Two Libraries

altyson · altyson #1 (**permalink**)

07-22-2007, 12:10 PM

I am trying to have 2 libraries on my Mac. I started ITunes with the option key as per instructions but there was no dialogue box to name the library.

Also when I do create the new library what is the best way to import the songs I want from the old library.

baggss · baggss #2 (**permalink**)

07-22-2007, 01:55 PM

Are you holding down the Option key and then opening iTunes?

For importing, don't. Just add the songs from your Hard Drive directly via FILE > ADD TO LIBRARY.

altyson · altyson #3 (**permalink**)

07-23-2007, 07:37 PM

I am holding down the option key then opening ITunes. If I do this with IPhoto a box pops up asking for the new name but not in ITunes.

baggss · baggss #4 (**permalink**)

07-23-2007, 07:40 PM

What version of iTunes are you running?

altyson · altyson #5 (**permalink**)

07-24-2007, 07:27 AM

Version 7.3.1 I think that is the latest. I did have 2 libraries when it was ITunes 4. I deleted that library a long time ago. While searching for this I read something that if it was in the startup folder or something to that effect, it might not work with the option key. I don't remember where I saw the artilce. I have tried to hold the option key first then start and vice versa.
Again I can get multiple libraries with IPhoto

baggss · baggss #6 (**permalink**)

07-24-2007, 10:41 AM

Hmmm, mine works fine with 7.3.1.

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altyson #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 16, 2004 Location: New Jersey USA Posts: 129 Mac Specs: G5 DP 1.8 160 Super Drive 17 " Display	07-22-2007, 12:10 PM I am trying to have 2 libraries on my Mac. I started ITunes with the option key as per instructions but there was no dialogue box to name the library. Also when I do create the new library what is the best way to import the songs I want from the old library.
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baggss #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	07-22-2007, 01:55 PM Are you holding down the Option key and then opening iTunes? For importing, don't. Just add the songs from your Hard Drive directly via FILE > ADD TO LIBRARY.
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baggss #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	07-23-2007, 07:40 PM What version of iTunes are you running?
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altyson #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 16, 2004 Location: New Jersey USA Posts: 129 Mac Specs: G5 DP 1.8 160 Super Drive 17 " Display	07-24-2007, 07:27 AM Version 7.3.1 I think that is the latest. I did have 2 libraries when it was ITunes 4. I deleted that library a long time ago. While searching for this I read something that if it was in the startup folder or something to that effect, it might not work with the option key. I don't remember where I saw the artilce. I have tried to hold the option key first then start and vice versa. Again I can get multiple libraries with IPhoto
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baggss #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	07-24-2007, 10:41 AM Hmmm, mine works fine with 7.3.1.
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