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Q: is there another way to copy my iTunes library from a windows pc to my mac than using migration assistant

when i use migration assistant to transfer my iTunes music it creates a new and separate user account which is annoying but even worse when i attempt to play songs iTunes states that it can't locate file???

MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on May 2, 2015 2:41 AM

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Q: is there another way to copy my iTunes library from a windows pc to my mac than using migration assistant

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  • by Limnos,

    Limnos Limnos May 2, 2015 8:24 AM in response to vincentoftroy
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    May 2, 2015 8:24 AM in response to vincentoftroy

    Moving a library: Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings:  Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its sub-folders and files) intact to the other drive.  Hold down the option (alt) key (shift on Windows) and open iTunes.  At the prompt to create or choose a library choose the copied iTunes folder.

     

    When this is to a new computer put the copied iTunes folder in the default location of Macintosh HD > Users > *User Name* > Music  then you don't even need to start with the option key held down, iTunes will automatically look for it there.  (Make sure there isn't anything already in the iTunes folder there that you want to keep since you will be replacing it with the one you are moving.)

  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA May 2, 2015 9:14 AM in response to vincentoftroy
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    May 2, 2015 9:14 AM in response to vincentoftroy

    vincentoftroy wrote:

    when i use migration assistant to transfer my iTunes music it creates a new and separate user account

    See this -> Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support

    "If two user accounts have the same name

    If your new Mac already has a user account with the same name as one you're trying to transfer, Migration Assistant lets you decide what to do. You can either replace the existing user on your new Mac, or give the user you're migrating a new account name.

    Selecting the option to replace an existing user overwrites that user's Home folder on your new Mac. This can be convenient if you just set up your new Mac using the same account name and of your important data is still on your original Mac. Don't select the option to replace the existing user unless you're certain you don't have any important files stored in this user's Home folder on your new Mac."

     

    I create an new account named Admin, then log into this account to run Migration Assistant.