How can I transfer my Itunes library from 1 computer to another?

I bought a new computer and want to transfer all the songs onto it from the old one. They're all iTunes purchased songs, legal, etc.

Can you give me step-by-step instructions on how to transfer the library without using my iPod?How can I transfer my Itunes library from 1 computer to another?
USB Flash Drive.



The size of the flash drive you should buy will depend on the size of your iTunes library. If your iTunes library totals up to 4gb, then You would need to get a 4gb Flash drive. Drag and dropping music works with iTunes, so that'll make things easier.



First connect the USB flash drive. Open it up and view the folder. It should be emptied, unless it isn't new. Open up iTunes. Select all of your songs from your library, and drag it into the USB flash drive. It may take some time if you have a large library. Eject the flash drive. Connect it to your laptop. Open up the flash drive. Open up iTunes. Do the reverse directions. Select all music from your USB Flash drive and drag it into your iTunes library.



In your case, you will be selected the songs not on your laptop at the moment, if you select songs you already have in your iTunes, you'll end up with 2 of the same songs, which isn't what you want.



I tested this out with a Windows XP desktop %26amp; laptop, Not sure if it'll work with a Mac. However, I am pretty sure it'll work.



Burning the songs into Audio CDs will work to, but a bit time consuming for large music libraries. Same with attaching them as an email attachment.



If you know where your songs are located on your computer, you can add it to a shared folder on your network. That way, all the computers on your network will be able to view your songs. However, I recommend using a USB flash drive.



Sorry it isn't detailed and clear enough to understand, or is it?
2 ways

first way plug your ipod in and have all your stuff on it. than plug it in to you new computer and a window will pop up and click on put misic on this computer.

2 way cll aple the will help you step bey step.How can I transfer my Itunes library from 1 computer to another?
Here's how to transfer songs on your ipod from one pc to another while still retaining your song ratings



1.Export the source iTunes library as an XML file (File%26gt;Export Library…). This will create a file that holds information about the location, song filenames, and *song rating*!



2.Replace the file paths in your XML file with the path that the songs from the source library will be in when you import them. This path may point to your FireWire Drive, a DVD you have burned, or a temporary folder on your hard drive that you have copied your music to. Just to be sure of the new path, copy one of the files from this location to your library, export your destination library, and look at the file path to that song in the resulting XML file. To actually replace the file paths, I did a Find/Change in TextWrangler.



3.Set the preferences in iTunes in your source library to “Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library.” This is under “Advanced.”



4.Import your library (File%26gt;Import).



5.Delete redundant files. If you’re like me, you have some duplicate songs in your multiple libraries. This is a tedious task, but I plan to do it over time.



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If you aren’t keen on messing with XML files - and play count isn’t important to you here's a simple process, involving smart playlists, for retaining song ratings when you transfer your iTunes library.

iTunes does not transfer your "My Rating" field to a new computer. Yes it is in the XML, and you could probably edit this file, but The following is a non-technical process for transferring your music, playlists, and "My Rating" to a new computer that anyone can do in a few minutes. (this is windows, mac may be different).



On the old computer:

1. Create 5 Smart Playlists for one for each of your star ratings (1-5 stars)

2. Create 5 (regular) Playlists for one for each of your star ratings (1-5 stars)

3. Go to each of the Smart Playlists and "Select All" (Ctrl+A)

4. Drag all songs from each of the Smart Playlists to their corresponding (regular) Playlist

5. Choose "Export Playlist" from the File menu. This will generate an XML file of all Playlists.



On the new computer:

1. Move/load your music on the new computer

2. Import the XML file by selecting "Import" from the File menu

3. Select "Preferences" from the "Edit" menu

4. On the "Advanced" tab "Change" the "iTunes Music folder location" to the folder that contains the newly moved music files.

5. Make sure "Keep iTunes Music folder organized" is checked and select "OK"

6. From the Advanced menu select "Consolidate Library" and click "OK" to the dialog window.

7. You should now have your music without "My Rating"

8. Now go to each of the 5 (regular) Playlists and "Select All" (Ctrl+A)

9. Right mouse click, Select "My Rating" and choose the appropriate rating for the playlist

10. Once complete for each of your ratings you can delete the 5 (ratings) Playlists



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Hope that helps
If you wanted you could burn backup discs and put them on your new computer. Its slow but it works. I know of other ways but don't know off hand. sorry.How can I transfer my Itunes library from 1 computer to another?
You can copy the files on your iPod by downloading iDump, and then select what you want copied on your iPod, and press start copy. iDump is completely free and does it's job well.



Download iDump from this source:

http://www.download.com/iDump/3000-2169_…