How to transfer iTunes library from one computer to another

Choose Consolidate Library from the Library section of the File menu, copy the iTunes folder(not just iTunes Music) to an external drive or over a network, put that folder on the new computer, launch iTunes with the Option key held down, and point it to that library. Alternatively, back it up to CDs or DVDs and restore the backup on the new computer.

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I have a variation on this: the Mac I am writing on was filled with Itunes (some bought from Istore, some ripped from my CDS) a couple of years back. It was then not used for 2 years as it was sent to storage. In the meantime I bought a Macbook and also loaded some Itunes onto it. I now want to sync my libraries or (probably more realistic) import the Macbook library to the Mac library without losing any music. Any suggestions gratefully received. PS. I have Mobileme but have read that this is not ideal for use as an Itunes storage) Many thanks

I'd like to try this solution for myself:

Choose Consolidate Library from the Library section of the File menu, copy the iTunes folder(not just iTunes Music) to an external drive or over a network, put that folder on the new computer, launch iTunes with the Option key held down, and point it to that library. Alternatively, back it up to CDs or DVDs and restore the backup on the new computer.

My problem is, I'm stuck at "copy the iTunes folder". Where is the iTunes folder? I can't find it anywhere. Is it next to something called "iTunes Music" that I need to copy over as well?

Message was edited by: Eric Rodriguez

As this topic is marked as Solved - it is best to post you own topic in the future. By default the iTunes folder is located inside the Music folder of your user account.

MJ

cool thx e

Is there any way you can do this without consolidating the library? I would rather keep the music organised the way I currently do (year/artist/album/)

Thanks