There are situations when you need to transfer your music library to another computer. This may be another of your Mac or desktop computer with which you want to sync your iPhone or iPad. For such purposes, of course, you can use the Migration Assistant, but if your plans include only transfer iTunes library easier and faster to do it manually.
Transfer library involves two steps - copying files and iTunes binding on another computer to the new library.
copying
This part should not cause you any trouble, all we need - a USB flash drive or USB-hard disc suitable size, well, or the connection to the second computer over the network (either by cable or wireless). We need to copy the folder iTunes, Which is located here:/Users/имя_пользователя/Music
This is the directory for storing the default and if you have not changed, it will be there.
Appointment of new library
We transfer the copied folder on the new computer and put it in the same way as the old. If you have not changed the default storage folder, iTunes on first run should pick up new content and display it in their respective categories. However, if this does not happen, or if you have copied the library to a different location - you need to assign the location of the new library manually.
In order to do this - Run the iTunes, hold down the strong> Option (Alt in Windows). This will display a selection dialog - click Choose Library ...
Now you need to specify the location of the file iTunes Library.itl (Located in the previously copied the iTunes folder). After launching iTunes will scan the files and they will appear in the relevant sections in place.
It remains to verify that the assigned folder path is correct iTunes Media, Which contains all your media files, including music, movies, apps, etc. Open iTunes Preferences and go to the tab Supplements. push the button amend and specify the path to the iTunes Media folder.
After such manipulations iTunes correctly will snap to the new library and all of your files. Additionally, you may need only authorize your computer to download music and applications purchased from your account.
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