New computer. Transfer iTunes library

[pearlyrob]

So as the topic says. I currently use a PC. We'll my new MBA arrives tomorrow. How do I go about transferring my iTunes stuff to it? If I just hook up my iPhone. Won't it erase all my apps? Do MacBooks come with iTunes installed?

I'm also a first time Mac user. Any tips?

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[Speedygi]

So as the topic says. I currently use a PC. We'll my new MBA arrives tomorrow. How do I go about transferring my iTunes stuff to it? If I just hook up my iPhone. Won't it erase all my apps? Do MacBooks come with iTunes installed?

I'm also a first time Mac user. Any tips?

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Yes, MacBooks come with iTunes installed in all of them. Just log in your account, go to the purchased section of your account and download them to your heart's content. As for non-Itunes store bought music you will have to put them on iTunes Match (Apple's music cloud service) or transfer them manually to your MacBook. That would be pretty simple to do with an external hard drive of any kind. Just make sure you have plenty of space stored on it.

 

[pearlyrob]

Great info. So if I log into my iTunes. Do I have to download the apps first or can I transfer fom my iphone

 

[rayz336]

Great info. So if I log into my iTunes. Do I have to download the apps first or can I transfer fom my iphone

I'm not sure but I think you'd have to download your apps first

 

[pearlyrob]

Ok tell me more about this migration assistant please!

 

[Just_Me_D]

1) copy the iTunes folder across
2) find the file called "iTunes Library" that has no extension. Its in the same folder as a file called "iTunes Library.xml".
3) Copy this file in the same folder.
4) name the copy "iTunes Library.itl" in other words give it a file extension of "itl"
5) Find your iTunes icon on your desktop
6) hold the shift key down, do not release it
7) double click on the icon using your mouse
8) iTunes will ask you to use a different library
9) browse to the folder containing your itl file created earlier and select the file
10) voila - your mac library is now working in windows.

Your reply does not help the OP transfer his "iTunes stuff" from his PC to his new Mac.