MacBook Pro 2011. I inadvertently lost access to iTunes library, all content was stored on ext HD. Mistakenly created a new iTunes file on my laptop. Tried to restore original file from HD by establishing media file location where content is located (i.e., My Passport/iTunes/iTunes media/Music) but doesn't work.
GarageBand (Mac) '11, Mac OS X (10.6.7)
Hi Craig,
Was your entire iTunes folder — including files such as "iTunes Library.itl" — located on the external drive? If that's the case, you should be able to get things back to normal by closing iTunes, then opening it again while holding down the Option key. This should open a little window prompting you to either create a new iTunes library or chose an existing one. Select "Choose Library..." and navigate to the library on the external drive.
This won't work if you have a "split" library — i.e., media files on the external drive, iTunes Library.itl and other files on the computer. Let us know.
Hi Craig,
Was your entire iTunes folder — including files such as "iTunes Library.itl" — located on the external drive? If that's the case, you should be able to get things back to normal by closing iTunes, then opening it again while holding down the Option key. This should open a little window prompting you to either create a new iTunes library or chose an existing one. Select "Choose Library..." and navigate to the library on the external drive.
This won't work if you have a "split" library — i.e., media files on the external drive, iTunes Library.itl and other files on the computer. Let us know.
Richard, you are THE MAN! Thank you for helping me save years of work (and so simply)! Truly appreciate it. Sending good vibes your way!
craig
