hi...just got a macbook pro and a 500gb time capsule...i can't believe i didn't get a mac b4...AMAZING STUFF!!!...currently i'm using my time capsule and i have connected an external HDD...i have tons of music and videos on that drive..is there a way i can get my itunes to automatically look up the music library rather then me adding it everytime...i disabled the copy feature in the itunes..i donot want to add all the on the macbookpro...thanx in advance..
Time Capsule & iTunes
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Does adding the folder to the library not do it?
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Little lengthy but permanent solution:
Go to iTunes preferences>Click on Advanced>General>iTunes Music Folder Location>(Select the folder of external drive where you have all of your music)
Also deselect the button keep iTunes Music Folder organized as you are organizing your music your way without copying it again..
Once done as instructed above...drag your music folder into itunes once...
And hopefully you are done..
The next time you'll open iTunes your all the music should appear there & you should be able to play it just by simply clicking on any song in iTunes..
Go to iTunes preferences>Click on Advanced>General>iTunes Music Folder Location>(Select the folder of external drive where you have all of your music)
Also deselect the button keep iTunes Music Folder organized as you are organizing your music your way without copying it again..
Once done as instructed above...drag your music folder into itunes once...
And hopefully you are done..
The next time you'll open iTunes your all the music should appear there & you should be able to play it just by simply clicking on any song in iTunes..
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