iTunes library file won't open after transferring to new Mac

transferring my i tune library from old mac to new mac, the file is there but will not open

iMac 24″, macOS 26.4

Posted on May 18, 2026 8:05 AM

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Posted on May 27, 2026 8:31 PM

"iTunes library file won't open after transferring to new Mac: transferring my i tune library from old mac to new mac, the file is there but will not open"

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Transferring Apple Library Files to Another Mac:

Using an external drive, create a Time Machine Backup of your old Mac. Then, connect this drive to your new Mac, and use Migration Assistant for the transfer. Go here: Transfer to a New Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support


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May 27, 2026 8:31 PM in response to tomas147

"iTunes library file won't open after transferring to new Mac: transferring my i tune library from old mac to new mac, the file is there but will not open"

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Transferring Apple Library Files to Another Mac:

Using an external drive, create a Time Machine Backup of your old Mac. Then, connect this drive to your new Mac, and use Migration Assistant for the transfer. Go here: Transfer to a New Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support


iTunes library file won't open after transferring to new Mac

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