Regaling in your new buy, a brand new computer! Tensed about syncing your iPod with your new computer? Relax, read through and sync iPod to the new computer by following these easy steps.
Data loss is the most frustrating thing that can happen to an iPod user. It takes considerable time to accumulate the entire data and one day it is all lost just like that. This happens due to many reasons but measures can be taken in advance to save the data from total loss. There are different approaches on how to sync iPods, the easiest method is explained below.
The following processes will help you Sync iPod to new computers
A. Transferring music to computer
After connecting the iPod to the computer, it is advisable to use the transfer program to copy the files from the iPod to the computer first. Try saving the files on a computer that has previously been sync to the iPod. This should be done before you sync the iPod. Download software like cucusoft which will make the transfer easier and safer. It is available on dvd-video-soft.com/ipodconverter/ipod-itouch-iphone-transfer.html.
Stepwise process on how to do it is described below
Step 1. After connecting the iPod to the computer, the search launcher will begin. The new software found will be displayed on the bottom right. If the device is enabled it will show the files in a list automatically.
Step 2. Select the list of files that you require to transfer. Click the ‘export’ button. It is situated on the top scroll bar and is about ¼ way down the screen on the top left. There are two buttons, make sure you click on export button.
Step 3. After clicking ‘export, a popup window will appear asking for instruction regarding where to store the file. It has two options, export to disk or export to iTunes. Choose a destination and click ok.
Step 4. Another popup will appear on completion of the transfer and will ask if you want to open the output file. Click ‘yes’ to view your saved files.
B. Sync iPod to New Computer.
With the files now safely stored, you can now go to the next process of syncing your iPod to the computer.
Step 1. Connect your iPod to the computer using a USB cable. Once connected, launch iTunes from the computer or start menu.
Step 2. Click on the right ‘iPod name’ on the list on the left column of the menu screen. Make sure the box marked ‘sync music and videos’ is checked before proceeding.
Step 3. Also check the ‘photos’ menu and choose a location of the ph
otos folder from the drop menu.
Step 4. Click on ‘sync’ button to begin the sync iPod to new computer process. Wait till the sync process is complete before disconnecting the iPod from the computer. Then check the synchronizing status at the top of the iTunes play bar.
The above procedure is the safest on how to sync iPods to new computers without losing iPod music. It may sound like a long process but takes a shorter time compared to collecting data that has been lost trying to sync iPods to new computers.
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