HELP!! My music files keep disappearing!

HELP!! My music files keep disappearing!
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Why does my iTunes lose the location of music files?

Description : Why does my iTunes lose the location of music files?

Last Answer : This usually happens because you either one; do not have your iTunes and music folder flowing together (I do not know proper terms) and they are not connected- you should make it so that you can ... them properly- maybe you didn't save it on your computer properly or you saved the wrong file.

How do I get music files from a data cd/CD-R into my Itunes?

Description : How do I get music files from a data cd/CD-R into my Itunes?

Last Answer : If you are using a PC, you can rip the music to a folder on your computer. Then in iTunes, File > Add Folder to Library.

Duplicate files?

Description : Duplicate files?

Last Answer : Hmmm not sure how to re-enable that old dialog. But you can have iTunes show you a listing of duplicate tracks. 1. Select the Music library. 2. File > Show duplicates. 3. Sort by name (if ... time waiting for the import of dupe tracks but it should be simpler/easier than what you're doing now.

Is there a way to convert Mp3 files to iTunes files?

Description : Is there a way to convert Mp3 files to iTunes files?

Last Answer : iTunes plays mp3 files. I don’t see why you would need to convert them. And iTunes doesn’t have a file format.

Is there anyway to stop files copying into the iTunes folder on my iMac when I add them to iTunes?

Description : Is there anyway to stop files copying into the iTunes folder on my iMac when I add them to iTunes?

Last Answer : answer:Yes. Press Apple + , (comma) to access iTunes Preferences window. Click the Advanced' tab. Untick Copy Files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library'. This will let you store music ... any volume attached to the iMac, whilst still being able to access it from the same iTunes Library.

How to change iTunes accounts without losing the music?

Description : How to change iTunes accounts without losing the music?

Last Answer : answer:It is quite likely that you cannot, depending on how paranoid Apple is about its DRM. I have no experience with iTunes except as a player, but usually one can find the folders where the music was stored ... Failing all else, run a search for *.mp3 to help you find the folder that you want.

How to move data from ipod touch (apps, music, videos, photos etc...) to a new computer?

Description : How to move data from ipod touch (apps, music, videos, photos etc...) to a new computer?

Last Answer : answer:If you're on Windows, you can use a great program called SharePod to transfer your media back onto your computer: http://www.getsharepod.com/ As for your applications, you can right click ... see an example here: http://theappleblog.com/2008/07/22/transfer-applications-from-iphone-to-itunes/

Is jailbreaking as bad a pirating music? Do people get in trouble for it? Does iTunes hate it?

Description : Is jailbreaking as bad a pirating music? Do people get in trouble for it? Does iTunes hate it?

Last Answer : People get in trouble for both jailbreaking and pirating, if they are caught by the authorities in charge of punishing such things. I’m not sure if iTunes hates jailbreakers, but the RIAA sure hates pirates.

How do you import music from an iphone into a new itunes account?

Description : How do you import music from an iphone into a new itunes account?

Last Answer : Try a program called MediaWidget. It will transfer everything across (music, photos) to itunes.

Is there a way to put the music on your iPhone on your computer?

Description : Is there a way to put the music on your iPhone on your computer?

Last Answer : Unless you purchased the music on the iTunes store there isn’t any official way to do this, but there are hundreds of free apps that let you do this.

How do I change the location of all of my songs in my music folder, and locate all of them using my iTunes? So I won't have to do it, one by one?

Description : How do I change the location of all of my songs in my music folder, and locate all of them using my iTunes? So I won't have to do it, one by one?

Last Answer : answer:If you currently have an iTunes library on your laptop, open iTunes, click file then export library and export to your external HD. Next, close iTunes and hold the alt/option key (on ... paste all files to a folder in your external HD. Do the same thing with the iTunes library selection.

ITunes DRM when buying music on an iPhone?

Description : ITunes DRM when buying music on an iPhone?

Last Answer : According to all the advertisements for the iPhone / iPod Touch you should just plug the iPhone back into your computer and it will transfer across

Is there a way to remove DRM from iTunes music?

Description : Is there a way to remove DRM from iTunes music?

Last Answer : Removed by myself.

Can u transfer ur music on your iPod to a new computer ?

Description : Can u transfer ur music on your iPod to a new computer ?

Last Answer : sure, any old app will do, i use senuti on my mac

What can I do to avoid exclamation marks in front of my music on iTunes?

Description : What can I do to avoid exclamation marks in front of my music on iTunes?

Last Answer : The exclamation mark means that the file no longer exists on your hard drive and can’t be found by iTunes. So highlight the song in your library with the exclamation mark and hit Command + Delete.

Is there anyway I could buy music videos straight from my iPod touch on iTunes?

Description : Is there anyway I could buy music videos straight from my iPod touch on iTunes?

Last Answer : No. They don’t sell videos from iTunes on mobile devices. Only music and applications.

If I sell my iPod touch with all the games and apps that I bought on the app store, will the other person be able to use them and still put his own music on it?

Description : If I sell my iPod touch with all the games and apps that I bought on the app store, will the other person be able to use them and still put his own music on it?

Last Answer : Nope. Not that I know of. Not only will the new computer erase all music, pics, videos, apps, etc. but it's also not a very good idea to sell an electronic with any of your information on it. ... . My advice: wipe the memory and restore all settings so it feels out-of-the-box-new for the buyer.

If I restore my itouch through iTunes, do I keep my upgrades?

Description : If I restore my itouch through iTunes, do I keep my upgrades?

Last Answer : yea, as long as u stay on 1.1.3 or higher. you might have to hit the sync button a couple times for them do activate though

Can I restore my iPod touch through iTunes, and keep the upgrades?

Description : Can I restore my iPod touch through iTunes, and keep the upgrades?

Last Answer : yes, they are already downloaded to your computer, so when you restore it, it will either keep at the version it is at now, or when you connect it for the first time after, it will ask if you want to update it, and when you say yes, it will just pull the updates from your hard drive.

Can I keep my active iTunes librarys on an external drive and play the songs FROM that drive?

Description : Can I keep my active iTunes librarys on an external drive and play the songs FROM that drive?

Last Answer : You can of course. Only thing I'd be cautious of however is if you have podcasts or anything set to download automatically you would really want to make sure that the external is turned on ... automatically reset the default folder. That'll end up with you having to reconsolidate your library. Pain.

Help! Itunes is trying to charge me again!

Description : Help! Itunes is trying to charge me again!

Last Answer : Is there a way to contact itunes, explain what happened and see if they can send you the downloads again….

Need help restore iPhone 4?

Description : Need help restore iPhone 4?

Last Answer : what os runing you re iPhone 4?

Help! Damaged iTunes library, so apps I bought disappeared, and iTunes won't let me re-download them?

Description : Help! Damaged iTunes library, so apps I bought disappeared, and iTunes won't let me re-download them?

Last Answer : (The apps are not listed in iTunes at all—in other words, there is now nothing inside the Applications area of iTunes on my desktop. Before the damaged library there were dozens there, including my two paid apps.)

Can you help with my iPhone syncing issue?

Description : Can you help with my iPhone syncing issue?

Last Answer : The computer and phone each have independent memories of unheard podcasts. Just take a few minutes to listen to the first second of each podcast you have already heard on the phone (and computer, if desired). The unheard icon will disappear and all should be well.

Please help me with my itunes question!

Description : Please help me with my itunes question!

Last Answer : Bring it by tomorrow and I’ll see if I can help you. I’ll try to find it and we can try to download it on mine to see if of works or something.

Itouch help?

Description : Itouch help?

Last Answer : Ive never had that problem. I would call the place you bought it from and ask to speak with someone who knows a lot about the itouch.

Is 99 cents per song on itunes going to end and why?

Description : Is 99 cents per song on itunes going to end and why?

Last Answer : Kinda already has, I still buy albums because I listen to a lot of bands where the members probably still have day jobs. Online streaming killed the MP3 and itunes market.

What happens when someone uses your iTunes on an old computer?

Description : What happens when someone uses your iTunes on an old computer?

Last Answer : answer:That's a risk you run if you don't either tell your computer to forget all its passwords or if you don't change your passwords when you give away your computer. Of course, if you allow the new ... , they can make as well. The same goes for any other account you allow them to have access to.

Why can't I update my itunes account info?

Description : Why can't I update my itunes account info?

Last Answer : I’m not sure any of us can answer your question. Why not just call Apple? They provide several methods of contact for problems like yours here.

Can you suggest software to remove orphan tracks from iTunes?

Description : Can you suggest software to remove orphan tracks from iTunes?

Last Answer : iTunes Duplicate Song Manager CopyTrans TuneTastic

How do I burn a c.d. with iTunes 11.1.1?

Description : How do I burn a c.d. with iTunes 11.1.1?

Last Answer : deleted

Why does iTunes insist that there is not enough space on my phone when there is?

Description : Why does iTunes insist that there is not enough space on my phone when there is?

Last Answer : answer:The songs may only be 4.55 GB, but what else is being synced? Maybe it’s overhead, more likely other non-song data that it thinks needs syncing. BTW, is it the Windows version of iTunes, or are you on a Mac? The Windows version isn’t exactly reliable, so that might also be it.

How do I access my old iTunes account from my new computer?

Description : How do I access my old iTunes account from my new computer?

Last Answer : answer:First of all are the computers Mac or PC (or Linux since you like penguins)? Did you migrate any of your files and account information from the old computer to the new one? Regardless of your ... you upgraded to the iPhone 5, you should be able to get free phone support from 1-800-My-Apple

Do you like the new iTunes?

Description : Do you like the new iTunes?

Last Answer : I've become such a grumpy old lady it seems, that I don't like the new anything, so I probabaly won't like the new iTunes:-) I haven't tried it. I keep hitting the Remind me later button ... one I didn't download it on until Apple stops supporting the old version, I suppose. I'll let you know.

Problem loading custom ringtone on iPhone?

Description : Problem loading custom ringtone on iPhone?

Last Answer : Are you on a Mac? GarageBand has an export to iOS ringtone option.

My itunes account has been disabled and I no longer have the rescue email account. How can I get back into my own account?

Description : My itunes account has been disabled and I no longer have the rescue email account. How can I get back into my own account?

Last Answer : 1–800-MY-APPLE

Trouble with Itunes since I updated. Any suggestions?

Description : Trouble with Itunes since I updated. Any suggestions?

Last Answer : Are you on OS X or Windows? If you use OS X I can probably help. Not so much with Windows.

Which podcasts do you recommend?

Description : Which podcasts do you recommend?

Last Answer : Ricky Gervais’s podcasts

ITunes default artwork changed, how do I revert it?

Description : ITunes default artwork changed, how do I revert it?

Last Answer : answer:Right click song, “get info” delete artwork/add. You can also click multiple get info’s for instance if you’re trying to fix up album at a time.

How can I synchronize everything with one solution?

Description : How can I synchronize everything with one solution?

Last Answer : No. Ok first off the 5 computers can all hook up to the same server as well as the iPad. You can have one of the computers on at all times and set the other computers up as monitors only where ... still control them. But there are apps that don't work on iPhone and iPad that work only on computers.

Video formats for an iPad First Generation?

Description : Video formats for an iPad First Generation?

Last Answer : You can try downloading an app like Oplayer. It looks like this app was designed specifically for boosting the file types iTunes can support on an iPad.

Keyboard that controls iTunes while playing games?

Description : Keyboard that controls iTunes while playing games?

Last Answer : Almost all the Mac Laptops use F7-F11 keys for itunes control. All their wireless keyboards do the same.

Why is the first season of The L Word not available on itunes?

Description : Why is the first season of The L Word not available on itunes?

Last Answer : answer:You can buy just about anything on Amazon. Or if you don’t mind downloading it in bits and pieces, you can download just about anything on YouTube.

ITunes season pass, will it be for part two as well?

Description : ITunes season pass, will it be for part two as well?

Last Answer : answer:If the purchase was for Doctor Who Season 6, Part 1 then it is only episodes 1–7 along with extra features and commentary. According to some reviews you will have to pay again if you want the second part.

Problems with iTunes creating MP3 version for all songs?

Description : Problems with iTunes creating MP3 version for all songs?

Last Answer : answer:By using a program that isn't iTunes to do what you want. iTunes does not work well with Windows. Use another program whenever you can, use iTunes only to transfer songs to your iPod or other iThing. To ... don't need to be all in the same format, and it can do all of your songs at once.

Submitting a podcast with iTunes and Garageband?

Description : Submitting a podcast with iTunes and Garageband?

Last Answer : answer:I am unfamiliar with Garageband (I run windows and record my podcast with Reaper), but the program I use to generate my RSS feed also automatically pings my feed to the iTunes store. You can find the program here. Let me know if it works for you.

How do I stop itunes from continuing to make duplicates of songs?

Description : How do I stop itunes from continuing to make duplicates of songs?

Last Answer : Dear mod Nazi. The answer was not unhelpful. It was a genuine soultion to the issue raised. Uninstalling bloatware is always a correct solution.

Am I crazy, or can you not make ringtones on iTunes anymore?

Description : Am I crazy, or can you not make ringtones on iTunes anymore?

Last Answer : Sure you can! Instructions here.

A mundane enquiry concerning mp3 player carnage: can anybody offer their superior wisdom?

Description : A mundane enquiry concerning mp3 player carnage: can anybody offer their superior wisdom?

Last Answer : Go on a quest to your nearest Apple office. They shalt help ye there with your malfunctioning device (if you have warranty, that is).

How can I get my iTunes Genius to recognize all of the songs in my library?

Description : How can I get my iTunes Genius to recognize all of the songs in my library?

Last Answer : answer:I suspect that it’s because how you obtained the music meets the description of pirated music, and iTunes doesn’t recognize pirated music. I had the same problem with a few older mix CDs that I added to my library. Edit: Genius works with music purchased on Amazon.