futurenets
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Q: Notebook crashed with iTunes

I had iTunes on my notebook and used this to add/remove music and then sync to my iPhone.

 

My notebook hardrive has recently crashed. Fortunately I have my iTunes files backed up and I'd now like to install iTunes on my desktop PC and then sync as before with my iPhone.

 

Can anyone advise?.

iPhone 4, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Apr 13, 2016 5:21 AM

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Q: Notebook crashed with iTunes

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  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Apr 14, 2016 1:39 PM in response to futurenets
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    Apr 14, 2016 1:39 PM in response to futurenets

    Howdy futurenets,

    Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

     

    For help with restoring an iTunes library that you backed up, please follow through the steps outlined below.

     

    Restore your library from a backup

    If you want to restore your iTunes library or iTunes Media folder from your external drive to your computer:

    1. Quit iTunes.
    2. Locate your external drive.
      Mac: On the Desktop or Finder sidebar. 
      Windows: In My Computer.
    3. Drag the iTunes folder (that you backed up earlier) from your external drive to where you want it on your internal drive. We recommend that you put the iTunes folder back into its default location.
    4. Hold down the Option key (Mac) or Shift key (Windows) while opening iTunes.
    5. When you see a message that asks you to Choose iTunes Library, click Choose Library.
      choose iTunes library
    6. Choose the iTunes folder (that you dragged in step 3) from your internal drive.
    7. Mac: Click Choose.
      Windows: Click Open.
    8. Choose the iTunes Library.itl file inside.

    Manage and back up your iTunes media library

     

    Cheers.

  • by futurenets,

    futurenets futurenets Apr 15, 2016 7:13 AM in response to alex_h1
    Level 1 (4 points)
    iTunes
    Apr 15, 2016 7:13 AM in response to alex_h1

    thank you. will I have any problems syncing my iPhone to a different PC?

  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Apr 15, 2016 12:42 PM in response to futurenets
    Community Specialists
    Apr 15, 2016 12:42 PM in response to futurenets

    Since you're restoring the same library you have been syncing to, the iPhone should still see it as the same library.