Ipod Back to computer with iTunes

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Ipod Back to computer with iTunes

I have a lot of music on my Ipod but it all got erased from my computer. I either want to burn the music from my Ipod onto a CD or take the music from my Ipod and put it on my computer. Now i don't think theres a way to drag and drop music off ur ipod so i wanna find an alternative way. If someone could please answer this question it would be helpful or else i won't have this music anymore i need A BACK UP. Also my computer is updated and working fine so theres no problem there.

Thanks NJregulator

Posted on Feb 26, 2006 2:41 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 26, 2006 6:58 PM in response to NJregulator214

You can do this several ways. One that works well (and is totally free) is the program Yamipod, from yamipod.com

12" PB, Mac Mini (x2), G3 iMac (x3), G4 iMac, G5 iMac, Centris 610, SE30, Mac+ Mac OS X (10.4.4) 3G iPod, iPod shuffle, iPod nano

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Answer 2

Feb 28, 2006 4:15 PM in response to NJregulator214

For windows only

1) If Itunes is already installed disk use may need to enabled so you can see the Ipod in my computer. Itunes hides your ipod from windows otherwise.

2) Make sure you can view hidden files. In MY computer go to tools>folder options>view>show hidden files and folders.

3) Windows should see the ipod and your music should be on your ipod in several hidden folders. To be safe I would copy it all to say your desktop.

4) Install Itunes http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ and the Ipod updater http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/ (if you don't already have it installed)
After that drag the copied folder to Itunes (drag and drop or in Itunes (File>add folder to library)

You may need to authorise your new computer by playing it in the library first.

There are third party software that will let you take the music of for windows and mac.

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