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Q: i have a new windows computer, when i sync my iphone 4 all my music wont transfer, just my purchases

i have a new windows computer, when i sync my iphone 4 all my music wont transfer, just my purchases. I am not a MAC person so please for give my (assumed) easy question.

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Posted on Feb 23, 2014 9:00 AM

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Q: i have a new windows computer, when i sync my iphone 4 all my music wont transfer, just my purchases

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  • by diesel vdub,

    diesel vdub diesel vdub Feb 23, 2014 10:26 AM in response to pjihle2
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    Feb 23, 2014 10:26 AM in response to pjihle2

    iDevices are not backup devices.

    Copy the ENTIRE iTunes folder from the old computer to the new computer.

  • by pjihle2,

    pjihle2 pjihle2 Feb 23, 2014 10:40 AM in response to diesel vdub
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    Feb 23, 2014 10:40 AM in response to diesel vdub

    do i download itunes to the new computer then? or just move the folder from the old computer to the new one via external hard drive?

  • by diesel vdub,Solvedanswer

    diesel vdub diesel vdub Feb 23, 2014 10:50 AM in response to pjihle2
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    Feb 23, 2014 10:50 AM in response to pjihle2

    The iTunes folder in question are located here:

     

    Your iTunes library files track the media you add to iTunes, how you've organized it, and other information such as playlists. By default, these two files are in your iTunes folder:

    • Mac OS X: /Users/username/Music/iTunes/
    • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\
    • Windows Vista: C:\Users\username\Music\iTunes\
    • Windows 7: C:\Users\username\My Music\iTunes\
    • Windows 8: C:\Users\username\My Music\iTunes\

     

    Moving the iTunes folder that contains the actual program would do absolutely nothing and certainly would not allow the program to run.

     

    Install iTunes on the new computer before or after moving the ENTIRE iTune folder referenced above.

  • by pjihle2,

    pjihle2 pjihle2 Feb 23, 2014 1:53 PM in response to diesel vdub
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    Feb 23, 2014 1:53 PM in response to diesel vdub

    Got it. Thanks so much