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Discussions tagged with 'ipod sync' on WindowsForum.com cover issues encountered when syncing iPods with iTunes on Windows. A common problem involves iTunes displaying 'could not be used because the original file could not be found' errors for songs in the library, often after USB connections from other devices. Users seek ways to recover their music library or rebuild it from scratch. The tag focuses on troubleshooting sync failures, file location errors, and managing iTunes libraries on Windows 7 and later versions.
  1. BudVitoff

    Windows 7 iTunes: all items are now "could not be used ... original file could not be found"

    Running iTunes 12.4.2 under Win7 SP1. Recently, something happened so that selecting any song gives me "The song ... could not be used because the original file could not be found. Would you like to locate it?" The location attempt inevitably gets me nowhere. Can I recover from this...
    • BudVitoff
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    • app updates backup data recovery device connectivity error family tech file search ipod sync itunes library management music collection music library software issues song not found sp1 troubleshooting usb sync user experience user opinions windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Software
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