I just got a new macbook laptop. How do I switch my iTunes library from my main computer to the laptop?
2007-07-05 12:41:59 · 5 answers · asked by L0V3/HAT3 M3 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Back up the music to CDs, an external hard-drive, flash drive, or any other data storage device and download it onto the new computer.
2007-07-05 12:45:12 · answer #1 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have your options. Here are some I know:
- Store on optical discs (CDs/DVDs) and move the files to your new computer with the discs.
- Store on a hard drive and move the iTunes library to the new computer
- Use Migration Assistant if you're transporting the iTunes library from an older Mac.
- Use a USB/Firewire cord and transfer the files between the two computers.
I hope that helps.
Good luck!
2007-07-05 19:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by Lucifer Sam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what os is on your main computer? I know i can "migrate" my itunes library by copying the entire music directory that itunes is configured for, pasting it on another computer and then telling the new copy of itunes on the other computer that the music directory for it to use is the pasted folder (and it works, at least on a windows based pc).
the most important folder in the transfer process is the itunes folder in the music directory, it contains the itunes user music database which is a database of all your songs.
with this method you do not need to authorise your pc because it looks like the original music library and all your song names, artwork and ratings are kept intact.
2007-07-05 19:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Aleem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Copy the files to your new computer. When you try to listen to them you will be asked to 'Authorize' the computer. You can do this for up to 5 computers.
2007-07-05 19:44:59 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a data transfer program
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2007-07-05 19:46:42 · answer #5 · answered by django716 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋