missing MP3s

hi,
i have downloaded some music from the net and although they appear in itunes, and cant find where they are actually located..
When i control i on the actual file - it tells me that they are on my laptop under volumes:--> external drive.
I have no idea where this volumes drive is!
They should be downloading to my external hard drive but are clearly not there.
When a do a control F (find) it cannot locate the files (although they appear and play in iTunes.

would appreciate any help.

there should be a copy in User>Music>iTunes>iTunes Music folder

missing mp3s

deus_ex_machina said:

there should be a copy in User>Music>iTunes>iTunes Music folder

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thanks - but i have looked there.
The files state they are in:
Macintosh HD: Volumes: Lacie External hardive:Music

but i cannot locate the 'volumes' folder....

To get the volumes folder hit command + shift + g and type in Volumes. When you click Go it should take you to the volumes folder

michaelstumpf said:

To get the volumes folder hit command + shift + g and type in Volumes. When you click Go it should take you to the volumes folder

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I tried that and it cannot find the folder 'volumes'

thanks tho

As recommended earlier by Aptmunich..............
Use a program like Disk inventory x or Whatsize to help you locate the file... Those apps can also show hidden files and will sort them by size for you.

I hope this works for you, it did for me when trying to find a hidden vob file.

Will the files in question actually play in iTunes?

yeah, the files play in itunes but they are not located in the external drive as they play when its disconnected..A normal search does not find the files.

Volumes just refers to the fact that the files are on a seperate physical volume or partition.

Select the file and hit apple+r to show it in the finder. Command click the top of the finder window (where it displays the folders name) to see where that folder is located.


Here's a song that's saved externally:

That's the one.

Many thanks

Aptmunich said:

Volumes just refers to the fact that the files are on a seperate physical volume or partition.

Select the file and hit apple+r to show it in the finder. Command click the top of the finder window (where it displays the folders name) to see where that folder is located.

Here's a song that's saved externally:

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