How do i transfer an itunes library to a new computer?
Q. I just bought a new laptop and was wondering if there was any easy way to transfer my i Tunes library. Most of my library wasn't bought on i Tunes so I know I can't use my i Tunes account. Is there any method of transferring it that would keep all the playlists and everything the way they are now?
Asked by - Fri Dec 31 10:54:43 2010 - Software - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Just copy the entire i Tunes folder. It has your entire music collection, and all your playlists and stuff. It should be just like copying any other folder between two computers. Options for how to copy it: You can copy it using an external hard drive, a USB flash drive, or burn every it to CD's or a DVD. If you have both computers turned on and connected to the Internet, you can copy from one computer to the other using Network Sharing. If they are both Macs, the fastest way is to plug the two computers together with a Firewire cable, and copy using Target Disk Mode. (google Network Sharing or Target Disk Mode if you want instructions on how to use it).
Answered by G Man - Fri Dec 31 11:11:52 2010

How do you move i Tunes library to another computer?
Q. I forgot to consolidate the i Tunes library, so now i've basically lost all my playlists and play counts and all the songs are considered to be recently added. I have copied all the songs into a folder, including the XML i Tunes library document. Is there any chance to fix this? Ps. Importing the XML document doesnt work.
Asked by - Sat Jan 16 04:22:00 2010 - Software - 2 Answers - Comments

A. copy songs from 1 pc to another: (windows): (mac):
Answered by tunesmith - Sat Jan 16 13:09:10 2010

My i Tunes library randomly disapeared, and all the new songs i purchased are gone. How do I get it back?
Q. I went to click on my i Tunes and an option came up asking me to choose a library. I clicked a random one and my really really old library came up that i thought i had lost. Since then i got all new songs and purchased em.. I want them back :'( any suggestions?
Asked by - Mon Aug 24 18:20:25 2009 - Software - 2 Answers - Comments

A. yes. :) this has happened to me before and i want yopu too know that all your music has not been lost! * you can now do a victoy dance!* YAY! go to file and click search music. the computer will then automaticly look for the music which was downloded through itunes and any other source and put them in ur library. some itunes liberies for some reason on the file button do not have the search key. in that case you need to click add folder. and indavidually add the music back on through that button. of course you could also use add file. but that would take longer, becuase instead off adding back on band by band you would have to click each song to get it back on. hope that helped a bit.
Answered by ink - Mon Aug 24 18:30:16 2009

How to remove an itunes library off a computer?
Q. I have my itunes library on my regular computer I use, but its getting fixed so I'm on a loaner computer. I plugged in my ipod to charge and authorized it and now when you press itunes, my library comes up. But I need to turn in my computer so I de-authorized it, but my question is, how do I get my library off of it?
Asked by - Tue Oct 19 21:35:27 2010 - Other - Computers - 2 Answers - Comments

A. you should be able to just tell itunes people that you changed computers and they will put them on the new computer or you can transfer purchase when you plug it in
Answered by - Tue Oct 19 21:55:55 2010

How do I compare my ares music library with my itunes?
Q. Hey, My ares music library has shares all its files with itunes, My itunes music library has around 100 more songs that aren't common with ares. SO how do i locate all those songs in my itunes library and transfer them? Please dont post random links of websites that need payment! I would be grateful for step-by-step clear instructions!
Asked by otter - Wed Sep 30 07:00:55 2009 - Software - 1 Answers - Comments

A. You transfer a song to i Tunes by going to File, Add file to library, and select the song file from there. However, the song files on ares are probably different to the i Tunes files so you might not be able to play them.
Answered by Lion64 - Wed Sep 30 07:14:59 2009

i Tunes Library?
Q. I have my i Tunes library pulled up and can see under the shared menu that someone from my office's library is on there. Is there a way to get songs from this library into mine?
Asked by regina falange - Thu Oct 25 10:59:01 2007 - Music & Music Players - 1 Answers - Comments

A. well, if you can see them, you should be able to play them. i don't think i Tunes will allow you to copy those songs into your library, especially if it's between two separate accounts and not just another version of your library somewhere else. I'm sure if you googled hard enough, you could find a program that would allow you to, but I don't think that's very sporting on Yahoo! Answers.
Answered by The Thought of TBW - Thu Oct 25 11:41:34 2007

How to Transfer itunes library from ipod to new computer?
Q. I have a ipodtouch and had to do a full restore on my computer and now my itunes library is gone, but it is still on my ipod. So its like I have a new computer. Is there a way to take my itunes library (music and applications) from my ipod and put it on my new computer.
Asked by somebody - Sun Jun 21 01:32:59 2009 - Music & Music Players - 9 Answers - Comments

A. Hello somebody, i Pod to Computer Transfer is designed to help you backup all your files from your i Pod. Recover lost or missing music or backup and restore all of your i Pod content; including your favorite songs, videos, photos, Play Lists and more. (Photos, Music, artists, albums, ratings and play list library). It's fast, easy and wonderful!
Answered by nance.kate - Tue Jun 23 09:03:21 2009

How to import old i Tunes library including same format and nonpurchased songs?
Q. Okay this is a tall order. I recently re-formatted my computer. I still have everything from the old computer there but in a seperate file. I plugged in my i Pod and it's now a completely new library. I want to get my old library, including all the songs I didn't purchase from i Tunes. The music is still somewhere on my computer so that may help. Please help, thank you Okay maybe this will be simpler to ask: Can i go somewhere in my old computer files to pull up i Tunes and it will be the same?
Asked by JRZTRSH {ballerina} - Tue Mar 15 23:14:53 2011 - Other - Computers - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Try ipod transfer, it can backup all your ipod music to your computer, and export all music from i Tunes library to your ipod/iphone. Hope it works.
Answered by - Wed Mar 16 01:28:58 2011

How do I sync the i Tunes library of applications to i Pod library?
Q. Whenever you download an application from your i Pod Touch and sync it with your computer, it adds the application to the i Tunes library. Is there a way to simplify it, as in when you delete it from your i Pod, it no longer remains in i Tunes? I am attempting to simplify the library in the event of transferring to a newer i Pod touch generation.
Asked by - Wed Jan 13 03:42:58 2010 - Music & Music Players - 3 Answers - Comments

A. As you want to transfer files on your computer to your ipod. you can't transfer it directly. you need a powerfulipod transfer tool. You can try AVCWare i Pod to i Pod/Computer/i Tunes Transfer. With it you can: 1: Transfer i Pod files to Computer 2: Transfer i Pod files to new i Pod 3: Transfer i Pod files to i Tunes 4 Transfer local files to i Pod without i Tunes 5: Manage your i Pod like a movable hard drive and transfer ipod videos/photos/music between i Pod and i Pod, i Pod and computer/laptop, ipod and itunes. You can find it here: It is easy to use and you can try it now.
Answered by yumenn321 - Fri Jan 15 20:18:37 2010

i Tunes library?
Q. I downloaded that new i Tunes - it's great, but one problem - i'm having problems with sorting tracks in my library. I used to be able to "grab" and drag tracks anywhere i wanted, but not any more. So how can I put the tracks in order I prefer?
Asked by [S.B.] - Mon Oct 29 03:10:14 2007 - Software - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Try ordering your songs by number instead of by Name, Time or Artists. That way you can drag your music anywhere you want. If not try the method above.
Answered by - Thu Nov 1 20:47:51 2007

How can i transfer Purchased items from my Itunes library to another itunes library on the same computer?
Q. okah, With my i Pod touch, i have my itunes library in my brothers acount,i have i Tunes in my acount and i want to transfer my purchesed Videos and Applications to it. How can I do this.
Asked by - Fri Apr 17 21:10:27 2009 - Software - 2 Answers - Comments

A. All you need to do is import it into the other library. 1. Make sure you know where the items you want to move are stored. If you are unsure, open up the library that they are currently in, right click on the item and click on "get info". At the bottom of the window that will display it will give you the complete file path to where the item is stored. 2. Open up the library you want to add the videos and applications to. Under the "File" menu, there are a couple of import options. You can use whichever will work better for you. -Importing by file will allow you to import a single file -Importing by folder will allow you to import an entire folder of files 3. When you select one of the importing options a window will… [cont.]
Answered by chicaespanola - Fri Apr 17 22:21:01 2009

How do you transfer Itunes library to new computer without Ipod?
Q. My friend bought a new computer and got rid of his old one. He bought music from Itunes before he got a new computer. But he never put it on an Ipod. How can you recover your music from your account and redownload it to your new itunes library?
Asked by Russ - Sat Jan 8 17:08:20 2011 - Music & Music Players - 6 Answers - Comments

A. It won't be a problem if you use AVCWare i Pod to i Pod/Computer/i Tunes Transfer. It automatically transfers your i Pod and i Phone music, video, playlist, photos to computer and i Tunes. Backup all your music and video in a couple of clicks. Really makes music and videos sharing pretty simple and enjoyable. Wish this can help and good luck. I think its step by step guide is most helpful. It is easy to use and you can try it now.
Answered by - Sun Jan 9 07:09:37 2011

Itunes Library?
Q. I downloaded a bunch of songs on my original Itunes disk that in which held my original library. Now I have another computer, I no longer have that disk so I downloaded Itunes from the apple website. I have tried to start a library with this new Itunes download but keep getting a message that I am unable to sync without erasing the contents of my old library. Anyway to get around this? I thought you could always add to you Ipod without having the same library.
Asked by ronnie11520 - Sat Dec 29 21:29:00 2007 - Software - 1 Answers - Comments

A. You have to disable the "Automic Sync" option on the i Pod, in order to add onto your i Pod, check the option "Manually manage ipod" this will allow you to add on music from other sources and libraries. you can do this by going to the Main screen of the ipod when you sync your ipod in.
Answered by Trying to Help - Wed Jan 2 14:22:55 2008

How do you restore a lost i Tunes library, without having to create a new library?
Q. I lost my i Tunes library on my computer, but I have an i Pod with all of my songs in it. Will I have to start a new library, or can I somehow bring up my old library?
Asked by - Fri Apr 17 19:40:07 2009 - Software - 2 Answers - Comments

A. You can't bring up the old library but you can recreate it using your i Pod. There are some programs out there that can do it for you, but I prefer to do it myself (no risk of spyware etc that way). To manually transfer your music off of your i Pod: 1. Enable viewing of hidden folders on your computer. How exactly to do this varies by operating system, so just run an internet search for "show hidden folders in ___" where blank is Windows XP or whatever operating system you have. 2. Connect your i Pod to your computer and open it up using My Computer. When you open it up you should see a folder labeled "Music" 3. Copy that music folder to your computer - you can drag and drop it or do a right click and select copy and… [cont.]
Answered by chicaespanola - Fri Apr 17 23:57:36 2009

How do you transfer your i Tunes library to Rhapsody in full?
Q. I just got a blackberry storm and recently my ipod broke. I am really trying to transfer my entire i Tunes library to rhapsody so I can put it on my phone. When I import my i Tunes library through rhapsody it only transfers about half of the library. Is there any way to transfer the entire library to rhapsody or to some other program so I can have all my music on my phone? Thank you.
Asked by spam - Mon Apr 13 01:40:10 2009 - Software - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Anything you purchased in i Tunes will not transfer to your Rhapsody library due to DRM placed in the files by Apple. That's how anti-piracy has hurt you, anybody else have a complaint? I have a few.
Answered by - Mon Apr 13 01:47:24 2009

How do you Transfer your i Tunes Library to another computer?
Q. I've recently had a few minor problems with my computer. These minor problems are beginning to evolve into major problems and I can't deal with it. I decided it's time to buy another computer. And the only problem that I have with this, is the hundreds of dollars spent on my i Tunes Library will be lost. I wanted to know if anyone knows how to transfer my i Tunes library to another computer once I've disposed of this one.
Asked by Big Mike - Tue Jul 7 16:13:28 2009 - Software - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. There are several ways to transfer your i Tunes library to another computer. DO NOT rely on i Tunes letting you download your purchases again, as this is against their official policy: I just transfered by i Tunes library to another computer using an external hard drive. Here's how I did it: - 1. You may wish to consolidate your library first. Click "File", and under "Library" select "consolidate library". This will ensure that all the songs in your i Tunes library are located in the "i Tunes music" folder by copying files if necessary. - 2. Now open Windows explorer and locate the "i Tunes Music" folder. It should be under Documents and Settings > [your username] > My Documents >… [cont.]
Answered by - Sat Jul 11 03:46:25 2009

How do I continue using an existing ITUNES library once Ideleted the itunes program?
Q. I had an existing Itunes library but deleted the Itunes file from my computer because it was making my computer run slower. When I needed to add new songs I dowladed Itunes again but it says that in order to add songs I need to delete the other library I was using before. How can I still use one library because I have hundreds of songs on the other one?
Asked by Tiffany J - Wed Jul 22 19:23:05 2009 - Software - 1 Answers - Comments

A. What you want to do is hold Shift (windows) or option (mac) while opening itunes. This will bring up something that asks, "new library" and "choose library." Simply select "choose library" and locate your old Itunes library. It should be located somewhere around My Music > Itunes > itunes library. Hope you find it! (:
Answered by stephanie. - Fri Jul 24 02:05:50 2009

How do I stop i Tunes from automatically adding files I download to my i Tunes library?
Q. I'm not all that computer savvy, and my i Tunes is somehow set to automatically add each music file I download to my i Tunes library. This is incredibly annoying because sometimes the files are corrupt and I have to delete them. How do I set i Tunes so that it will not add files to my library automatically? Any help will be appreciated. Thank you!
Asked by absent_guile - Fri Dec 4 00:41:47 2009 - Music & Music Players - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Don' buy files from i Tunes, buy from Amazon. Cheaper price and you can add them where you want.
Answered by - Fri Dec 4 00:49:59 2009

My i Tunes Library has erased itself - how do I transfer my ipod songs back to the library?
Q. My i Tunes library decided it would erase all my songs, for no apparent reason. Now, its only put the songs I've got off the i Tunes store back on my library - this doesn't include the dozens of albums I also have on my ipod, and I really don't have the time to get all my discs onto the library again. How do I transfer ALL my songs from my ipod to my library?
Asked by Amy D - Sun Jun 13 12:23:46 2010 - Music & Music Players - 6 Answers - Comments

A. I recomend an i Pod to i Tunes transfer to you. It can transfer all your i Pod files including i Pod music, video, photo, apps, podcast, tv shows to your i Tunes easily and fast even for new users. Related user guide:
Answered by Warsen - Sun Jun 13 19:50:15 2010

How do I move my i Tunes library from my old computer to my laptop?
Q. I just got a laptop for college, and I want to transfer my i Tunes library from my family's home computer to my laptop. I have around 30 gigs of music, so I really don't want to have to burn everything to cds and transfer them that way. Are there any free programs I can download to move my library? Both of the computers are PCs, if that makes any difference.
Asked by Kayy x3 - Tue Jun 30 13:46:35 2009 - Software - 2 Answers - Comments

A. The best way would be to setup a network and copy over your files. Other methods would be to use your i Pod (if it's big enough) or an external hard drive. You can use the Backup feature in i Tunes if you want to save your ratings, play count, etc. If you just want to transfer over the MP3's and reload your library you can do that too. I would personally recommend getting an external hard drive to keep a backup. If you want to burn your library to CD(s) or DVD(s) you can use the backup feature in i Tunes:
Answered by Samuel Adams - Tue Jun 30 13:50:17 2009