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Q: I want to move my itunes library from my old PC to my newer Mac but the files on the PC are in the old file structure.  How do I do this?

I'm afraid if I follow the instructions here (How to move your iTunes library to a new computer - Apple Support), it will mess things up on my Mac as the file structure is totally different.  Is there a way to first convert the file structure on the PC to match the file structure on the Mac?  I've upgraded the the version of iTunes on the PC to 12.1.3 (which it is telling me is the latest).  I've tried following the instructions here: iTunes: Understanding iTunes Media Organization - Apple Support but there is not an option for "Upgrade to iTunes Media Organization" when I go to Organize Library on the PC.  Any advice is appreciated.

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Posted on Dec 24, 2015 11:39 AM

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  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Dec 24, 2015 12:15 PM in response to megdel
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    Dec 24, 2015 12:15 PM in response to megdel

    That document is somewhat out of date. File > Library > Organize Library > Rearrange Files does the same thing as the the old Upgrade to iTunes Media Organization. See Make a split library portable for a detailed guide on preparing your library for the move.

     

    tt2

  • by megdel,

    megdel megdel Dec 25, 2015 2:04 PM in response to turingtest2
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    Dec 25, 2015 2:04 PM in response to turingtest2

    I have tried using File->Library->Organize Library->Rearrange Files in the folder...  and "Consolidate files" but both are still leaving me in the old file structure.  I'd really like to find a way to make the file structure in iTunes on the old PC match the file structure on the newer Mac before I try to "port" my library.  Any way to do this given that the above options didn't work?

  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Dec 25, 2015 3:02 PM in response to megdel
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    Dec 25, 2015 3:02 PM in response to megdel

    What is the location of your iTunes Library.itl file?

    What is the path of the media folder under Edit > Preferences > Advanced?

    Is the box Rearrange Files greyed out?

     

    tt2

  • by megdel,

    megdel megdel Dec 26, 2015 6:28 AM in response to turingtest2
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    Dec 26, 2015 6:28 AM in response to turingtest2

    My Itunes Library.itl file is in the path Music/iTunes

    The path of the media folder under Edit > Preferences > Advanced is C:\users\delfausse\music\itunes\itunes music

    Yes- the box Rearrange Files is greyed out. 

  • by turingtest2,Apple recommended

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Dec 26, 2015 1:53 PM in response to megdel
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    Dec 26, 2015 1:53 PM in response to megdel

    Under Edit > Preferences > Advanced turn Keep.... off it is currently on. Click OK.

    Under Edit > Preferences > Advanced turn Keep.... on. Click OK.

    This should fix up the internal layout of the media folder. If the files don't move into the standard folders, e.g. <Media Folder>\Music\<Album Artist>\<Album> then see Repair security permissions for iTunes for Windows and start over after performing repairs.

     

    Close iTunes. Rename iTunes Music as iTunes Media. Start iTunes. Check under Edit > Preferences > Advanced that the media folder now reads C:\Users\<User>\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media. If not click the Reset button. Close iTunes and reopen.

    Your library should now be in a portable shape.

     

    tt2

  • by megdel,

    megdel megdel Dec 26, 2015 1:53 PM in response to turingtest2
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    Dec 26, 2015 1:53 PM in response to turingtest2

    Thanks so much for your help.  This worked & I was then able to move the library successfully.  I really appreciate your help!

  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Dec 26, 2015 2:04 PM in response to megdel
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    Dec 26, 2015 2:04 PM in response to megdel

    You're welcome.

     

    tt2