Where are my itunes on my computer?

WildHoneyAlways · 04-27-2006, 06:39 PM

Okay, where are all the songs in my itunes library saved? I'm trying to make a ringtone and I need to upload a song. When I go to my music > itunes > itunes music there is nothing there.

There are some empty folders though. gah.

This is where i got the idea to look:

the rockin edge · 04-27-2006, 06:47 PM

all the folders are empty? what are the folders called?

has the "copy files to itunes music folder when adding to library" box always been checked?

you could also search the computer for the song name and see where it shows the file. (that is if the search on ms windows actually finds stuff for you

)

other than that i dunno.

WildHoneyAlways · 04-27-2006, 06:53 PM

One folder is U2:
Empty folders include-->

Pop, HTDAAB, JT, etc.

I shake an angry fist at itunes.

the rockin edge · 04-27-2006, 06:54 PM

that's weird.

did you try the search?

WildHoneyAlways · 04-27-2006, 06:57 PM

I tried search. I shows me where the file is supposed to be. It even gives me the icon to click on. The thing is, when I go to open the folders no songs are in them.

Elvis · 04-27-2006, 09:05 PM

Ever thought of searching your computer for *mp3 or *m4a ?

I'd give that a try.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 04-27-2006, 11:16 PM

or you could go into itunes, right click on a track, and select get info. it'll tell you where it's being stored

redkat · 04-27-2006, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WildHoneyAlways
I tried search. I shows me where the file is supposed to be. It even gives me the icon to click on. The thing is, when I go to open the folders no songs are in them.

This happened to me recently and happens fairly often

the last time somehow the folders ended up on my desktop and I SWEAR I didn't move them but they were there

Are you getting the gray apostrophe next to the songs?

WildHoneyAlways · 04-28-2006, 07:43 PM

Okay, I can find the files through my music but they are not there when i go to upload them. how friggin wierd.

Is there anyway I can change where itunes saves my files? (like to "my downloads" for instance?)

the rockin edge · 04-28-2006, 10:21 PM

yes, you can change it by clicking the 'change' button

Quote:

Originally posted by WildHoneyAlways

BonoIsMyMuse · 05-01-2006, 01:36 PM

For the songs I uploaded from CDs myself, I go into My Documents, then My Music, then iTunes, then iTunes music. I'm not sure where the other songs are, though.

Maybe it would be quicker just to re-upload the song and save it to your desktop to make your ringtone?

04-27-2006, 06:39 PM	#1
WildHoneyAlways Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In a glass case of emotion Posts: 8,158 Local Time: 02:45 PM	Where are my itunes on my computer? Okay, where are all the songs in my itunes library saved? I'm trying to make a ringtone and I need to upload a song. When I go to my music > itunes > itunes music there is nothing there. There are some empty folders though. gah. This is where i got the idea to look: __________________

04-27-2006, 06:47 PM	#2
the rockin edge Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tomorrow's just an excuse away Posts: 26,816 Local Time: 01:45 PM	all the folders are empty? what are the folders called? has the "copy files to itunes music folder when adding to library" box always been checked? you could also search the computer for the song name and see where it shows the file. (that is if the search on ms windows actually finds stuff for you ) other than that i dunno. __________________

04-27-2006, 11:16 PM	#7
KhanadaRhodes Paper Gods Forum Administrator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: a vampire in the limousine Posts: 60,695 Local Time: 01:45 PM	or you could go into itunes, right click on a track, and select get info. it'll tell you where it's being stored __________________

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BonoIsMyMuse Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 5,241 Local Time: 03:45 PM	For the songs I uploaded from CDs myself, I go into My Documents, then My Music, then iTunes, then iTunes music. I'm not sure where the other songs are, though. Maybe it would be quicker just to re-upload the song and save it to your desktop to make your ringtone? __________________

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04-27-2006, 06:53 PM	#3
WildHoneyAlways Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In a glass case of emotion Posts: 8,158 Local Time: 02:45 PM	One folder is U2: Empty folders include--> Pop, HTDAAB, JT, etc. I shake an angry fist at itunes.

04-27-2006, 06:54 PM	#4
the rockin edge Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tomorrow's just an excuse away Posts: 26,816 Local Time: 01:45 PM	that's weird. did you try the search?

04-27-2006, 06:57 PM	#5
WildHoneyAlways Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In a glass case of emotion Posts: 8,158 Local Time: 02:45 PM	I tried search. I shows me where the file is supposed to be. It even gives me the icon to click on. The thing is, when I go to open the folders no songs are in them.

04-27-2006, 09:05 PM	#6
Elvis Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: May 2000 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,008 Local Time: 11:45 AM	Ever thought of searching your computer for mp3 or m4a ? I'd give that a try.

04-28-2006, 07:43 PM	#9
WildHoneyAlways Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In a glass case of emotion Posts: 8,158 Local Time: 02:45 PM	Okay, I can find the files through my music but they are not there when i go to upload them. how friggin wierd. Is there anyway I can change where itunes saves my files? (like to "my downloads" for instance?)