Creating backup and consolidating files

That particular menu option will be greyed out if you have no files actively selected. It is intended to work on the current selection. No selection = nothing to do. Use File > Library > Organize Library... > Consolidate Files as this operates on the whole library.

Use the method outlined in Backup your iTunes for Windows library with SyncToy to backup the library so that you can efficiently back up in future by mirroring only the additions, deletions and updates to the backup set. Previewing the suggested updates also allows you to spot if something untoward has happened to the source library.

tt2

So the top half of the equivalent of this dialog box is greyed out like the bottom half?

What is the current setting for the media folder under Edit > Preferences > Advanced? How big is your library? How much free space is there on the target drive?

tt2

ialalik wrote:

I am trying to consolidate my files for creating a backup but the consolidate button is not acitve in iTunes.

Which consolidate button are you referring to? To consolidate the entire library to the currently active media folder use File > Library > Organize Library... > Consolidate Files.

See Make a split library portable and Backup your iTunes for Windows library with SyncToy for general advice.

tt2

You're welcome. 🙂

tt2