IPOD

[PETERPOOP]

Well I have an IPOD that is synced to an Itunes library from my old computer. I don't have that computer anymore and I am trying to make it so i can upload all my songs from my IPOD to my current Itunes library which is on my new computer. It says I can't do that unless I want to erase everything on my IPOD. However I did authorize my new itunes library and transfered all intunes purchased material. Yet, I have hundreds of songs that weren't purchased from itunes, and I can't upload them or delete selected songs from my IPOD now.

Is there a program out there that will bypass this or something?

I also want to remove photos from my IPOD. I know how to put photos on there (yet I can't add anymore because of the same problem of this IPOD being synched to my old computer) but I don't know how to delete selected photos from my IPOD. doh.

Please help. I'm an IPOD newb. Thanks

[cali yaris]

I'm an iPod newbie too, so I'll watch this thread.

[justjesus]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

I'm an iPod newbie too, so I'll watch this thread.

AHHH geez. I know this one!
I've done it before. BUT, it was music that didn't include stuff bought from iTunes, that part was a little more complicated.
I will try to remember, but I got to go home and play with my PC (still at work).

[darthbauer]

You have to get another program to take the music out of your Ipod and put it on your new computer. It's called www.copytrans.net.

[darthbauer]

The downside is that its not free. It's only $20 I think though.

[cm07yaris]

There are some free ones/free trials out there that work perfectly fine.

[justjesus]

Originally Posted by cm07yaris

There are some free ones/free trials out there that work perfectly fine.

no need to pay for it, or use any programs. Later tonight, I'll tell YW how to do it. I'm off work in about 3 more hours :(

[darthbauer]

If you can do it for free that's cool.

There are free trails but they are for very few songs usually.

[YAR1S]

try CNET.com , they might have some free trials...I've never bother to attempt it, although it would be helpful....

[GreenSpeed]

I got this one guys. There is an absolutely free and freakin easy to use iPod sharing program called Sharepod. You can download it here:

http://www.getsharepod.com/

[PETERPOOP]

the sharepod didn't work.

i am seeing abunch of trial versions of good programs, but the trials allow you to do barely anything. i don't want to fork out 20$ for a program. any other programs people know of for free?

[GreenSpeed]

I don't understand why Sharepod won't work for you. Simply install it and connect your ipod to the computer and then use Sharepod to point to it. It will find it because I have used this program to obtain music from friends ipods numerous times and they didn't have a profile on my iTune library. Once you see all of the music from your ipod in the Sharepod app, you simply select everything you want to copy and copy it to your PC's hard drive. From there, you point iTunes to the folder where all of the music is and you're in business. What's easier than that?

[justjesus]

LOL - you guys are killing me! Please be patient. :) I'll write something up when I get home in a few hours (currently 7:13 PST). No need for shareware, profit ware, underwear. NOTHING.

In the meantime, set your iTunes/iPods to "enable disc use" and what not.
I've done this with my iPod Classic (first gen with photos), my iPod Classic (first gen with video), and my iPod Nano (3rd gen). Well, two nanos, cuz I gave them both to my sisters. What a guy

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

I hate my iPod. Sometimes I want to run it over to see if it'll work any better.

[justjesus]

Originally Posted by TEHxFALLEN V1.2

I hate my iPod. Sometimes I want to run it over to see if it'll work any better.

LOL - I'll take it off your hands!

DAMN, this thing is taking way longer than I thought it would. I'm still working on it (taking long due to using three different "paint" programs. I'm not that good with stuff like that)

Almost done though.

[justjesus]

Let's hope this works...

[justjesus]

Grab a tiny flathead screwdriver, a small hammer, and be prepared to open the case of your iPod. Now, please be careful not to destroy any of the tiny resistors. NOOOO. Just messing people. Just releasing a little stress from a long day of work, and a fun time putting some pics together.

DISCLAIMER: This information was compiled to help people transfer their music from their iPods onto their new PC.

I'm making a few assumptions here:
1)You're on this forum, so you have some basic computer skills (i.e., opening/closing windows, copying files, etc.)
2)This is about iPod and iTunes, so you should have iTunes on your PC
3)THIS IS FOR PC **ONLY**
3)Didn't I already do 3?
4)I'm tired, and forgot what my other assumptions were.
5)Duh. Have your PC on. Close all windows.
6)Im guessing you're getting that message that asks if you want to sync your iPod, but in doing so you will lose all your current iPod content and replace it with the current library on iTunes. DO NOT AGREE TO THAT NONSENSE. I haven't seen that screen in a while, so I forget what it says. At any rate, say "no thanks" because you DON'T want to replace anything on your iPod

NOTE: I'm going to make this as easy as possible, and will list plenty of basic info, just in case some of it is a little advanced for some. Also, there are different ways of doing this, but this is the way I personally use, and feel is the easier/safer way. Also, I suggest giving this a once over BEFORE starting it.

Moving on.

Connect your iPod and start iTunes. -You want to make sure that you have "enabled disc use" as shown below. If it's not checked, then do so now.



-After iTunes has done it's thing syncing (or not, in this case) go ahead and eject your iPod.
-Once you have ejected it successfully, go ahead and plug it in again.
-You should have a new window pop up, with the name of your iPod. see example



If not, make sure you have the "enable disc use" option. If it is, you will need to open the window manually. Ahh yes, manually.
-Go to your "My Computer" icon on your desktop and double click on it to open a new window
-You should have a few icons (or thumbnails, or file list, depending on your personal preferences on your computer) and one of those icons should be your iPod. Here's what mine looks like:



-Double click that icon to open the content of your iPod folder.
-You should be seeing a few icons, such as: Contacts, Calendar, Notes. The one you are looking for is called "iPod_Control".




-If you don't see it, no worries. I'm here to help. Should I be wearing one of those blue Honda polos? yikes. bad joke.
-Go to your menu tabs near the top of the window, and click on "Tools" followed by "Folder Options"



The Folder Options window should pop open. (hehe, they "pop" open. So under the tab "View", you will need to scroll down to where you see a subfolder, "Hidden files and folders." Here, you will need to check (or click on) the radio button "Show hidden files and folders" -In my example here, it's NOT checked. It's in hidden mode. Anyway, do the show mode, then click on "apply" then click on "okay."



-You should now be able to see that fabulous "iPod_Control" folder that we need. If not. I don't know what to tell you. You did something wrong, or my instructions really sucked. ORRR, Apple disabled this function on the NEWEST of NEW iPods and/or iPhones. I haven't tried it on the super-duper new stuff.
So here's that folder, and you will note that it's slightly shaded for lack of a better word



My shoulder hurts. Stupid reports at work, and paint, and typing. grrr. Damn. I need to get my laundry too. I need a beer.
OHHHHHKAY
-Where were we? Oh. NOW that you see that fabulous folder, double click that bad boy. You should have something similar to mine (or a few more folders). You will note some folders, including "iTunes" and "music." Can you guess which one we'll be going after? Yup. Music.

[eTiMaGo]

the suspense is killing me