Just got a new Macbook Air and most of my songs didn't transfer from my PC laptop. I want to do IMatch. The problem is that my husband tried to update ITunes on the laptop a few days ago and there was an error message, and now ITunes is missing and it won't reinstall. My songs are still sitting on the laptop (4000+). Will IMatch pick them up if ITunes isn't on the laptop?
MacBook Air, Problem with ITunes on PC
No, iTunes Match will only pick songs up from iTunes (match needs to be enabled on it) and its library.
What was the error that the you got trying to update iTunes ? A fair number of people have had problems with the current version for PCs.
If R6034 then try this : https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5823900?answerId=24626179022#24626179022
If a message relating to MSVCR80 then try : https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5822086?answerId=24620553022#24620553022
You could also copy the songs over from the PC (e.g. via an external drive or flash drive) and add them to your Mac's iTunes library via File > Add To Library. By default your library is stored under :
- Mac OS X: /Users/username/Music
- Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\
- Windows Vista: \Users\username\Music\iTunes
- Windows 7 and Windows 8: \Users\username\My Music\iTunes
I think it's the same error everyone else has been getting. Husband has been trying to fix it for hours and can't get it working. Tried putting a few songs on my flashdrive to see if I could transfer any that way, and my MacBook won't recognize them. Frustrated beyond belief!!!!! Thousands of songs....
You've tried those links for fixing which error it is that you're getting ?
He tried the second link and so far it seems to be ok. He's trying to get the songs in the right format. Thank you!!!! Crossing our fingers it continues to go well.
Yay!!! 400 gig of music saved!!!!
IMatch -- can I transfer songs if no ITunes?
