Step 5: Delete the old iTunes library. Once you have transferred a copy of your iTunes library onto an external hard drive and redirected iTunes to the new location, you can delete the iTunes folder on your local hard drive, freeing up space on your Mac. Jan 30, 2018 - If you have hundreds upon hundreds of songs in your iTunes library, plus videos, podcasts, movies, and TV shows you've downloaded to.
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Whether you want to listen to songs on your computer, or upload them to an iPhone or iPod, transferring songs from an external hard drive to the iTunes library can be beneficial for any business owner. Importing songs into iTunes is a quick process that can be done anytime and anywhere. Whether you're out on a business trip or at the comfort of your office desk, transferring your favorite songs to iTunes allows you to enjoy your favorite genres and artists.
1.Connect your external hard drive to the computer using the USB cable if you haven't already done so, and then launch iTunes.
2.Click the 'File' menu in iTunes, and click 'Add to Library' to launch the 'Add To Library' box.
3.Click the drop-down arrow, and select your external hard drive to display the content on the device. Double-click a folder containing your music files.
4.Select the songs to upload to the iTunes library, and click the 'Choose' button. Wait for the songs to upload to the iTunes library automatically.
5.Click the 'Music' link under 'Library' to display uploaded songs in the right pane.
Warning
- Do not disconnect your external drive while iTunes is importing songs to its library.
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