how do i move itunes from my "C" drive to my "E" drive?

The "official" support document describes how to create a split library with the database and supporting files remaining on C: and the media files being moved elsewhere. This is then harder to backup and/or move at a later date, and breaks if the secondary drive letter is changed for some reason. The advice given by Chris and myself is based on practical experience.

tt2

Don't go moving and renaming stuff, and changing all kinds of settings...

It is very, very simple...

1. Copy the entire /Music/iTunes folder to the E: drive.
2. Hold Shift, launch iTunes, select Choose library... and select the iTunes folder you copied to the E: drive.

This is all you need to do.

mikesitunes wrote:

just wondering if someone has a simple step by step for me to move all of what is itunes on my C drive to my E drrive...i have an old PC, my C drive is only 15Gigs, and is currently 95% full. i cant download pictures from my camera because of this

Make sure you are downloading your photos (which has nothing to do with iTunes) also to the E: drive.

If you haven't already done so use iTunes > Library > Organize Library > Rearrange files in the folder 'iTunes Music'. This moves any iPod games, mobile apps and ringtones into the main media folder, and moves music into it's own subfolder like other media types. If the option is greyed out it has already been done.

Once done you can close iTunes, rename iTunes Music as iTunes Media then reopen. This will make your library match the current layout. Check that media folder preference updated automatically. If not, change it, then close and reopen iTunes.

With iTunes closed you can now move or copy the entire iTunes folder to your E: drive as E:\iTunes. When the transfer is complete press and hold down the shift key as you click the icon to launch iTunes. Keep holding until asked to choose or create a library. Click choose and browse to the file E:\iTunes\iTunes Library.itl.

If you don't use the rearrange library bit above and your library is in the old layout (iTunes Music is a hint that it might be) then iTunes will still look for iPod Games, mobile apps and ringtones (now just tones) on the C: drive.

See make a split library portable for a more generic version of the instructions above.

See also this backup tip. Might be best to copy the current library after getting it in the right shape and not delete the original until you've made a backup on a separate drive.

tt2

Message was edited by: turingtest2

iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1364

I'm pretty certain that if you use Get Info. on one items in the Apps section of your library (daughter's iPod touch apps) and look at the summary tab you will find it is still pointed at the file on drive C:

To fix things first double-check under Edit > Preferences > Advanced that the media folder is reading as E:\iTunes\iTunes Music which it should be if you followed Chris's instructions.

Now open File > Library > Organize Library... and tick both boxes, then click OK.

{Optional, but I would] Close iTunes, rename E:\iTunes\iTunes Music as E:\iTunes\iTunes Media, start iTunes. Check media folder automatically updated to E:\iTunes\iTunes Media,

You should now be free to delete the original content on C:, though as before I'd recommend backing up to another drive first.

tt2

I'm guessing we cross posted (and in my initial post I wrote iTunes instead of File 😊).

If you don't see the menu bar press CTRL+B, you should then be able to find File > Library > Organize Library... Follow the more recent set of instructions above.

tt2

Message was edited by: turingtest2

Indeed, open E:\iTunes in Windows Explorer, select the folder iTunes Music press F2 to rename and call it iTunes Media (with the relevant capitals and a single space), then start iTunes. The media folder should automatically update in preferences and this puts your library in the current layout.

tt2

You're welcome. 🙂

tt2