jerrysvr

Q: How do I see which folder iTunes is getting music from?

I have three folders in File Explorer named Music each with different tunes in them, so how can I tell iTunes to use the music from the one with most of my songs in?

Posted on Apr 9, 2016 2:30 AM

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Q: How do I see which folder iTunes is getting music from?

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  • by jeremy_v,Helpful

    jeremy_v jeremy_v Apr 11, 2016 1:14 AM in response to jerrysvr
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    Apr 11, 2016 1:14 AM in response to jerrysvr

    Hi jerrysvr,
     

    Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities.
     

    If you have several folders of music on your computer and you want to tell iTunes which one to use as the library location, there are a few steps you can follow.
     

    I'd recommend going through the steps outlined in Locate and organize your iTunes media files.
     

    First, use the steps in the "Find and change the iTunes Media folder location" to pick the folder with most of your music in it and consolidate the music files from other locations (that are already in your iTunes library) to this folder. You can also follow the steps under "Keep your media folder organized and copy files to your folder" to make sure newly imported songs end up in the right folder.
     

    The section called "Locate the file for an item you see in iTunes" can help if you're not sure which music folder contains the items you've added to your iTunes library.
     

    This is also a good time to create a backup of your iTunes library and music--Manage and back up your iTunes media library.
     

    Best Regards. 

  • by jerrysvr,

    jerrysvr jerrysvr Apr 11, 2016 1:17 AM in response to jeremy_v
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    Apr 11, 2016 1:17 AM in response to jeremy_v

    Thank you for taking the time and trouble to answer my query. I'll follow your advice and endeavour to get the problem sorted.

    Regards,

    Jeremy R

  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Apr 11, 2016 2:02 AM in response to jerrysvr
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    Apr 11, 2016 2:02 AM in response to jerrysvr