Itunes question - Advice

x...Pam...x · 07-11-2009, 20:02

Hey

I have itunes on my computer which I've used alot but I've actually just downloaded it on to my laptop. When I connected my ipod to the laptop, it came up saying that the ipod can only be connected to to one itunes would I like to erase and sync or would I like to transfer purchases.

Doesn't say anything about the songs that I put on myself through cd, just about the purchases.

What's the best thing to do? I dont want to lose any songs.

Thanks in advance.

deano0501 · 07-11-2009, 21:11

Unfortunately, I think you'll need to import all your CD's onto your laptop again.
By transferring your purchases, it'll move all your bought tracks from iTunes and copy them onto your laptop. Erasing and syncing will do just that. It will erase all songs on your iPod even your bought ones (particularly bad if you haven't backed them up on a CD)

So I think you're best off transferring so you don't lose the bought songs and then importing again. Time consuming I know.

Unless someone else has a better more technical way...

Superbreakfast · 07-11-2009, 21:30

Try using winamp

x...Pam...x · 07-11-2009, 22:55

Thanks guys.

Might just keep using the computer instead of the laptop for itunes, saves alot of hassle by the sound of it.

KnowAll27 · 08-11-2009, 00:26

Strange...I can use my iPod on the iTunes on both my laptop and the PC without any problems.

Although I do have a wireless router in my house, so perhaps it because I've set iTunes on both computers to 'Shared Libraries' (or something very similar)?

x...Pam...x · 08-11-2009, 00:36

Yea I thought it was strange too as my little sis has used the itunes on my comp when she's been staying without any problems.
I asked her, she said its maybe because I have my ipod set to sync automatically, therefore when I connect it to the itunes on the laptop its trying to sync with an empty library.

horsesvscats · 08-11-2009, 00:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by x...Pam...x

Yea I thought it was strange too as my little sis has used the itunes on my comp when she's been staying without any problems.
I asked her, she said its maybe because I have my ipod set to sync automatically, therefore when I connect it to the itunes on the laptop its trying to sync with an empty library.

Yes that is the problem, just set your Ipod to manage music manually and that'll sort it.

KnowAll27 · 08-11-2009, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by x...Pam...x

Yea I thought it was strange too as my little sis has used the itunes on my comp when she's been staying without any problems.
I asked her, she said its maybe because I have my ipod set to sync automatically, therefore when I connect it to the itunes on the laptop its trying to sync with an empty library.

This is sounding vaguely familiar.......

JasonWatkins · 08-11-2009, 00:42

You can also use sharepod to copy everything off easily enough

x...Pam...x · 08-11-2009, 00:49

Ah right thanks guys, much appreciated!!

07-11-2009, 20:02	#1
x...Pam...x Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 91	Itunes question Hey I have itunes on my computer which I've used alot but I've actually just downloaded it on to my laptop. When I connected my ipod to the laptop, it came up saying that the ipod can only be connected to to one itunes would I like to erase and sync or would I like to transfer purchases. Doesn't say anything about the songs that I put on myself through cd, just about the purchases. What's the best thing to do? I dont want to lose any songs. Thanks in advance.

07-11-2009, 21:11	#2
deano0501 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 215	Unfortunately, I think you'll need to import all your CD's onto your laptop again. By transferring your purchases, it'll move all your bought tracks from iTunes and copy them onto your laptop. Erasing and syncing will do just that. It will erase all songs on your iPod even your bought ones (particularly bad if you haven't backed them up on a CD) So I think you're best off transferring so you don't lose the bought songs and then importing again. Time consuming I know. Unless someone else has a better more technical way...

07-11-2009, 21:30	#3
Superbreakfast Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plymouth Services: Virgin Media Posts: 64	Try using winamp

07-11-2009, 22:55	#4
x...Pam...x Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 91	Thanks guys. Might just keep using the computer instead of the laptop for itunes, saves alot of hassle by the sound of it.

08-11-2009, 00:26	#5
KnowAll27 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,305	Strange...I can use my iPod on the iTunes on both my laptop and the PC without any problems. Although I do have a wireless router in my house, so perhaps it because I've set iTunes on both computers to 'Shared Libraries' (or something very similar)?

08-11-2009, 00:36	#6
x...Pam...x Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 91	Yea I thought it was strange too as my little sis has used the itunes on my comp when she's been staying without any problems. I asked her, she said its maybe because I have my ipod set to sync automatically, therefore when I connect it to the itunes on the laptop its trying to sync with an empty library.

08-11-2009, 00:42	#9
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Services: Sky HD, Sky Talk & Sky Broadband Posts: 10,768	You can also use sharepod to copy everything off easily enough

08-11-2009, 00:49	#10
x...Pam...x Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 91	Ah right thanks guys, much appreciated!!