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How do I consolidate my iTunes library?
Consolidate your iTunes library
- Open iTunes.
- From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or at the top of the iTunes window, choose File > Library > Organize Library.
- Select Consolidate files.
- Click OK.
How do I move iTunes from C drive to D drive?
Start iTunes with the option (shift on Windows) key held down and guide it to the new location of the library. The application needs to remain on the system drive. The iTunes library folder can usually be moved from the current location to, say, D:\iTunes and then accessed by holding down shift as you start iTunes.
Can I put iTunes on external hard drive?
No, you cannot install iTunes onto your external hard drive. You can put the files for the program there, but the program would still install, and run on the computer to which the hard drive is connected.
How can I move my iTunes library to an external drive?
You can even turn a hard drive full of music into a server to stream tunes to all the computers and devices in your household. Move Your iTunes Library to an External Drive. To free up space on your computer or make a backup, just follow these simple steps within the most current version of iTunes:
How can I move my iTunes library to a NAS?
By moving your library to a network drive that’s always available, you or anyone else in your household can access the content from any computer or mobile device in your home at any time. If you have a network drive or NAS set up, use the software for your router or NAS to create a specific network share to store your iTunes library.
Where do I put my iTunes on my computer?
In the iTunes app on your PC, choose File > Exit. Locate your external drive (in File Explorer), then drag the iTunes folder you backed up earlier from your external drive to your internal drive. Important: It’s highly recommended that you put the iTunes folder back in [ User folder ]\\Music\\iTunes\\iTunes Media.
How to back up my iTunes library to my computer?
Back up your library and media files 1 In the iTunes app on your PC, choose Edit > Preferences, then click Advanced. 2 Note the location of your iTunes Media folder in the “iTunes Media folder location” section. 3 Quit iTunes. 4 Navigate to your iTunes folder in File Explorer. 5 Drag the iTunes folder from its location to an external drive.