How to merge iTunes libraries between users
November 7th, 2008 by Donald Bell
The iTunes backup dialog offers a few different options, but for our purpose we're going to leave it on the first default option and back up your entire library. There are ways around doing this, but it never hurts to have a disc backup of your iTunes library in an emergency and the disc method offers the cleanest, most seamless, back up method.
Depending on the size of your library, you may have to back up your collection across several CDs or DVDs.
When you're done with your backup, close iTunes.
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Peter V
November 7th, 2008 at 3:22pm
The only other catch is that this is only for a PC - although the name of this site is Applesource - Doh!
Al Prebus
December 29th, 2008 at 12:58pm
Does iTunes retain the new location of the master library the next time iTunes is restarted?
Katherina Sage
January 5th, 2009 at 1:33am
Does this method to merge iTunes libraries between users preserve Playlist Folders and Playlists? I have used this extensively in 3 user accounts on a PC (running Windows XP). I would like to consolidate the 3 libaries but retain the Playlist Folder/Playlist structure. Any help and input appreciated. Many thanks
Larry
March 9th, 2009 at 2:53am
How can I merge iTunes libraries from both computers in my home onto one library so I don't have to repurchase songs?
les
January 3rd, 2010 at 3:29pm
This did not work. I kept getting a error message that the new library was locked and the user did not have write access