Q: i want to download my itunes to a usb drive, in plain english
i want to download my itunes to a usb drive, in plain english, please
why can't i go to program files
and download
CONSOLIDATE FILES"??????????
Find the iTunes Media folder
By default, your iTunes Media folder is in your iTunes folder:
- Mac: Finder > username > Music
- Windows Vista or later:
\Users\username\Music\ - Windows XP:
\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\
If the folder isn't in its default location, you can find where it's located using these steps:
- Open iTunes.
- Mac: From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen, choose iTunes > Preferences.
Windows: Hold down the Control and B keys on your keyboard to open the iTunes menu bar, then choose Edit > Preferences. Learn more about menus in iTunes for Windows. - Click the Advanced tab.

- Look in the box under "iTunes Media folder location" for the location of your iTunes Media folder.
Consolidate your iTunes library
Before you make a backup of your iTunes files, consolidate all of your media into the iTunes Media folder. To consolidate your media:
- Open iTunes.
Mac: From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen, choose File > Library > Organize Library.
Windows: Hold down the Control and B keys on your keyboard to open the iTunes menu bar, then choose File > Library > Organize Library. Learn more about menus in iTunes for Windows. - Select "Consolidate files."
acer computer, usb drive, Windows 7
Posted on Jun 28, 2016 1:36 PM
You have the document that explains what to do, so I'm afraid I don't understand your question. Perhaps, you might clarify with what you are having a problem. You only need to copy your Music folder from your Home folder to the external disk. Then follow the instructions you have:
If the folder isn't in its default location, you can find where it's located using these steps:
- Open iTunes.
- Mac: From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen, choose iTunes > Preferences.
Windows: Hold down the Control and B keys on your keyboard to open the iTunes menu bar, then choose Edit > Preferences. Learn more about menus in iTunes for Windows.- Click the Advanced tab.
- Look in the box under "iTunes Media folder location" for the location of your iTunes Media folder.
Posted on Jun 28, 2016 1:59 PM
