itunes transfer

[robrowboski]

hey what do i do when i get a new computer and want to transfer all the music from my i tunes to the new computer cause some of the cd's i don't have anymore and when i plug the ipod it only gives me the option to sync and erase

[Broni]

iTunes itself doesn't store any music. It stores only list(s)/library of your music files, which are stored somewhere on your computer.
Unless you changed the default location, you'll find them in My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Music
just copy them to CD/DVD, and transfer them to your new computer.

[robrowboski]

so i would have to copy every cd thats on my ipod then put it in my new computer? thats will take some time lol

[Broni]

If you have all of your music on your iPod (how big is it?), you can simply hook it up to your new computer, and move all music from iPod to new computer.

[robrowboski]

it's like a 20 gig ipod ,ok im gonna go try that now

[Broni]

Yeah, you can use those as just any other regular external drives.

[robrowboski]

ok i put i tunes on my new computer but i don't see the option of putting my music a from the ipod onto the new computer it only says erase and sync

[Broni]

No, no...Open Windows Explorer, iPod will be visible as separate drive. Copy all music files from your iPod to any folder of your choice on your new computer.
THEN, you open ITunes, and import all those songs to iTunes library.

[robrowboski]

ok im running xp and i went into my computer and  found the device but there's only like notes and stuff no option for music ,and i don't see windows exploer in the start menu

[Broni]

Start>Programs>Accessories>Windows Explorer

[Broni]

If you have similar iPod, as I do, in iPod directory go iPod Control folder>Music

[robrowboski]

ok i can see the ipod as a seperate device but it is not giving me any option to copy all the music

[Broni]

Can you see music files?

[robrowboski]

no, but i know there is music on there

[Broni]

What folders do you have there? List them.