how to open itunes library on different computer?

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how to open itunes library on different computer?

Hello all.

I have my itunes library on an ext HD. I was running it on a old, pre-intel G5. I tunes version is very old. OS is old. Computer has crashed, I cannot provide versions numbers, or more machine info.

I would like to open the itunes library on ext hd on a different computer (mac mini) running itunes 10.

I have tried to point itunes to itunes folder on hard drive. itunes recognizes the new location (change itunes location in preferences) However, when I restart itunes, my ext library itunes files do not show.

Please advise.

GC

Posted on Jan 1, 2012 2:56 PM

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Jan 1, 2012 3:00 PM in response to gc_hawaii

Have you tried holding option while opening iTunes.

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Jan 1, 2012 3:11 PM in response to Armygrunt

Thanks!! It took some tinkering. But it finally took.

Thanks for the help.

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Jan 1, 2012 3:15 PM in response to gc_hawaii

Anytime

-Happy New Year

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Jan 1, 2012 3:23 PM in response to gc_hawaii

Another question. A lot of my files have "!" exclamation points saying I need to locate the files when I try to play a file. Is there a way to consolidate files to assist the search, or do I have to do each one manually?

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Jan 1, 2012 3:31 PM in response to gc_hawaii

Try this but remember your iTunes folder is not where mine is. So click change let me known what happens

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Jan 1, 2012 3:46 PM in response to Armygrunt

Those boxes are checked like in the screen cap. A lot of the exclaimation points went away, but it's now not recognizing podcasts I already had in my library. I looks like to would have to re-download all of them. Some regular music tunes still are not found. Need to manually locate them

I think the checkbox setting applies to all files that are downloaded from here on out, but not the old stuff.

Years ago, I had to manually locate all the files and it was a major PITA. I think there were never organized properly in the first place, so the problem continues to haunt me.

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Jun 14, 2012 4:39 PM in response to gc_hawaii

Hello,

I am just checking up on your posts status and it says unsolved. If I have solved your issue if you would be so kind click the "This solved my question" on the reply that helped. If you have anymore questions or if this is not solved just let me know.

The Little Apple Helper,

Armygrunt

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