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it means that it will save that music to a folder on your iTunes library.

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What is an iTunes library?

An iTunes library is all the music an your computer, and on you iPod is stored. Just like a library of books, a library of songs, movies, and pictures.


What is copy files to iTunes music folder when adding music to library?

If you copy files to iTunes Library, you will have 2 copies of the file on your computer. iTunes can play files that are not in the iTunes Library. It makes a link to them, like an alias. For example, if you download a song, it might be in your downloads folder. If you let iTunes copy it to the iTunes Library, it will be in your downloads folder and your iTunes Library. If you delete the song from the downloads folder, it will still be in your iTunes Library, and iTunes can still play it. If you don't copy it to your iTunes Library, and delete it from the downloads folder, iTunes will not be able to play it. You should set up iTunes so that it takes care of the files the way you wish. Don't try to arrange the files yourself by dragging them or copying them yourself into the iTunes Library folder. If you do that you might not see them in iTunes because the iTunes database has not been updated by iTunes. This is also true if you move files between the iTunes album or artist folders. Let iTunes do it and it will maintain the database and you can play all your music.


How do you open your iTunes library on another computer?

computers talk to each other so the should send a meessage for the itunes library. computers talk to each other so the should send a meessage for the itunes library.


Do you need an iTunes accout to download music from iTunes?

The iTunes library is where iTunes stores your music. You can put music in the library from music on your computer or from your CDs. You only need to set up an iTunes account if you wish to purchase items from the iTunes store.


What does consolidate files mean on itunes?

It means that iTunes is copying everything you have and placing it in a central location. The location being the iTunes Media Folder. This assumes that you have imported items from other locations aside from that folder. You can determine where this folder is located by opening your edit menu and selecting preferences. Click the on the advanced tab in the box that opens and it will be the first thing you see.

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How do you get your old iTunes library even if you replace it with another iTunes library?

you cant unless it was a library with an account


Will a Mac iTunes library work on a Windows iTunes install?

Yes. Windows version of itunes will recognize the soundfiles in your mac iTunes library.


What is error 13010 on iTunes?

itunes error 13010 refers to a corrupt itunes library genius file -- to resolve it remove the "itunes library genius.itdb" from your itunes folder and relaunch iTunes


Can you put trailer from iTunes in your iTunes library?

No.


If you download iTunes 9.1 will your iTunes library be erased?

A new version of iTunes only updates the iTunes software and does not touch your music/movies library.


What happens to your music library that is not from itune when iTunes is updated?

Updating iTunes only updates the iTunes software it will not touch your music library.


What is an iTunes library?

An iTunes library is all the music an your computer, and on you iPod is stored. Just like a library of books, a library of songs, movies, and pictures.


Can you transfer your iTunes to an external drive if so how?

Of course you can! Here is how. First make sure that the "Keep iTunes Music folder organized" option is checked in iTunes Preferences: • From the iTunes menu, choose Preferences. • In the resulting window, click the Advanced button. • Select the "Keep iTunes Music folder organized" checkbox. • Click OK. Once you've done that, follow the next set of steps to change your iTunes Music library location to the new drive and then consolidate your library to the new location. This not only copies your audio and media files over, it also retains your ratings and playlists. Note: If you move your music and media library to an external hard drive, you will need to have that drive connected to access your files. • Open iTunes. • From the iTunes menu, choose Preferences. • Click the Advanced button in the Preferences window. • Click the Change button in the iTunes Music folder location pane. • In the Change Music Folder Location window that appears, navigate to the location where you would like your new Music folder to be created. Note: By default, your iTunes Music folder is a folder named "iTunes Music" in ~/Music/iTunes/ where the tilde "~" represents your home directory. • Click the New Folder button in the Change Music Folder Location window. • In the New Folder window that appears, enter the name of the new iTunes Music folder. • Click Create. • Click Open in the Change Music Folder Location window. • Click OK in the Advanced window. • From the File menu, choose Library and then Consolidate Library... A message appears that says: "Consolidating your library will copy all of your music into the iTunes Music folder. This cannot be undone." • Click Consolidate. Important: This action copies all of your music and media files to the new location. There must be enough hard disk space available to copy all of your music and media files. • After the folder has been copied, locate your original iTunes Music folder, and drag it to the Trash or Recycle Bin. Note: Don't remove the iTunes library files that may be in the same location as the iTunes Music folder. • Empty the Trash. Additional Information If you move your library to an external drive, you'll need to power up and connect the drive before starting iTunes. If you don't, iTunes will prompt you to either locate the library or to create a new library (which will result in an empty library).


What is copy files to iTunes music folder when adding music to library?

If you copy files to iTunes Library, you will have 2 copies of the file on your computer. iTunes can play files that are not in the iTunes Library. It makes a link to them, like an alias. For example, if you download a song, it might be in your downloads folder. If you let iTunes copy it to the iTunes Library, it will be in your downloads folder and your iTunes Library. If you delete the song from the downloads folder, it will still be in your iTunes Library, and iTunes can still play it. If you don't copy it to your iTunes Library, and delete it from the downloads folder, iTunes will not be able to play it. You should set up iTunes so that it takes care of the files the way you wish. Don't try to arrange the files yourself by dragging them or copying them yourself into the iTunes Library folder. If you do that you might not see them in iTunes because the iTunes database has not been updated by iTunes. This is also true if you move files between the iTunes album or artist folders. Let iTunes do it and it will maintain the database and you can play all your music.


How do you drag a file onto iTunes?

To drag a music or video file into your iTunes library, left-click the file and hold, drag the file into your iTunes library and it will sync the file into your library.


Can I download iTunes from a shared library on my network by installing iTunes 6 and then using ourTunes?

There is a Sharing section in the iTunes Preferences. Tick the Share my library on my local network. Other computers with iTunes will then be able to find the music in your library.


How do you download from LimeWire library to mp3 without iTunes?

How do you download from limewire library to mp3 without Itunes?