Can I use an iTunes library backup burned on PC to restore to my iMac?

Mamajag · Mamajag #1 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 02:06 PM

So, I burned a backup of my iTunes library when I thought I was moving from one windows machine to another. I was surprised with an order slip for an iMac instead.

Will the new iMac read that backup created on the PC? The iMac hasn't shipped yet and I'm a bit nervous about that one thing. Thanks.

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #2 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 02:09 PM

I'm pretty sure the data files for playlists etc are in the same format on both machines so it should be absolutely fine.

- Simon

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #3 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 02:12 PM

Welcome to Mac- Forums
Also nice one on the the iMac, I would love to get a surprise order slip for one lol
I am 99% sure that the files that store the itunes data are in the exact same format on both machines so you should be absolutely fine.

- Simon

Mamajag · Mamajag #4 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 02:42 PM

Thanks! I had already moved my daughter into my alienware thinking that DH had not been sold on me trying a Mac. Seeing the order slip made me a very happy camper until I thought of my library in limbo.

Now to get back to checking my order status 100 times a day...

roflitskyle · roflitskyle #5 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 02:53 PM

Congrats on the iMac! Welcome

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #6 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mamajag

Now to get back to checking my order status 100 times a day...

I did the same thing waiting for my MBP to come, at least 100 times a day lol

- Simon

Mamajag · Mamajag #7 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzard2010

I did the same thing waiting for my MBP to come, at least 100 times a day lol

- Simon

At least DH was kind and upgraded the shipping to second day.

Mamajag · Mamajag #8 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzard2010

I did the same thing waiting for my MBP to come, at least 100 times a day lol

- Simon

Quote:

Originally Posted by roflitskyle

Congrats on the iMac! Welcome

Thanks! I thought the wait for my iPad was unbearable. This is insane!

Mamajag · Mamajag #9 (**permalink**)

01-05-2011, 11:38 PM

Just an update for future users: My DVD backups (I had several) were not importable into iTunes. It kept giving me a message saying that the discs were corrupt, but they worked fine on Windows PCs. So while I could copy most of my files off of said discs with Finder, my iPad did not recognize it as the same library and wiped itself. Apple took care of some purchases I had made on my iPad between the death of my PC and the arrival of the iMac (yay!), but it has still been a pain. It may be a better bet to backup the library using an external HDD if you are switching from PC to Mac.

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roflitskyle #5 (permalink)
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Mamajag #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2010 Location: Podunk, MS Posts: 72 Mac Specs: 2012 MBP 16gb ram, 2.3 i7, 500 gb hd, 750 gb hd	01-05-2011, 11:38 PM Just an update for future users: My DVD backups (I had several) were not importable into iTunes. It kept giving me a message saying that the discs were corrupt, but they worked fine on Windows PCs. So while I could copy most of my files off of said discs with Finder, my iPad did not recognize it as the same library and wiped itself. Apple took care of some purchases I had made on my iPad between the death of my PC and the arrival of the iMac (yay!), but it has still been a pain. It may be a better bet to backup the library using an external HDD if you are switching from PC to Mac. Kim I may have moved to Mac to retire as my family's PC techie...
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Mamajag #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2010 Location: Podunk, MS Posts: 72 Mac Specs: 2012 MBP 16gb ram, 2.3 i7, 500 gb hd, 750 gb hd	12-28-2010, 02:06 PM So, I burned a backup of my iTunes library when I thought I was moving from one windows machine to another. I was surprised with an order slip for an iMac instead. Will the new iMac read that backup created on the PC? The iMac hasn't shipped yet and I'm a bit nervous about that one thing. Thanks.
	QUOTE Thanks

Mamajag #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2010 Location: Podunk, MS Posts: 72 Mac Specs: 2012 MBP 16gb ram, 2.3 i7, 500 gb hd, 750 gb hd	12-28-2010, 02:42 PM Thanks! I had already moved my daughter into my alienware thinking that DH had not been sold on me trying a Mac. Seeing the order slip made me a very happy camper until I thought of my library in limbo. Now to get back to checking my order status 100 times a day...
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