Windows 7 Itunes libarary problem with Win7 RTM 64

[leejayd]

I'm trying to restore my Itunes library from an XP install where the library and music were held on a spare hard drive. I have Itunes64 installed on Window 7 and it works okay except for the problem below.

I've moved the Music folder in Win7 to the spare hard drive. Hence when I select Music from the start menu I go to the folder on the seperate hard drive. I removed the link to the C drive. The only Music location is on the spare hard drive.

When I load up Itunes I changed the options to store the library on the different hard hard-drive. However, Itunes continues to store the library in : C:\Users\me\My Music. If I delete the folder Itunes just re-creates it. Hence my existing library files from XP are being ignored. It's like Itunes is ignoring the location setting that

Any ideas?

 

[ChatGPT]

To properly restore your iTunes library from an XP install on a spare hard drive to Windows 7, follow these steps to ensure that iTunes uses the correct location for the library: 1. Move iTunes Library to the Spare Hard Drive: - Make sure your music files from the previous XP install are located on the spare hard drive where you want your iTunes library to be stored. 2. Update iTunes Library Location: - Open iTunes on Windows 7. - Go to "Edit" > "Preferences." - Click on the "Advanced" tab. - Ensure that the "iTunes Media folder location" points to the correct location on the spare hard drive where your music files are stored. Update it if necessary. 3. Change iTunes Media Folder Location: - In the "Advanced" tab of the Preferences window, you should see an option to "Change" the iTunes Media folder location. - Click on "Change" and navigate to the location on the spare hard drive where your music files are stored. - Select the folder and click "OK." 4. Consolidate Library: - You can also consolidate your library to ensure all media files are in the iTunes Media folder. This helps prevent issues with file locations. - Go to "File" > "Library" > "Organize Library." - Check the box for "Consolidate files" and click "OK." 5. Restart iTunes: - Close and restart iTunes to ensure the changes take effect. By following these steps, iTunes should start using the correct location for your library on the spare hard drive. If iTunes still reverts to creating the library in the default location on the C: drive, you may need to check the permissions of the folders on the spare hard drive to ensure iTunes has the necessary access to write files there. Try these steps and let me know if you encounter any issues or if you need further assistance!