Migrating iTunes into Windows 7

Joe 90 · 02-08-2009, 00:58

Hey,

I've never really liked iTunes when it comes to reinstalls/new OS's. So whats the best way to move an existing iTunes setup from Vista, into Windows 7?

I've installed build 7600 today, and probably going to be using it more and more now that its so close (if not already there) to final build. So could do with setting up iTunes to mirror the vista setup

Dymetrie · 02-08-2009, 06:48

Just copy across the iTunes folder (the one in your 'my documents', not the one from program files) and it should pick everything up fine

LeperousDust · 02-08-2009, 11:45

Don't use iTunes in the first place

Dymetrie · 02-08-2009, 11:53

Don't listen to Alex

Joe 90 · 02-08-2009, 15:09

iTunes rocks.

i've used all sorts in the past and spent a good few years using alternatives with my first few iPods, but now with the iPhone i'll stick with iTunes.

Cheers Dymetrie, i'll set it up and see how i get on. (just need to change a drive letter so it can find everything first!)

LeperousDust · 02-08-2009, 15:36

Actually the only valid reason to use iTunes is probably having an iPhone, because iPhone support on the other alternative players doesnt always seem to be there. At least with media monkey anyway. Otherwise iTunes doesn't really do anything very well

Will · 02-08-2009, 16:43

Itunes works well on a mac it sucks on a PC. I only use it to synch my outlook and put songs on (when it works). Hateful program.

Feek · 02-08-2009, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeperousDust

Otherwise iTunes doesn't really do anything very well

Lies!

iTunes+Smart Playlists=iPod superiority

Dymetrie · 02-08-2009, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

Itunes works well on a mac it sucks on a PC. I only use it to synch my outlook and put songs on (when it works). Hateful program.

I've found that it works very well under windows (vista and 7) and I've had no problem getting it to do what I want. Combined with how well it manages my iPhone then I'm more than happy with it.

The only slight gripe I have is that it can be a little bit slow to react sometimes, but then again so can I

Will · 02-08-2009, 17:46

I just find it completely non-intuitive, slow and I hate how it has to convert all my mp3s into a format IT wants - that really ****s me off tbh. Winamp for me is the easiest mp3 player out there. I prefer itunes to WMP however.

02-08-2009, 00:58	#1
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	Migrating iTunes into Windows 7 Hey, I've never really liked iTunes when it comes to reinstalls/new OS's. So whats the best way to move an existing iTunes setup from Vista, into Windows 7? I've installed build 7600 today, and probably going to be using it more and more now that its so close (if not already there) to final build. So could do with setting up iTunes to mirror the vista setup __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

02-08-2009, 06:48	#2
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Just copy across the iTunes folder (the one in your 'my documents', not the one from program files) and it should pick everything up fine __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

02-08-2009, 11:45	#3
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Don't use iTunes in the first place __________________

02-08-2009, 11:53	#4
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Don't listen to Alex __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

02-08-2009, 15:09	#5
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	iTunes rocks. i've used all sorts in the past and spent a good few years using alternatives with my first few iPods, but now with the iPhone i'll stick with iTunes. Cheers Dymetrie, i'll set it up and see how i get on. (just need to change a drive letter so it can find everything first!) __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

02-08-2009, 15:36	#6
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Actually the only valid reason to use iTunes is probably having an iPhone, because iPhone support on the other alternative players doesnt always seem to be there. At least with media monkey anyway. Otherwise iTunes doesn't really do anything very well __________________

02-08-2009, 16:43	#7
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Itunes works well on a mac it sucks on a PC. I only use it to synch my outlook and put songs on (when it works). Hateful program. __________________ *No No!*

02-08-2009, 17:46	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I just find it completely non-intuitive, slow and I hate how it has to convert all my mp3s into a format IT wants - that really **s me off tbh. Winamp for me is the easiest mp3 player out there. I prefer itunes to WMP however. __________________ No No!**

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