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30th June 2008 | 01:03

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Squawk7777

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importing iTunes library?

Hiya!

Here's the short version: Got a new laptop. Downloading + installing iTunes and realising that my ipod is about to be erased because iTunes doesn't recognise my (old) ipod. Here's the little catch: Most songs and videos I put on the ipod ae not on my hdd any more. So right now I cannot add any new songs/videos/pictures etc.

Quick browsing on the net revealed some programmes that are able to import the library from the ipod to iTunes, but they all want $$$ (Euros, quid, pesos).

Can anybody recommend a good (and possibly free) programme?

Many thanks,

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30th June 2008 | 01:12

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Wangja

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I don't think the library is stored on the iPod, I think it is on the one dedicated hard disk of your old computer.

30th June 2008 | 02:10

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Bushfiva

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Yamipod or Senuti.

30th June 2008 | 10:46

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isi3000

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I think all IPods do this. Mine could only have songs added by using the same computer library! When I tried to use a different computer, it erased all my music

30th June 2008 | 11:01

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Salusa

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Is there not an option to "Authorize" your computer under the <Store> menu?

I believe you can have upto seven PC's authorized, but are still able to "Deauthorize" any old PC's.

It should then synchronize your iPod to the new iTunes installation.

Not 100% sure though.