Stop certain files ending up in the Cloud. iTunes Library.

[TangoCharlie27]

I guess I made a mistake. I always stored my 130GB iTunes library on my desktop.
I have now noticed tracks missing and I am wondering if it because my Desktop including the library, is migrating to the Cloud. This is anew feature in Sierra to save storage space.

Can I get the Cloud to ignore my iTunes library? They are hard copies, I want to keep them on my MacBook. I have Apple Music anyway.

How can I quickly replace the missing tracks?


Thank you.

 

[Lappen71]

Where is your iTunes library located?
It should not be in iCloud Drive or Documents instead it should be in Music

 

[TangoCharlie27]

Located on my Desktop. Sierra is pushing much of it to iCloud. Ive always kept my iTunes library on my desktop which now turns out to be a bad choice. It's a yarning, don't store projects or any crucial files o the desktop as it will be jettisoned to iCloud meaning the old path is now wrong.
I need to get the flies back on my Desktop, move them and then turn on the Sierra space saving option.
Any ideas please?

 

[joker00]

Move it to music

 

[Fishrrman]

I suggest you create a backup of your music folder on an external drive, pronto.

Better yet, a CarbonCopyCloner backup of the ENTIRE internal drive.

 

[DarkSorrow82]

You should consider storing your library to an external drive. For now you might be able to download your library from icloud.