Getting Your Music Back! Transfering iPod to iTunes in Windows

Don't settle with Apple's silly protections! Copy music back from any regular iPod into iTunes easily!

Disclaimer
I don't think there is any possible way that your iPod or computer could be damaged using this method, but if anything does become damaged or broken I cannot be held responsible. Use this information at your own risk. Never disconnect your iPod when transferring or synchronizing!

Step 1: Plug in that iPod

Connect the USB cord from your iPod to your computer. Close or minimize iTunes if it starts up by itself.

Comments

[mikey_b1]

This only works for click-wheel iPods. So no joy for the iPod Touch or iPhone. You need a program like TouchCopy to transfer music from these to iTunes. There's a pretty usable free version here... http://www.wideanglesoftware.com/touchcopy/index.php

[mbakker2]

so i tried this and it just said my itouch is a camera. how do i make it take my music instead of my pictures?

[NativeSs]

I cant get music into itunes... any ideas?

[Scytheon3]

Or you could just right click on your Ipod in itunes and press "Transfer Purchases" transfering any songs not on your computer into Itunes

[illuminatis]

you can also download Sharepod, its free and open source. It even will find and help you delete those songs that are on an ipod, but don't show up on itunes, and allow you to transfer any music from any ipod to your music library( in case you "lost the CD" <wink wink>

[Your Average Guy]

I never thought to do that! Now I can get a song from my friend's ipod and put it on my itunes. I don't really need to, but i'm just sayin.

[cool!]

Here is a tip: don't use iTunes on Windows. It looks good, but performs horribly and does not support many file types. I would go with winamp or Songbird.

[Kuhan]

Here's a better tip: Don't use Windows lol.

[cool!]

I agree, but I am stuck with a PC because it was about 400 bucks cheaper. So right now I am using Ubuntu and windows.

[Kuhan]

I'd like to use Ubuntu or even OSx86, but I've only got 2 gigs of space left...

[aspir8or]

Try DSL (damnsmalllinux.org) you can run it off a usb stick (under 50Mb) or install to hard drive.

[Kulawend]

I also use Ubuntu, it's fast, reliable, free, open sourced, and just works.

[Asris-Skined]

Ubuntu/Lynix is great if you like to compile any and all drivers/software, Here I thought Plyg N Pray was bad...

[kwacka]

This is FUD.

You DO NOT need to compile (except in rare cases) drivers/software where the manufacturer does not provide support for Linux (in the same way that when XP was introduced some manufacturers did not provide drivers for their products, likewise when Vista was introduced there were problems with some HP printers).

Installing software is as easy as opening the program manager, ticking a box and clicking OK.

[cool!]

 True, Ubuntu has great driver support. First boot a window will open telling you what to install.

[cool!]

Ubuntu's main strength is that it comes with most of the software you need. Thought I agree, compiling drivers can suck if your computer hardware is rare.

[baneat]

Nice to see you have totally bought their advertisement slogan. Too bad it doesn't "just work" it ends with most people having to enter hundreds of sudo commands to get a freaking DVD to play in their computer.

[cool!]

 sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras =D

[mattameo213]

Nice to see that Windows hasn't totally taken over......

Whats happening in the Schools==== School System:
Windows--"We'll give you a big discount on a six hundred dollar OS that you need 6 hundred of.
Linux-- "OK, let me see... 6 hundred?.... OK that comes to a total of sixty dollars for all of them"..........

[jman1118]

Where I live, Microsoft and other major computer companies donate computers or give really good deals because the school board buys stuff in bulk, but I see what your point is.

[cool!]

or free isf they use Edubuntu, which is specifically for schools. we have a couple machines running it at our school, it is AWESOME!

[mattameo213]

Cool!!!! I was going off of a distro that only cost for the CD.

[Kulawend]

Believe it or not but you can actually get Ubuntu CD's shipped to you for free.

[collard41]

i have endless problems with linux, it is so complicatedi have tried soooo many different ways of putting it on my USB drive. none of them work. Terminal is stupid. windowsjust works, whereas you need to spend ages to get it towork and it isnt very good anyway. ahhh, nice to add a bit of controversy to a anti-windowscommunity.

[Kulawend]

Sure, there are a few Linux distributions that are very difficult to set up, and many are more difficult then Windows, but what do you get in the long haul? You get performance, reliability, and flexibility all in a package with a price tag that's hard to argue with - free.

[collard41]

windows comes free with a computer, so price is not an issue, you say linux has reliability,but you often have to spend ages trying to get it to work, and does not always work. i justtried Live USB and as i downloaded it it said that there was a python error. how unreliable isthat. the first thing i try and download doesnt work. i dont think that is reliability for you.you dont get a warranty, so if it goes wrong you cant get anyone to help you. at least with windows they will repair if it goes wrong.

[mattameo213]

I'd like to correct something. A computer doesn't come with a free windows, The price of windows is just added on to the total price. I would know, My laptop came with Xandros Linux and cost $400, instead of the $600 identical Laptop that came with windows.

[Kulawend]

Windows does indeed come with most computers, this is true, but what makes you think it's free? Part of the price you're paying for the computer is for windows and part of that price for windows pays for the support that Microsoft offers. You can pay to get support for Linux if you really want it, or you can simply receive free support from the many forums and IRC channels that are packed full of experience. I'm not trying to make you use Linux, so if you like windows more feel free to use it all you want.

[cool!]

Well, here is what I have found: Sure, Windows just works, but to get it to work well enough to be ever Comparable to Linux, it has to be tweaked and customized to hell and back. I Have trying to optimize Windows for years, and my version is still sucky compared to straight off the disc Ubuntu. Again, this is just my opinion, I don't want to sound mean. P.S. have you tried an Ubuntu live CD? Ubuntu's "Big Thing" is to be simple and come with most of the stuff you need. I might be better to install linux onto a computer before booting it off a USB drive, which can be annoying to figure out. P.S.S Good luck!

[collard41]

thats the first thing i tried, the live boot thing worked but theni couldnt install it to my Flash drive, after following many i'blesand web guides, but none of them work. i am currently rying toinstall puppy linux onto a pen drive. and i struggle to understandTerminal commands, but i do know BASIC and batch and MS-DOS.i have a very old laptop that i would like to put linux on. i think i amgoing to put ubuntu on it.thanks for the help though.

[cool!]

Ubuntu might be too much for an old laptop. i had success putting Mepis Lite on my friend's old laptop.

[Kulawend]

Some motherboards do not have the ability to boot from a USB device. You might want to check inside your system BIOS and see if you can boot from your flash device.

[mattameo213]

I guess you just aren't the Linux type. Don't feel bad, you're among the majority. --"There are only 10 types of people in the world, Those who know binary and those who don't..."

[cool!]

Lol I love that binary thing.

[collard41]

id like to use linux, but ive had so many problems withit that i cant use it

[mattameo213]

That's Cool. Like I said, don't feel bad. I often have problems with certain distros of Linux. If you would like to get to know Linux better start with a free online tutorial. Just Google it.

[hurtzmyhead]

dosent work on my iTouch

[fraggature]

iPod Touch not iTouch

[bobshowers]

who really cares? does it really matter what you call it

[fraggature]

Yes, it does matter!