iTunes Duplicating Movie Files

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iTunes Duplicating Movie Files

I store my movies on a separate hard drive (D:) than where iTunes is installed (C:). Up until a recent update, iTunes recognized where I stored them and pulled the files from that separate location. Now when I add a movie file to iTunes, iTunes copies these movie files to the iTunes directory. Therefore, I now have two copies of the same movie file on two different hard drives. How can I get iTunes to revert back to only using the files stored on the D: drive instead of copying it to the C: drive?

Posted on Oct 12, 2015 8:28 PM

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Niel

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Oct 12, 2015 8:42 PM in response to ventura9496

Put the entire library on D, or open the Advanced tab of the iTunes preferences and set it not to automatically copy the files to the iTunes Media folder. Having the library in separate locations may complicate the process of backing it up.

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ventura9496 Author

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Oct 12, 2015 8:42 PM in response to Niel

I wish there was a way to differentiate between adding music and movies. I often order music from Amazon and would love for that to be stored in my iTunes folders, but then at the same time not duplicate movies. iTunes ought to allow for that option!

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