Reformatting computer...what to do with iTunes?

audiobliss
audiobliss Posts: 12,518
edited March 2007 in The Clubhouse
Just like the title says, I'm reformatting my desktop. Do I have to deauthorize my iTunes on the desktop first, or what? Then when I get back up and running, can I just sync and send all my music from my iPod to my desktop?

Thanks!!
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2007
    Downloading music is ILLEGAL.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited March 2007
    I never said I download music. And in fact I don't.

    But thank you for your (worthless) input.

    Both here and on AIM.



    :D:D
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2007
    <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BNcOlcTwnwg"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BNcOlcTwnwg&quot; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited March 2007
    Umm, wow. That was worthless, too.

    Especially since I just sat here and watched the whole thing...with no sound...
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited March 2007
    BaggedLancer
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    That video was hillarious! So useless and stupid but still...

    Haven't really done much ipod stuff so I can't help you there, but either way I you need to watch it again with sound :D .
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited March 2007
    audiobliss wrote:
    Just like the title says, I'm reformatting my desktop. Do I have to deauthorize my iTunes on the desktop first, or what? Then when I get back up and running, can I just sync and send all my music from my iPod to my desktop?

    Thanks!!

    Just back up your iTunes folder, format the HD, install iTunes and then restore the old iTunes folder on top of the one new created by the new install. You should be OK.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2007
    izafar wrote:
    Just back up your iTunes folder, format the HD, install iTunes and then restore the old iTunes folder on top of the one new created by the new install. You should be OK.



    Agreed


    Other then that the Video was hilarious. :D

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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited March 2007
    audiobliss wrote:
    Just like the title says, I'm reformatting my desktop. Do I have to deauthorize my iTunes on the desktop first, or what? Then when I get back up and running, can I just sync and send all my music from my iPod to my desktop?

    Thanks!!

    Deauthorize your computer first through itunes BEFORE you format the hard drive. Backup after deauthorizing. When everything is re-installed, re-authorize the comp.

    If you format first w/out deauthorizing, itunes will still consider it an authorized computer and it will count against your limit of 5.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2007
    Same song different vid, first one was funnier but the WoW folks will appreciate this:

    <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/btjt6WQCHrQ"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/btjt6WQCHrQ&quot; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited March 2007
    actuey rip all your music to cd or dvd then format your comp re install and hook back up it is all good then rip your cd mucic on to your computer and you have a non copy protected mp3 colecton
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2007
    goingganzo wrote:
    actuey rip all your music to cd or dvd then format your comp re install and hook back up it is all good then rip your cd mucic on to your computer and you have a non copy protected mp3 colecton


    Maybe you need to watch post #4.......:rolleyes:
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited March 2007
    it is not priacy he has baught the music and is his to own and do what he likes. it is called media rights i have the right to make back up copies of all my cd dvd blu-ray and computer programs. but i do not have the right to coppy and give them to friends. also i have the right to transfer my music to any format i like like cd dvd tape mp3 mini disk 8 track and lp

    now priacy is if i went to lets say kazaa and down loaded the complete metalica cd cloecton.

    but o do not buy cd or mp3 any more sence i came to the conclution that it is overpriced and i can just lisiten to it on the raidio. if cd were 3-4 bucks i would buy them heck you can get movies for cheaper than music cd
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2007
    goingganzo wrote:
    it is not priacy he has baught the music and is his to own and do what he likes. it is called media rights i have the right to make back up copies of all my cd dvd blu-ray and computer programs. but i do not have the right to coppy and give them to friends. also i have the right to transfer my music to any format i like like cd dvd tape mp3 mini disk 8 track and lp

    now priacy is if i went to lets say kazaa and down loaded the complete metalica cd cloecton.

    but o do not buy cd or mp3 any more sence i came to the conclution that it is overpriced and i can just lisiten to it on the raidio. if cd were 3-4 bucks i would buy them heck you can get movies for cheaper than music cd
    http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9gnMiQEDglGlvgAxmqjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=1306vslc9/EXP=1175084932/**http%3A//www.toothpastefordinner.com/081005/grammar-police-arrest-this-man.gif

    I thought Itunes music was specifically for Itunes and Ipods....? If you break the DRM to put it on other media isn't that piracy?
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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited March 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote:
    Downloading music is ILLEGAL.


    "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone"

    Tell me, have you ever taken anything in your life?
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2007
    m00npie wrote:
    "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone"

    Tell me, have you ever taken anything in your life?

    Everyday....I take my sorry **** out of bed and go to work. :D
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited March 2007
    m00npie wrote:
    "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone"

    Tell me, have you ever taken anything in your life?

    That's my favorite quote.
    In other words " Let nobody judge another."


    Cool,

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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2007
    just an fyi.... said the "Downloading music is ILLEGAL" jokingly.........VERY jokingly. :D
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited March 2007
    Those vids make Pirating look so cool....


    ARRR ARRr diddle di di, I am (I mean) You are a Pirate.:rolleyes: :p

    Thanks,...now I have that stupid song in my head. Its as bad a Sponge Bob.:D
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2007
    jakelm wrote:
    Those vids make Pirating look so cool....


    ARRR ARRr diddle di di, I am (I mean) You are a Pirate.:rolleyes: :p

    Thanks,...now I have that stupid song in my head. Its as bad a Sponge Bob.:D

    You're welcome.:D
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited March 2007
    Mike682 wrote:
    If you format first w/out deauthorizing, itunes will still consider it an authorized computer and it will count against your limit of 5.
    Mike, Is there a solution to this if I am reinstalling because of a Windows crash?
    Does anyone know how iTunes recognizes your PC?
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited March 2007
    Original Pirate Song on TV :D
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2007
    petrym wrote:
    Original Pirate Song on TV :D


    No way! Mine was the original!;)
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited March 2007
    Lancer, you are *so* Bagged! ;)
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2007
    petrym wrote:
    Lancer, you are *so* Bagged! ;)


    That's what she said. ;)
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited March 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote:
    That's what she said. ;)

    Ummm, I think you might be looking for this thread. :D
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited March 2007
    VSchneider wrote:
    Mike, Is there a solution to this if I am reinstalling because of a Windows crash?
    Does anyone know how iTunes recognizes your PC?

    I am not sure how to get around your situation. Someone here will probably know and chime in
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