I just got a new laptop - I am trying to transfer my library from iTunes on my old computer and I saved the songs as data files by burning them thru iTunes which is approx 1000 songs and 7 cds worth. They show up when I put the cd in my new laptop but I am having trouble getting them to work in iTunes because when I transfer the new flder into iTunes but take the cd out, it will not play them because it says "Cannot locate the original file" or something along those lines. Anyone know what I am doing wrong? I really want to be transfer this library because it's all music from my own cds that took me forever to do!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. I am somewhat limited in my knowledge of computer stuff, need things spelled out for me sometimes! ;) Thanx in advance for any help!
2007-03-01 12:47:07 · 5 answers · asked by sundance_0083 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
Do you know what the original location is of the files? If you need to, make the folders needed and copy them to that spot on your new laptop's hard drive.
2007-03-01 12:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The newest version of iTunes makes this much easier. But you'll need a few blank CD-Rs to do this:
Go to file, and select "Back up to disc". Then select to back up entire library and playlist. It will then ask you for a disc, and pop it in and it will start backing up everything, when it needs a new one, it'll spit it out and ask for another until it's all done.
Then, on the new laptop, load iTunes, and then put the first CD that you put in into the drive. It will then ask if you want to restore this library, and just select yes. It will then restore everything, asking you along the way for the rest of the discs. And that should be it.
-If you have itunes store purchases, be sure to go to Advanced>Deauthorize this computer , to free up another machine to allow to play that music. On the new computer, open a protected file, or download a free music track of the day, and it will prompt you for a password. Put your iTunes store password in, and it should authorize your new laptop for all purchased music.
2007-03-01 20:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Apple designed Itunes and Ipod to only play one set of tunes from one computer on one Ipod.
Download a copy of copypod. This software allows you to take the tunes from Itunes on one PC and put them onto another. Or from one Ipod onto a different pc.
Enjoy.
2007-03-01 20:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a cd burner and save the memory onto the ram and rom
2007-03-01 20:49:51 · answer #4 · answered by im confused! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have that problem with my upstairs comp. i just save the folder to the desktop and it works fine
2007-03-01 20:50:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋