Downloading Music from iPod to Computer?

Question

I have an iPod that I use with my notebook. I recently dusted off the ol' desktop, and I want to transfer all my music FROM the iPod TO the desktop iTunes. I've tried "enabling disk use," but when I view my iPod in My Computer, there's no file for all my music (only contacts, etc). I have a 30 gig Video. I have Win XP. Thanks.

Answer 1

Transferring iTunes Music:

>>> MAKE SURE that your iTunes is set to [MANUALLY MANAGE MUSIC] <<<



Method #1:

[Note: I have no personal experience with this method]

If ALL of your music was purchased from the iTunes Music Store then Apple has a step by step solution: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173



Method #2:

Download iDump or any other similar software from download.com (for free).



Method #3:

[This method does not require third party software or an internet connection. This method will transfer ALL songs, photos and videos from iPod to computer; use Method #2 to transfer specific songs. Playlists will not transfer.]



> Connect iPod to computer.

> [Start]

> [My Computer]

> Double click [iPod drive]

> [Tools]

> [Folder Options]

> [View]

> Select [Show Hidden Files & Folders] and click [OK]

> Right click [iPod Control] folder.

> Select [Properties]

> Un-select [Hidden] and click [OK]

> Select [Apply Changes To This Folder, Subfolder And Files] and click [OK]

> Open [iPod Control] folder.

> Open [Music] folder.

> You will notice folders labeled F00, F01, F02, F03, etc.

> Place iTunes side by side w/ this window. Make sure that [Music Library] is displayed.

> In iTunes select [Edit> Preferences> Advanced] and put a check next to:

- [Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized] &

- [Copy Files To iTunes Music Folder When Adding To Library]

> Click [OK]

> Drag and drop all of the [F] folders into the iTunes [Music Library]

> Done.



Method #4:

[Use your iPod as an external hard drive.]



> Locate the [Music Folder]. If you don’t know where the Music Folder is open iTunes and go to [Edit> Preferences> Advanced] to find the Music Folder location.

> Then go to [Start> My Computer> iPod Drive]

> Drag and drop the [Music Folder] into the [iPod Drive]. You can even transfer documents and photos as well.

> On the new computer open iTunes and select [Edit> Preferences> Advanced] and put a check next to:

- [Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized] &

- [Copy Files To iTunes Music Folder When Adding To Library]

> Click [OK]

> Open the iPod Drive [Start> My Computer> iPod Drive] and drag and drop the music folders into the iTunes [Music Library] interface.

> Done.

Answer 2

here are two ways

first one:get a program lik idump, ipod copy ect

second way:do it yourself

1. Connect the iPod to your PC. If iTunes starts syncing (ie erasing) your music automatically, hit the X in the upper right hand corner of iTunes display, to the left of the search box, to stop it.

2. In Control Panel, Portable Media Devices, double-click your iPod.

3. In the Tools menu -> Options, in the View Tab, check "Show hidden files and folders."

4. Navigate to the Music folder. On my 2nd gen 'pod, the full path is

Portable Media Devices\(your name)IPOD (F:)\iPod_Control\Music

5. Select all the music folders, and drag and drop them into a folder on your hard drive, or directly into iTunes.



And you're done!

Answer 3

If all the songs you go with are on your iTunes, then merely sync your iPod touch with iTunes. Syncing merely ability the two iTunes and your iPod might have all a similar songs. If no longer, then acquire iDump application which will take all the music off of your nano and placed them into iTunes. Then sync the two like I pronounced in the past.

Answer 4

you can use ipod transfer software to copy your songs or videos from ipod to computer. Here's the one I used to use

http://goo.gl/fEA2j

Answer 5

hi, you can try some ipod to PC transfer software such as Xilisoft iPod Rip http://www.sharewareguide.net/Audio-Multimedia/Rippers-Converters/xilisoft-ipod-rip.html or Tansee iPod Transfer http://www.sharewareguide.net/Audio-Multimedia/Video-Tools/tansee-ipod-transfer.html