HT201610: About iTunes library files

dapi56

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Q: I lost my entire music library when my hard drive crashed 2 wks ago. It's all on my iPod, though. I just cannot figure out how to download my iPod music BACK into my iTunes library. All they seems to address is Library -> iPod. I'm not an iT geek.. Help!

Hi, I lost my entire music library when my hard drive crashed 2 wks ago. It's all on my iPod, though..but the songlist appears gray. I just cannot figure out how to download my iPod music list BACK into my iTunes library. All they seems to address is Library -> iPod transfers. I'm not an iT geek.. Help meeee!

iPod nano (6th generation), Windows 7

Posted on May 26, 2013 6:20 PM

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by roaminggnome,

roaminggnome May 26, 2013 6:37 PM in response to dapi56
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May 26, 2013 6:37 PM in response to dapi56

The sync is one way - computer to ipod. The exception is itunes purchases: File>Devices>Transfer Purchases

It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer for this very occasion. Use your backup copy to put everything back.
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by turingtest2,

turingtest2 May 26, 2013 6:39 PM in response to dapi56
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May 26, 2013 6:39 PM in response to dapi56

See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.

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HT201610: About iTunes library files

Q: I lost my entire music library when my hard drive crashed 2 wks ago. It's all on my iPod, though. I just cannot figure out how to download my iPod music BACK into my iTunes library. All they seems to address is Library -> iPod. I'm not an iT geek.. Help!

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