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Jan 19, 2010 | 09:54 AM

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Simba

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Originally Posted by quattro joe

Sorry, but you can't do that.

Yes, you can.

Jan 19, 2010 | 08:12 PM

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OK, you can but with limitations, i.e. in my experience, song ratings will not be imported

I still think Home Sharing is the least fuss (most legitimate) alternative.

Sorry for upsetting anyone.

Jan 19, 2010 | 08:37 PM

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JarodL

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Originally Posted by quattro joe

Sorry, but you can't do that.

A Mac won't recognise a Windows iTunes folder and vice versa.

The easiest way to do it is by using Home Sharing. Just set up your Mac to import the whole library from your PC.

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Originally Posted by quattro joe

Windows to Windows and Mac to Mac you can but not from one O/S to another.

Quote:

Originally Posted by quattro joe

OK, you can but with limitations, i.e. in my experience, song ratings will not be imported

I still think Home Sharing is the least fuss (most legitimate) alternative.

Sorry for upsetting anyone.

Great advice.

Jan 19, 2010 | 08:43 PM

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Simba

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Originally Posted by quattro joe

OK, you can but with limitations, i.e. in my experience, song ratings will not be imported

Of course they won't, the metadata is stored in the iTunes database, not the song files. If you copy the song files and the database, all data is retained regardless of OS.