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

Mamajag · Dec 28, 2010

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 · Dec 28, 2010

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 · Dec 28, 2010

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 · Dec 28, 2010

Thank you

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... O:)

roflitskyle · Dec 28, 2010

Congrats on the iMac! Welcome

Buzzard2010 · Dec 28, 2010

Mamajag said:
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 · Dec 28, 2010

Buzzard2010 said:
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 · Dec 28, 2010

Buzzard2010 said:
I did the same thing waiting for my MBP to come, at least 100 times a day lol

- Simon

roflitskyle said:
Congrats on the iMac! Welcome

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

Mamajag · Jan 5, 2011

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.