Used to be able "I think" to just edit iTunes .xml file when moving library. Is this not the case anymore? I just had to replace a harddrive - folder structure is all the same except for the name of the drive. Looks like I need to import the .xml now to build the .itl? Is this correct?
iPad
Why not edit the name of the drive to match the one it has replaced?
For the long run see Make a split library portable and keep a backup.
tt2
I did that ... no go
As long as the structure hasn't changed you should be able to open the .itl, right-click a broken track and use get info, locate the track when prompted, and then let iTunes repair the rest of the missing files when it asks.
Note that Get Info > File tab of a broken track should let you see that path that iTunes is expecting to find the track at.
tt2
The new drive has to be 100% identical as far as iTunes is concerned. Identical name, etc. You have to fool iTunes into thinking you are using the same drive.
You can still edit the .xml but then you will still have to have the correct path. You will lose ratings, play counts, date added. Create a new library (use option+start) and import the .xml. IMHO you are much better off doing the drive name thing.
As long as the structure hasn't changed
and assuming the OP was using iTunes to organize media.
I used to think that, but in practice that repair mechanism seems to expect a single consistent change to the file path.
tt2
Editing iTunes .xml file
