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Q: can we change the iTunes default folder C:\Users\username\My Music\iTunes\ to other location

can we change the iTunes default folder from C:\Users\username\My Music\  to other location, for example E:\mymusic

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Posted on Jan 8, 2013 1:05 PM

by turingtest2,Solvedanswer
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A:

You can't change the default location that iTunes want to use when you install it, but you can move or copy your library to another location and open the library from there, or create a new one where you wish.

 

I suggest you copy your current iTunes folder to E:\iTunes (with iTunes closed) then hold down shift as you start iTunes and keep holding shift until asked to choose or create a library. Click choose and browse to the file E:\iTunes\iTunes Library.itl. If all goes well you should be able to delete the original copy of the iTunes folder on your C: drive, though I recommend you back up first.

 

tt2

Posted on Jan 8, 2013 1:14 PM

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Q: can we change the iTunes default folder C:\Users\username\My Music\iTunes\ to other location

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  • by turingtest2,Solvedanswer

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Jan 8, 2013 1:14 PM in response to zzh
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    Jan 8, 2013 1:14 PM in response to zzh

    You can't change the default location that iTunes want to use when you install it, but you can move or copy your library to another location and open the library from there, or create a new one where you wish.

     

    I suggest you copy your current iTunes folder to E:\iTunes (with iTunes closed) then hold down shift as you start iTunes and keep holding shift until asked to choose or create a library. Click choose and browse to the file E:\iTunes\iTunes Library.itl. If all goes well you should be able to delete the original copy of the iTunes folder on your C: drive, though I recommend you back up first.

     

    tt2

  • by zzh,Helpful

    zzh zzh Jan 8, 2013 1:25 PM in response to zzh
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    Jan 8, 2013 1:25 PM in response to zzh

    Thanks a lot for sharing the "secret". It works.

  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Jan 8, 2013 1:52 PM in response to zzh
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    Jan 8, 2013 1:52 PM in response to zzh

    You're welcome.

     

    tt2