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Q: How can I use iTunes without connecting the external drive that has all my music on it?

I have all my music on an external drive.  Sometimes I would like to access iTunes, for purchases and other, without having that drive plugged in.  I used to be able to do this, but something has changed and I can no longer figure out how.  There must be a way.

 

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Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 4, 2014 10:50 AM

by Limnos,Solvedanswer
Limnos Limnos
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Well, you can always ignore the fact it will automatically direct anything to a new blank library it will create on the internal drive.  Just let it do it (as long as you keep track of any purchases that download, or maybe you can turn off automatic downloading )  The next time you need to use it with the external drive hold down the option/alt key while starting iTunes and select the library file on the external drive.

 

iTunes Store: How to enable Automatic Downloads - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4539

Posted on Apr 4, 2014 10:50 AM

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    Limnos Limnos Apr 4, 2014 10:50 AM in response to robsomm
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    Apr 4, 2014 10:50 AM in response to robsomm

    Well, you can always ignore the fact it will automatically direct anything to a new blank library it will create on the internal drive.  Just let it do it (as long as you keep track of any purchases that download, or maybe you can turn off automatic downloading )  The next time you need to use it with the external drive hold down the option/alt key while starting iTunes and select the library file on the external drive.

     

    iTunes Store: How to enable Automatic Downloads - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4539