iPhones, iPods, and iPads forum: how to transfer iTunes library to new computer?

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by slcounty - 10/28/12 3:34 PM

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This did not work. I even uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes on the new computer. It will not copy the music from the phone - the music is in the iTunes on the old computer. Message comes up>"An iPhone can be synced with only one iTunes library at a time.

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Now go to the Apple site and follow their instructions

by mrmacfixit - 10/28/12 3:38 PM

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527

That will move all your music and info from the old machine to the new one

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by slcounty - 10/28/12 5:11 PM

In Reply to: Now go to the Apple site and follow their instructions by mrmacfixit

thanks for the Apple site. I will try that tomorrow when I have a clear head. I thought I had checked that site out today but not sure. Thanks for your help.

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by slcounty - 10/30/12 12:56 PM

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this site was perfect - worked like a charm
thanks mrmacfixit
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527

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(NT) You're welcome. Pleased it worked for you

by mrmacfixit - 10/31/12 7:45 AM

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Apps

by Pete3p0 - 4/17/13 10:53 AM

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Does this also copy over all your apps?

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(NT) Yes

by mrmacfixit - 4/18/13 12:55 PM

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copy & Paste to Docs

by hellwig - 11/3/12 11:45 AM

In Reply to: how to transfer iTunes library to new computer? by slcounty

Go to the Music heading on ITunes, and when all your music comes up, Hit CTRL+A and then copy and paste the entire library into a folder in Documents. After you have done that, save the folder to a disc or flash drive, but it would have to be a large flash drive. Then use the device or disc that you used to save the music in the new computer and transfer the folder to your new computer. Open the folder and hit CTRL+A again and copy and paste to ITunes that is on your new computer. This should work. If the flash drive or disc isn't large enough for all your music, then you may have to do this in increments until all your music is reloaded. As you add new music to ITunes, copy and paste it to the folder you created for your music in Documents so that when you get another computer in the future, you will have it ready to transfer to ITunes again.

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