iPhone
Q: Use Media Folder from previous computer iTunes 11.4
I have a new install, but my iTunes media folder that was on an external drive is still there.
I go to tell my iTunes where the folder is (still on the external) and it asks if I want it to move and rename the files. I say NO because I just want it to know that's the directory, it doesn't need to move or rename anything. Right? WRong?
How can I do this? Is there a way I can think of it in the future so it won't always feel so complicated?
Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), 8 Core 2.8Ghz 10GB RAM
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 8:14 PM
by Chris CA,Solvedanswer
iPhone
Do this...
- Quit iTunes.
- Hold Option and launch iTunes.
- Select Create new library...
- Select the external drive.
- Let it finish then quit iTunes.
- Open the new iTunes folder on the external drive.
- Delete /iTunes/ iTunes Media/ folder and replace it with your media folder.
- Start iTunes then iTunes menu File > Add to library… and select /iTunes/ iTunes Media/ folder (your media folder you replaced).
This should be all you need to do.
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 8:54 PM