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Q: How do I set up iTunes library on remote disc?

I have a full Mac Book Air and a 200 Gb music library. How do I set it up on my USB drive and play on my Mac.

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.2), Time Machine

Posted on Apr 4, 2015 11:08 AM

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  • by Niel,Apple recommended

    Niel Niel Apr 4, 2015 11:10 AM in response to ghprocter
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    Apr 4, 2015 11:10 AM in response to ghprocter

    Drag the entire iTunes library(not just the iTunes Media folder) to that drive, launch iTunes with the Option key held down, and choose it.

     

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  • by Limnos,Apple recommended

    Limnos Limnos Apr 4, 2015 11:20 AM in response to ghprocter
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    Apr 4, 2015 11:20 AM in response to ghprocter

    Moving a library: Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings:  Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its sub-folders and files) intact to the other drive.  Hold down the option (alt) key (shift on Windows) and open iTunes.  At the prompt to create or choose a library choose the copied iTunes folder.