Easiest Way to Transfer Music to New Comp w/o Re-Ripping Every CD? - Blu-ray Forum

Penitus · 03-24-2009, 02:09 PM

Recently my computer with iTunes crashed for the last time. Is there a way to transfer my music from MY iPod to MY new computer without re-ripping every CD I own?

Joe Cain · 03-24-2009, 02:16 PM

If you own a Mac, Senuti is an app that allows you to pull tracks off your iPod. I believe it used to be freeware; now I think it's shareware with a 30-day free trial.

Penitus · 03-24-2009, 02:21 PM

My bad. I should have noted that my name is Matt and I'm a PC.

(I hate those commercials)

Chordata · 03-24-2009, 02:28 PM

I don't think there's an official way to do it. There are programs you can buy/try that allow you to do it. They essentially hack your iPod.

You can certainly transfer all the songs you purchased to your computer, though. Just hook up your iPod, go to File --> Transfer Purchases.

Penitus · 03-24-2009, 03:10 PM

Are any of those programs freeware?

I'd rather not have to re-rip 100 CDs.

Chordata · 03-24-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penitus

Are any of those programs freeware?

I'd rather not have to re-rip 100 CDs.

Not that I've seen. You can google this and get some answers, though.

I'm with you man. I wish the iPod was like a removeable drive (like my old, crappy Dell Jukebox was) where you could copy and paste files to and from the unit. Sadly, it's not. One of the few drawbacks to owning an iPod.

Penitus · 03-24-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Not that I've seen. You can google this and get some answers, though.

I'm with you man. I wish the iPod was like a removeable drive (like my old, crappy Dell Jukebox was) where you could copy and paste files to and from the unit. Sadly, it's not. One of the few drawbacks to owning an iPod.

So true for music fans.

Doc_Stew · 03-24-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

One of the few drawbacks to owning an iPod.

There are more than just a few drawbacks

Sorry OP - I think you're SOL. If you were using anything BUT ITunes I could tell you 1,000 ways.

ITunes makes it impossible for you to do anything with music that you OWN. Isn't Apple awesome?

Cisco in HD · 03-25-2009, 07:16 PM

The best way I've found to prevent that from happening again is to pick up a portable hard drive. I use the WD Passport. When you re-rip make sure your default music file is selected is on the portable, (do not let apple organize your folder) then rip away.

When it does crash again you'll have all your music including purchases on your drive.

That route saved me so much grief.

Chordata · 03-25-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisco in HD

The best way I've found to prevent that from happening again is to pick up a portable hard drive. I use the WD Passport. When you re-rip make sure your default music file is selected is on the portable, (do not let apple organize your folder) then rip away.

When it does crash again you'll have all your music including purchases on your drive.

That route saved me so much grief.

Do you leave that plugged in all the time?

zxvfrr41 · 03-25-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penitus

Recently my computer with iTunes crashed for the last time. Is there a way to transfer my music from MY iPod to MY new computer without re-ripping every CD I own?

Do a search on Music Rescue. I lost my hard drive also and was able to restore everything from my iPod into iTunes with this software. It's free if I remember correctly.

PBJblu-ray alltheway · 03-25-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penitus

Recently my computer with iTunes crashed for the last time. Is there a way to transfer my music from MY iPod to MY new computer without re-ripping every CD I own?

I had this same problem and found the answer here, http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/art...d-to-computer/
Its not impossible, it can be done and it works just fine.

AppleCrumbDlite · 03-26-2009, 06:27 AM

Theres a way to put your iPod on "share files" or something like that. Problem is. Theres a jillion files. each named something like xsdt, rjcb, etc. random letters. And each file only has 3 or 4 songs in it. But if you wanted all the music this wouldnt be too much of a drawback for you. It's not a hack or anything, I googled it a year or so back. When you plug it in you have to go to my computer, then right click the drive its in... I would just google it again. It wasnt hard at all

ascotinmpls · 03-29-2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penitus

Recently my computer with iTunes crashed for the last time. Is there a way to transfer my music from MY iPod to MY new computer without re-ripping every CD I own?

iDump is freeware for PC.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/IPOD-TO...ls/iDump.shtml

Penitus · 03-29-2009, 01:24 PM

WOW thanks everyone.

Cisco in HD · 03-29-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Do you leave that plugged in all the time?

Yup I do. It's either that or you plug it I'm everytime you rip/ purchase a new cd or movie. Or if you want to play any music. So it's easier to keep it plugged in. I haven't had one problem with it.

Jeterocks · 03-30-2009, 10:47 PM

Here you go.

[snip]

Download the program, the serial is inside the file. Follow the setup instructions and use the serial to register.

I have used it twice now to get my songs off my iPod and on to a new itunes. It even keeps your play counts and everything.

Kartoon · 04-02-2009, 12:26 AM

Well the smartest thing to do is buy an external harddrive. I have a 250GB and a 1TB, store all my music on there so you never lose anything. As mentioned above there are programs you can use to take music from your iPod and place it back on your PC.

ryoohki · 04-02-2009, 07:00 PM

You can also backup the drawer just by moving the Itunes Music drawer to an external HDD. I do that about once a month, just in case.

jono_0101 · 04-02-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penitus

Recently my computer with iTunes crashed for the last time. Is there a way to transfer my music from MY iPod to MY new computer without re-ripping every CD I own?

use igadget, you can DL a free trial of it from http://download.cnet.com/iGadget/300...html?tag=mncol, ive used it on a few computers, and it has always worked awesome

03-24-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
Penitus Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:10	Easiest Way to Transfer Music to New Comp w/o Re-Ripping Every CD? Recently my computer with iTunes crashed for the last time. Is there a way to transfer my music from MY iPod to MY new computer without re-ripping every CD I own?

03-30-2009, 10:47 PM	#17
Jeterocks Member Member since:Aug 2008	Here you go. [snip] Download the program, the serial is inside the file. Follow the setup instructions and use the serial to register. I have used it twice now to get my songs off my iPod and on to a new itunes. It even keeps your play counts and everything. Last edited by Brain Sturgeon; 03-31-2009 at 05:22 PM. Reason: Please don't post links to serial numbers for illegally registering software. The demo of this software can be downloaded from the developer's site.

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03-24-2009, 02:16 PM	#2
Joe Cain Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Tragic City Blu-ray collection:79	If you own a Mac, Senuti is an app that allows you to pull tracks off your iPod. I believe it used to be freeware; now I think it's shareware with a 30-day free trial.

03-24-2009, 02:21 PM	#3
Penitus Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:10	My bad. I should have noted that my name is Matt and I'm a PC. (I hate those commercials)

03-24-2009, 02:28 PM	#4
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I don't think there's an official way to do it. There are programs you can buy/try that allow you to do it. They essentially hack your iPod. You can certainly transfer all the songs you purchased to your computer, though. Just hook up your iPod, go to File --> Transfer Purchases.

03-24-2009, 03:10 PM	#5
Penitus Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:10	Are any of those programs freeware? I'd rather not have to re-rip 100 CDs.

03-25-2009, 07:16 PM	#9
Cisco in HD Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Palm Beach, FL Trading Score:3	The best way I've found to prevent that from happening again is to pick up a portable hard drive. I use the WD Passport. When you re-rip make sure your default music file is selected is on the portable, (do not let apple organize your folder) then rip away. When it does crash again you'll have all your music including purchases on your drive. That route saved me so much grief.

03-26-2009, 06:27 AM	#13
AppleCrumbDlite Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Gainesville, FL (Un)Official BD Release poller PSNetwork: Blackhawkin Raptors offed: 26 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	Theres a way to put your iPod on "share files" or something like that. Problem is. Theres a jillion files. each named something like xsdt, rjcb, etc. random letters. And each file only has 3 or 4 songs in it. But if you wanted all the music this wouldnt be too much of a drawback for you. It's not a hack or anything, I googled it a year or so back. When you plug it in you have to go to my computer, then right click the drive its in... I would just google it again. It wasnt hard at all

03-29-2009, 01:24 PM	#15
Penitus Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:10	WOW thanks everyone.

04-02-2009, 12:26 AM	#18
Kartoon Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:37	Well the smartest thing to do is buy an external harddrive. I have a 250GB and a 1TB, store all my music on there so you never lose anything. As mentioned above there are programs you can use to take music from your iPod and place it back on your PC.

04-02-2009, 07:00 PM	#19
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	You can also backup the drawer just by moving the Itunes Music drawer to an external HDD. I do that about once a month, just in case.

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