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proper way to import iTunes apps/music to new iMac
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If you're moving from another Mac, just drag your 'iTunes' folder into your Home folder / Music. And then open iTunes. And it'll be working as if nothing changed.
Sweet. I mistakenly did Add to Library... for all my music already and it's importing in. Not sure if I can cancel it. The STOP button is greyed out. Might have to wait for this to finish and then do what you suggested. Thanks!
If you're copying from an external drive, the files should remain where they are. In other words, your backup music library should be completely intact (this is opposed to importing from the boot drive where files are moved not copied).
You should be able to just quit iTunes (or force quit if it doesn't let you). Delete the existing 'iTunes' folder made by the current import and copy over your backup library.
You should be able to just quit iTunes (or force quit if it doesn't let you). Delete the existing 'iTunes' folder made by the current import and copy over your backup library.
Awesome. Exactly what I just did. I left it to copy over while I went upstairs to play with my daughter. Chances are it's all done waiting for me.
So I have an iPod touch and an iPod classic. Can I just plug them in and proceed as normal? Or will the new computer wan me to set them up as new ?