itunes problem

myself321

hi there

when a copy a cd to my computer through i tunes , i plug my ipod and and it moves the songs to my ipod which is great. the problem i have when i delete the tracks from my computer to make space for new ones, when i next plug my ipod in it removes the same tracks from the ipod that i deleted from the pc. how can i stop this

thanks for any help

poppy_f1

the songs need to be on the pc for itunes to see them to keep them on your ipod. as you have discovered if the songs are no longer there the next time you sync the ipod they are removed

myself321

is there away round this problem?

poppy_f1

this program http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/home/ has been mentioned on another thread as a way of getting the music from the ipod onto the PC so it can be recognised in itunes

the other option is to get something like an external hard drive to keep all your music files on so you can keep them on the pc

almillar

myself - that's not the way it's designed. You're meant to have all you music ripped (transferred from CD) onto your computer. Then when you plug your iPod in, your entire music collection, along with ratings, play counts etc, is transferred from your iPod. This syncing of new music added, and old music removed automatically, is what makes the system so easy to use without hassle.
I'd suggest that if you have more space available on your iPod than your computer, you need to upgrade the hard drive in your computer. It's a really good idea to have your music on it, what if you lose your iPod, would you want to re-rip all your music?

Marty_J

In the iPod Window, select the option to manually manage music and videos.

Now, songs will only be added when you drag them to your iPod yourself, and the tracks on your computer won't affect the tracks on your iPod.