How do you merge a backed up library with a different library on a different device but same account, not shared?

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How do you merge a backed up library with a different library on a different device but same account, not shared?

I have a backed up library from a now broken PC. I want to move it to the library on my husband's laptop. It's the same iTunes account but we've never been able to share libraries, we've tried many times. How can I get the backed up library into the one on his laptop? As my PC is now dead, I have no access to my iTunes content, just a back up. Hope someone can help?

iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009), iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Aug 28, 2014 5:57 AM

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turingtest2

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Aug 28, 2014 8:07 AM in response to Crandally

Restore the backup of your library to any suitable location then shift-start iTunes to switch libraries. See iTunes: How to open an alternate iTunes Library file or create a new one for details.

See also Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.

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