Move iTunes Library from Mac Back Up to WIN 7 PC

pethomas12 · pethomas12 #1 (**permalink**)

06-16-2011, 10:06 AM

First, I apologize if this has been covered!

I have a very specific problem: I am without my MBP for about a month (it's already gone) -- I have my MBP/iTunes Library backed up on an external drive. I want to import my iTunes Library from that drive to my Win 7 PC. Does anyone know how to either do this, or a good alternative?

So far, I've tried to connect the Mac external drive to my PC, but of course, the PC won't recognize it or open it -- therefore, I couldn't copy the files over. Next, I connected my iPod -- my PC said it needed to be reformatted for Windows or restored as a windows ipod before it would synch. I did not do this, as I assumed it would wipe the info.

Need your expertise -- thank you!
Ed

Inabsentia · Inabsentia #2 (**permalink**)

06-16-2011, 03:54 PM

There is some software available to do this, for both Windows and Mac. However, one of the best methods around is this DIY. It is a long read, but worth it:
Transferring your iTunes Library | iLounge Article

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pethomas12 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 14, 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 12 Mac Specs: MBP late '08, Lion, 26" cinema display, iPad, iPhone 4, Airport Extrm, Dell Latitude E6400 Win 7	06-16-2011, 10:06 AM First, I apologize if this has been covered! I have a very specific problem: I am without my MBP for about a month (it's already gone) -- I have my MBP/iTunes Library backed up on an external drive. I want to import my iTunes Library from that drive to my Win 7 PC. Does anyone know how to either do this, or a good alternative? So far, I've tried to connect the Mac external drive to my PC, but of course, the PC won't recognize it or open it -- therefore, I couldn't copy the files over. Next, I connected my iPod -- my PC said it needed to be reformatted for Windows or restored as a windows ipod before it would synch. I did not do this, as I assumed it would wipe the info. Need your expertise -- thank you! Ed
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Inabsentia #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 01, 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 27	06-16-2011, 03:54 PM There is some software available to do this, for both Windows and Mac. However, one of the best methods around is this DIY. It is a long read, but worth it: Transferring your iTunes Library \| iLounge Article
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