How to Restore iTunes Library from iPod to New Computer (Windows or Mac ) 2019 Guide

Restore iTunes Library from iPod to New Computer via iTunes

There are several methods for restoring iTunes library from iPod to a new computer, but we’ve chosen to discuss iTunes method of restoring iTunes library from iPod to a new Windows computer or Mac.

Before we continue with the steps of restoring iTunes library from iPod, we would like you to note that if you’ve not authorized your new computer on iTunes, you may not be able to access your iPod media library on iTunes.

Therefore, here is how to authorize a Mac or PC before restoring your iTunes library:

1. Open iTunes.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
3. On Mac: Go to the menu bar at the top of your computer screen to choose “Account > Authorizations > Authorize This Computer".
4. On Windows PC: Go to the menu bar at the top of your computer screen to choose “Account > Authorizations > Authorize This Computer". If you don’t see the menu bar, press Control + B on your keyboard.
5. Enter your Password and click “Authorize”.

Steps to Restore iTunes Library from iPod to New Computer with iTunes

1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes on your new computer.
2. Launch iTunes on your PC and connect your iPod to your PC using Apple’s original lightning cable. Your connected device will appear as an icon on the upper-left corner of iTunes windows.
3. Click on your iPod icon, locate Summary on the left sidebar of the iTunes window. You can check the box next to the items you want to back up by clicking on them. You can also choose whether you want to back up your entire library or choose a file.
4. Click “Apply” to back up the selected media files.
5. Repeat step 4 to back up different types of media files on your iPod.

After backing up your iPod to your PC using this method, you can search for your new iTunes library location by following these steps:

1. Mac: Click desktop to make sure you’re in Finder. Then choose “Go > Home”, and double-click the Music folder.
2. Windows: Navigate to “\Users\username\My Music\iTunes”.

Disadvantages of Using iTunes to Restore iTunes Library.

This method comes with numerous disadvantages which include:

1. The method is complicated and full of limitations and restrictions.
2. You can only transfer purchased files using this process.
3. iTunes allows you to authorize only 5 computers or less.
4. Non-purchased files will not be restored using iTunes.

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