Transfering itunes files to a new laptop

[--lemma--]

How the hell do I go about doing this? I'm getting rid of my current laptop before I get my new one, and I have no idea what to do in the meantime to store the files, and then transfer them. I don't want to have to spend $$ on an external hard drive, there has to be an easier way. Any suggestions?

 

[Anakin]

Buy a network crossover cable, you can get one at your local computer shop. And plug it into the network jacks connecting the laptops.

Then use the Files and Settings transfer wizard. You can find it under Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools

The wizard should walk you through transfering all your stuff.

I'm assuming you're using XP.

 

[dig this]

or just use your ipod as an external hardrive... you may have to delete the mp3's on your ipod first to free up some space, then just put the files from your music folder onto your ipod.

 

[--lemma--]

or just use your ipod as an external hardrive... you may have to delete the mp3's on your ipod first to free up some space, then just put the files from your music folder onto your ipod.

This actually works? Seems so easy....do you have to do anything special or just save to E Drive and go from there? I'm such a loser when it comes to anything even remotely techy.

 

[Anakin]

This actually works? Seems so easy....do you have to do anything special or just save to E Drive and go from there? I'm such a loser when it comes to anything even remotely techy.

This will get your music over, but it won't transfer your iTunes database.

 

[KillaLadY]

anapod ownz you

 

[--lemma--]

This will get your music over, but it won't transfer your iTunes database.

Meaning that I still have to reinstall my itunes software, but that once that's done and I transfer my music files into that program I'm good to go?

 

[dig this]

This actually works? Seems so easy....do you have to do anything special or just save to E Drive and go from there? I'm such a loser when it comes to anything even remotely techy.

sure does..

just make sure that you trasfer the files over i.e. not through itunes, but wherever your files are stored on your computer. Your ipod is an external hardrive, it just has the capability to play music as well.