I had downloaded songs to my ipod... my computer crashed and i want to save the songs that I already have on my nano without losing any of them when I reinstall itunes. Is there any way it could be done?
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All you need is to transfer all existing music/videos on your iPod back to your computer and iTunes. In this case, all songs/videos are on your new iTunes library that you can syn with whenever you wish to without deleting any files.
For a better transfer, I recommend this iPod transfer program.
With a few simple clicks, it will help you transfer all music/video (both purchased and non-purchased) from iPod to computer, and then you can easily add those songs back to iTunes.
It even has detailed guide on the whole process.
Hope this helps.
I'm not sure how to fix this on a PC, but if you are on a Mac, its very simple.
There is a program called "Podworks". This will read directly from an iPod and it will restore any or all songs back into iTunes or to a location on a disk drive.
Podworks will also recover you playlists as well.
Good Luck.
:)
This is actually pretty easy. If you're using Windows, all you need is a little free app called share pod.
It's available here:
http://www.sturm.net.nz/website.php?Section=iPod+Programs&Page=Sharepod
All of the songs on your ipod are in a hidden folder. If you connect your ipod then go My computer/****'S IPOD then go to tools - older options - view then set it to show hidden files you can view all your music files. However all the files are renamed, so you'd have to go through and identify each song
You want to back up your ipod music . you need to transfer music from ipod to itunes or onto computer. you can do this with software or manual music transfer from ipod to itunes.
If you're having trouble with your iPod, try these steps (known around here as the five Rs) one at a time until the issue is resolved. These steps will often whip your iPod back into shape.
Note: Because Restore erases all of the songs and files on iPod, make sure to back up any files you've saved on the iPod disk. All of your songs, videos, podcasts, audiobooks, and games can be loaded back to your iPod provided that you have them stored in your iTunes Library.
How to restore your iPod:
For Windows:
1. Make sure you've reinstalled the latest version of iTunes.
2. Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer.
3. After a few moments, it will appear in the source list in iTunes. If the iPod's display doesn't show "Connected" or "Do not disconnect" you may need to put the iPod into disk mode to proceed.
4. Select your iPod in the source list and you will see information about it appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.
5. Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download of the latest iPod Software.
The 4 possible restore options are:
Restore Option 1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod.
Restore Option 2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available.
Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
Restore Option 4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
6. A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started.
When this stage is completed, iTunes will instruct you to leave iPod connected to your computer to complete restore.
7. During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage.
Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.
8. After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.
For Mac:
1. Make sure you've reinstalled the latest version of iTunes.
2. Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer.
3. After a few moments, it will appear in the source list in iTunes. If the iPod's display doesn't show "Connected" or "Do not disconnect" you may need to put the iPod into disk mode to proceed.
4. Select your iPod in the source list and you will see information about it appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.
5. Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download of the latest iPod Software. The 4 possible restore options are:
Restore Option 1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod.
Restore Option 2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod, even though a newer version is available.
Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version - Restores with latest iPod Software version on your computer.
Restore Option 4: Restore and Update - Restores with latest iPod Software version on your computer.
6. A message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator's name and password.
7. A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started. When this stage is completed, iTunes will instruct you to leave iPod connected to your computer to complete restore.
8. During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage.
Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.
9. After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.
Or
Try to reinstall
To update and reinstall your iPod software, first download the latest version of iTunes.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Next, open the new version of iTunes and connect your iPod to your computer.
Select your iPod in the source list and click "Check for Update" under the Summary tab. iTunes will check to see if your iPod needs to be updated and perform the update for you.
Hope it may help you;
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