ITunes library from one computer to another. I switched computers and want to take my itunes library from the old computer to the new one. How do I do this? Also, I have 4 different ipods, 2 of which are really old and not synced with any itunes library anymore, can I download the songs from the ipod to my new computer?

John Asher May 28, 2009

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The first thing you need to do is make sure have configured your iPod to enable disk use. To do this:

Open iTunes on your old computer.
Connect your iPod to your old computer and wait for it to appear in iTunes.
Select your iPod on the left side of the iTunes window under the Devices section to display your iPod preferences.
Click the Summary tab in the main iTunes window.
Select the "Manually manage music" checkbox. This will also select Enable disk use.
A message appears that says: "Disabling automatic update requires manually unmounting the iPod before each disconnect." Click OK in the message window.
Click Apply in bottom right of the iTunes window.
Is all the music together?To make the move as easy as possible, be sure your music is all in one place.
Open iTunes Preferences:
Mac: Choose iTunes > Preferences.
Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences.
Click Advanced.
Look to see if the checkbox for "Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library" is selected. If it is, skip ahead to Is there enough room on the iPod. If it is not, continue to step 4

Posted on May 28, 2009

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Copy iTunes folder to iPod
To copy all your music files (including the library file that holds all your playlists and other settings) to your iPod:
more details here
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329
Copy iTunes folder to iPod To copy all your music files (including the library file that holds all your playlists and other settings) to your iPod:
more details here
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329

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Hi,

Use iPod Copy or iPod Backup Software One of the easiest ways to move your iTunes library is by use software to copy the contents of your iPod to a new computer. There are a number of these iPod copy or iPod transfer programs.
Read reviews and how-to guides for these iPod transfer programs.
Use iTunes Backup ITunes offers a built-in back up tool that you can find in the File menu. Just go File - > Backup to Disc.
This method will back up your full library (with the exception of audio books from Audible.com) to CD or DVD. All you need are blank discs and some time.
However, if you’ve got a big library, or a CD burner rather than a DVD burner, this will take many, many CDs. This may not be the most efficient way to back up, since you’ve already got hard copies of the CDs you’ve added.
If you’ve got a DVD burner, this will make more sense, as a DVD can hold the equivalent of nearly 7 CDs.
If you’ve just got a CD burner, you may want to consider choosing the option to only back up iTunes Store purchases or make incremental backups – backing up only new content since your last backup.
For more information about this option, check out Apple's guide to the process.
External Hard Drive Hard drives these days offer more storage capacity for lower prices than ever before. Thanks to this, you can get a very large external hard drive for an affordable price. This is another good iTunes backup option.
If you find an external hard drive that you like, you can just connect it to your computer, find your iTunes library (On Windows, it’s the “My Music” folder. On a Mac, it’s just called “Music.”), and copy it to the hard drive to make a backup.
Depending on the size of your library, this may take some time, but it’s effective. Backup utility programs can also be used to make the process more efficient – such as only backing up new files.
Once you have this backup, you can just copy it to your new computer or your old one, if you have a crash.
Migration Assistant (Mac only) On a Mac, the easiest way to transfer your iTunes library to a new machine is to use the Migration Assistant tool. This can be used while you’re setting up the new computer, or after it’s already done. The Migration Assistant tool is used to move data, settings, and other files from your old computer to your new one. Though it isn’t 100% perfect, it moves most files very well and will save you a lot of time.
The Mac OS Setup Assistant will offer you this option as you set up your new computer. If you don’t choose it, you can find the Migration Assistant in your Applications folder, inside the Utilities folder.
To do this, you’ll need a Firewire cable to connect the two computers. Once you’ve done that, restart the old computer and hold down the “T” button. You’ll see it restart and display an orange Firewire icon on the screen. Once you see this, run the Migration Assistant tool, and follow the onscreen instructions.

For Ipod to PC you need ipod manager software .it supports copy ipod to PC or ipod to itunes by drag and drop.
http://www.softwaretree.net/xilisoft-ipo...

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