulty,

Ipod Nano 4G
iTunes 8.1.1.10
I sync music files onto ipod from itune.
On itunes they show they got there.
I eject ipod.
And then unable to see songs under Music menu.
iTunes shows me that the Audio files are now Other files.
Using Windows Ic can see that on the ipod music files (F00) are stored in \ipod_control\music\ .
I have tried 5Rs several times and disk mode.
Problem also occurs with podcasts.
Is the unit faulty,

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How do I view ipod music files with out using I tunes?

they should be under ur my music folder if u have windows

HT201272 My Windows PC has lost some music files I purchased in iTunes. If I try to use iTunes to restore them it just shows that they are already downloaded. How do I reclaim them?

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My computer crashed and I got another one. Now I want to copy the music from ipod to my computer so when I sync my ipod to the new computer it erases all items on ipod. When I hook up ipod on computer I go into my computer file, click on the F drive and there is no music file in there but when ipod is playing I have 1700 songs. I don't want to lose all this music as that's exactly what will happen if I sync to itunes on new computer. Also if I hook up my husbands ipod and go through same procedure his music shows up in the F drive.

Hello mshell1271,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Your iPod's Music is located with the iPod_Control folder that is hidden by default. So the first thing you'll need to do is enable hidden files and folders on your PC. Here are instructions on how to do this.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/hiddenfil es.mspx
Or use this article to help guide you through the step-by-step process of copying your music over to your new PC.
http://www.metaphoriclabs.com/articles/5-ways-to-copy-music-off-your-ipod-window s-mac-os-x/
B-rock

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"any way to prove the music files currently on my ipod came from one of the Macs I own"
See these.
Moving music from iPod to Mac.
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I recently changed primary computers. How do I get all of iPod mini files in to the iTunes libary on my new computer? It will not allow me to drag and drop.

You need to download an application (I'm assuming for XP) such as PodPlus from www.ipodsoft.com . Unfortunately this costs $15, but you might be able to find something cheaper.
This application lets you take your music off your iPod and put it onto any computer. Obviously, Apple don't like this as it could lead to piracy.
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I was having problems uploading mp3 songs to my iPod. I have been able to transfer songs directly from a folder to my iPod up until about 1 week ago. Apparently songs must now be in the iTunes Library to be transferred to the iPod and must be in like an AAC format. This is apparently also the same with .mp4 format videos.
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iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8) Wow, Apple charged me $450 to repair my iBook suposedly covered by a warranty, a defect is not abuse

ive tried selecting all and dragin to the ipod icon but it jus crashes my computer.
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if the blue screen mentions a specific file, let us know what that is called too. (exact spelling, please.)
here's a reference on the sorts of things i'm asking about:
Troubleshooting Windows Stop Messages
if you're not seeing a blue screen (or just a flash of one), we can use this technique to make hidden blue screens appear for us:
1) Open your system control panel (Start->Control Panels->System).
2) Select the "Advanced" tab.
3) Click the "Startup and Recover" section's "Settings" button
4) Verify that under "System Failure" the "Automatically restart" checkbox is not checked.

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Can The iPod music files by imported back to iTunes To replace missing music files?

My iTunes library is missing many of the files that I have saved. Is there a way to import the files from my iPod back into iTunes to replace the missing original files?

Use the backup of the computer to put the files back.
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Downloading past purchases from iTunes.

How to connect i pad with windows 7 laptop to share music files

I'm trying to connect my i pad to my hp windows 7 laptop to no avail.

Hi tweetdledee7,
It is unclear if you would like to learn how to sync media between your iPad and iTunes Library, or if you are having trouble doing so. The following links may help you find a resolution:
To learn how to sync, take a look here:
Sync your iPhone, iPad, and iPod with iTunes using USB - Apple Support
If you are experiecing issues, this may help:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
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Bobby_D

RESTORED WINDOWS COMPUTER HOW DO I UPLOAD IPOD MUSIC ONTO COMPUTER WITHOUT

i have had to restore my computer due to virus i have lost all my itunes music when i put on 1 of my ipod's it wipes my ipod like my library how do i upload ipod music into itunes

Brendan,
These links will give you several methods of recovering whatever songs remain on your iPod; some free, some third-party software, some more comprehensive for restoring playlists, ratings, playcounts, etc. Read them and their associated links before deciding on a strategy that works for you. There are many various third-party software programs that will offer a more robust process, or an easier GUI. Do a Google search for them if the links below leave you wanting…
Don King Resurrected: Deleted files from hard drive (free user steps – music recovery only)
MacMuse: Computer Crashed (free user steps – music recovery only)
Copying music from iPod to computer (a primer on various methods and software)
Copying Songs from Your iPod to a Mac or PC (resource for 3rd party software)
iPodRip Software
PodUtil Software
XPlay (Software For Music Recovery &/or Cross-Platform Functionality)
XPlay Photo Browser (For recovering Photos)
After recovering your song files, strongly consider developing a thorough backup strategy for just this type of situation.
You need at least three sets of your music:
-- One full set on the PC within iTunes (on internal HD or ExHD)
-- One full set on an separate external backup medium (CD/DVD/ExHD/other)
-- One (full or partial) set on the iPod
Music files on just the iPod and the computer is not considered having any backup. If you cannot store your complete music files on the computer, then create and maintain two external sets.
Backup both the music files and the Library database file (iTunes Library.itl). What are the iTunes Library files?
Here is a post on developing a backup strategy: http://discussions.apple.com/click.jspa?searchID=394618&messageID=1263275

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Hi Everybody.
Basically, I had to reinstall my iTunes software after my ipod broke and they gave me a new one. I am running iTunes 4 I think, because for some reason it is the only on that wants to work on our computer.
The new iPod is working fine, and so is iTunes, but our music files didn't come back up automatically and I need some advice for getting them back on itunes. I've played with it a bit, but I didn't want to go clicking and dragging a bunch of folders to where they might not belong.
Thanks, if you can offer me any help it will be much appreciated. Sean

However, all signs point to "I erased all my itunes music files."
Bummer
is there anything else to try or is my music gone?
Do you still have all or most or some of your music on the iPod? If so:
These links will give you several methods of recovering whatever songs remain on your iPod; some free, some third-party software, some more comprehensive for restoring Playlists, Ratings, Play Counts, etc. Read them and their associated links before deciding on a strategy that works for you. There are many various third-party software programs that will offer a more robust process, or an easier GUI. Do a Google search for them if the links below leave you wanting…
Don King Resurrected: Deleted files from hard drive (free user steps – music recovery only)
MacMuse: Computer Crashed (free user steps – music recovery only)
Copying music from iPod to computer (a primer on various methods and software)
Copying Songs from Your iPod to a Mac or PC (resource for 3rd party software)
iPodRip Software (Free trial: Mac & Windows)
PodUtil Software (Mac & Windows)
YamiPod Software (Free: Mac & Windows)
PodPlus Software (Windows)
TuneJack Software (Windows)
Senuti (Mac OS X v10.3 or higher Recovery Utility)
XPlay (Windows software For Music Recovery &/or Cross-Platform Functionality)
XPlay Photo Browser (For recovering Photos)
Extremely Simple & Free Method: (just to recover the song files – may not work on a Mac)
1 - Open iTunes
2 - Edit=>Preferences=>’Advanced/General’ tab
2a --- Select ‘Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library’: checked
2b --- Select ‘Keep iTunes Music folder organized’: checked
2c --- Click OK to store changes
3 - Attach your iPod to the PC and hold down the ‘Shift+Ctrl’ keys until the iPod is fully recognized (this will defeat the auto-sync process)
4 - If you get a dialog box to link the Library, decline this option
5 - Within iTunes: Edit=>Preferences=>’iPod’ tab: switch iPod to manual transfer – click ‘OK’
6 – Eject iPod
7 – Close iTunes, then reopen iTunes and attach the iPod (it’s in manual sync now)
8 – File=>Add Folder
9 - Browse to and open ‘My Computer’ (click on the ‘+’) and select the iPod (or the lower ‘\iPod_Control’ sub-folder)
10 - Click OK
-- The music files should start to transfer back into iTunes with its correct information
–-- This will take some time depending on your PC’s speed and the amount of songs on the iPod
No Playlists, or Ratings, Last Played, & Play Count attributes will be transferred from the iPod to iTunes using this method.
If you have problems with seeing the iPod within 'My Computer', try again switching your update method to 'manual', detach the iPod, then reconnect the iPod to the PC.
After recovering your Library, strongly consider developing a thorough and frequent backup strategy for just this type of situation (and many other potential disasters).
You need at least two full sets of your music, not including what is on the iPod:
-- One full set on the PC within iTunes (on internal HD or ExHD)
-- One full set on an separate external backup medium (CD/DVD/ExHD/other)
-- One (full or partial) set on the iPod
Music files on just the iPod and only one other medium is not considered having any backup.
If you cannot store your complete music files on the computer’s internal HD, then create and maintain at least two external sets (any multiple combinations of ExHDs, DVDs, CDs).
Backup both the music files and the Library database file (iTunes Library.itl). What are the iTunes Library files?
Here is a post on developing a thorough backup strategy:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=1822938#1822938

How can i transfer music files from my PC to my Mac?

I had a windows XP and all my music files were in the Windows Media Player! Is there any way i can transfer them to my Mac Leopard?

It depends what format they are in. If they are MP3s then simply grab them all up and copy them to a Flash drive (or an external HD), and then drag-drop onto iTunes on the Mac (or Add to Library and navigate to the files).
If they are WMA then they have to be converted to an iTunes-friendly format, e.g. MP3. If you already have an app on the PC then use that, else there are apps for Mac that will do it - I believe one of them is called Switch Converter.
But don't worry, your music files will travel from PC to Mac fine.

How Do I Quickly Find Music Files Not Used By iTunes So I Can Delete Them?

Hello, I have deleted many songs from my Windows iTunes library; but, the music files remain on my hard drive and are taking up space. I need to quickly and efficiently find these music files to delete them. I would prefer to not have to download another utility to accomplish this.
While I now have iTunes setup so that any future deletions will prompt me to move the music file to the recycle bin, I want to clean-up my hard drive.
Thanks in advance for your help!

How did you Migrate? On original Startup, or after starting up and creating a user.
If the latter, then you migrated data is in the migrated user's account.
If that is the case, log into the other account and move the music into the /Users/Shared folder. Then, log into the account you want to use and import the music into iTunes.
If that is not the case, please explain where your music is located.

Windows to Ibook - My IPOD music files

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