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Transfering itunes From Desktop to Laptop

10past6
10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
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I've got itunes stored on my desktop, I want to transfer it via a memory stick to a laptop, can anyone please give simple easy to follow instructions please?
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  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    you mean you want all the music thats on the PC?
    you can just install itunes on the laptop anyway.
    your music will be stored in the itunes dafault folder- usually on the C drive
  • bingo_bango
    bingo_bango Posts: 2,594 Forumite
    You can't simply copy the version on your desktop, as it's unique to your PC.

    I assume that what you actually want to do is transfer your library. If so, install iTunes on the laptop, then read the following guides to see which one suits you.

    http://ipod.about.com/od/howtos/a/transfer_itunes.htm

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329

    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/moving-your-itunes-library-to-a-new-hard-drive/

    That should get you sorted.
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    ah ha OK, so if I just log in on itunes on the laptop all my itunes should be there, I'll give it ago.
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  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    wait,no thats not how it works
    you can log into your itunes account but the songs are not streamed for apple
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    custardy wrote: »
    wait,no thats not how it works
    you can log into your itunes account but the songs are not streamed for apple
    arhhhhhhhhhh, OK, you may be able to tell I'm not techie minded, is there anything I can do to get my itunes on the laptop?
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    you can install the itunes program on your laptop
    you can log into your itunes account on your laptop
    you will have to manually move the music over
    go into itunes>edit>advanced
    it should show you where your music is stored eg C:\Users\username\Music\iTunes\iTunes Music

    you can then drag those files onto a usb drive or whatever
    then transfer those to the laptop
    or set itunes to copy all files to your itunes library and drag them into the itunes window
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    OK thanks for the detailed explanation, I'll give it ago and report back tomorrow.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    custardy wrote: »
    go into itunes>edit>advanced
    Advanced is not showing, the only options I have to choose from:

    itunes > edit > select all or preferences
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

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  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    oops yeah preferences then advanced :o
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    custardy wrote: »
    it should show you where your music is stored eg C:\Users\username\Music\iTunes\iTunes Music
    Thanks so far, I can now see where there stored, but I've no idea how I drag them over to the USB
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
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