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Ivory

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    iPod transfer of music files
    « on: May 14, 2023, 04:25:23 PM »
    Using Windows 10, is it possible to "drag and drop" files from one iPod to another in (File) Explorer?

    Lisa_maree



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    Re: iPod transfer of music files
    « Reply #1 on: May 15, 2023, 04:15:35 PM »
    Hi

    No, you need to use Itunes or a 3rd party transfer app. Ipod's don't show up in windows as a drive.
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    Ivory

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      Re: iPod transfer of music files
      « Reply #2 on: May 18, 2023, 06:04:40 PM »
      My (File) Explorer window in the attachment shows my iPod as a drive?

      DaveLembke



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      Re: iPod transfer of music files
      « Reply #3 on: May 18, 2023, 09:24:38 PM »
      I've only been successful with iTunes myself as the DRM protection needs to associate the music files with the account with Apple last I knew. As Apple has it set up this way to protect from people sharing music with others who haven't paid for it.

      Ivory

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        Re: iPod transfer of music files
        « Reply #4 on: May 19, 2023, 10:21:36 AM »
        Okay.  Thanks!

        In the past, it was problematic for me to use Tunes (because each iteration seemed to changed how basic things functioned).

        Since 2018, do you think iTunes could possibly have become less problematic?  (If not, I believe I can install the iTunes64 Setup in my Downloads folder.)

        Ivory