[liimegreeen]

i need help!!
my computer that had my WHOLE itunes library on it recently died...i have a new computer now, but i can't figure out how to add new music to my itunes and then put it onto my ipod without syncing my ipod to my new, nearly empty itunes.
ugh. tutorial anyone?? i'd be eternally in your debt :/

[awdark]

Why don't we do this first
You can set your computer to view hidden files from
Start > control panel > Folder Options > Under the view tab, select show hidden files our folders
Once you do that, browse your ipod from My Computer and the music should show up.

Alternatively get something like this
http://www.getsharepod.com/

That way you can have a copy of all your music on your computer again.

Where the heck is my ipod...

In itunes go to Edit> Preferences then disable syncing


Then you can just drop albums into your ipod music folder in itunes
or
Make a playlist, drop in and organize your music, then drag and drop the playlist on the music folder under your ipod.

[liimegreeen]

aw man, thanks so much for your time but those instructions didn't work for me since i have a mac, not a pc. i guess i may just need to call apple and have them talk me through it.

[colloquy]

http://www.fadingred.org/senuti/

This program will allow you to transfer your song files from your Ipod to your computer. Make sure to use this program w/o iTunes running, though.