I have my ipod set on automatic, meaning the song and content is automatically updated when i connect my ipod to my house computer. I have a new laptop that i would like to transfer ALL my music to using only my ipod. is that possible?
Im taking any suggestions, preferably without having to pay/download anything.
2006-10-17 18:02:14 · 2 answers · asked by Steph is tight like a tiger 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
- Start with the iPod disconnected from the computer - DON'T CONNECT IPOD YET
- open iTunes
- open iTunes Preferences - this blocks iTunes from seeing an iPod connection; leave the preferences window up and running
- connect the iPod to the computer, wait about 15 seconds before continuing
- open 'My Computer'
- Tools menu, Folder Options, View tab, enable 'show hidden files /folders'
- open iPod icon in My Computer
- open iPod_Control folder
- you should see a folder named Music
- drag this folder to somewhere on your computer hard drive
- after the copy completes, right-click the new Music folder on your hard drive and select 'Properties'
- clear the checkmark next to 'Hidden'
- Close that explorer window
- eject iPod from System tray "Safely Remove Hardware" icon. This icon looks like a small gray rectangle with a green arrow floating above it. It's only there when a removable device (like the iPod in this case) is attached to the computer. Right-click & select 'Safely remove..', then click 'Stop' in the next window, OK in the next window, and then Close to complete the ejection.
- disconnect the iPod from the computer
- go back to iTunes, cancel the preferences window
- File menu \ Add folder to Library \ find that Music folder copied over from the iPod
Your iTunes library should be back in action!
2006-10-17 18:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its possible, just plug your ipod and you will be able to transfer your music to your new computer. To be sure switch your ipod to manual,.
Cheers
2006-10-17 18:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by Nes S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋