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Can I retrieve an iTunes backup from my old PC to my new PC?

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I lost my PC where I backed up all my files with through itunes, would I be able to retrieve my files back on a different PC?
 

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I lost my PC where I backed up all my files with through itunes, would I be able to retrieve my files back on a different PC?

If you lost the hard drive with the backups from your phone on it, then no. You won’t be able to retrieve any previous backups.

The best next thing you can do is to make a new backup to your new computer, provided that your iPhone or other Apple devices are not in need of the previous backups.
 

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