How do i Sync my ipod to new a computer without erasing it?

Answer 1

plug your iPod into the new computer (must have iTunes installed) and open itunes. a box should pop up asking you if you want to transfer the songs from the ipod to the computer. click yes and there you go!

Answer 2

Step 1, Networking tow computers. If you do not know how to Network Windows with Mac OS X, go there: http://forums.Macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=54704 Step2, Go to preferences, under the sharing tab, enable "Share library..." and "Look for shared libraries..." on both computers. It will show up in iTunes' side panel. You will need to authorize both computers to play purchased content however. You may authorize up to 5 Machines per iTunes Music Store account.

Answer 3

Don't listen to the first two posts. Follow one of the methods below. Note: Will not transfer playlists, you will have to re-create them.

Transferring iTunes Music

Method #1:

Download Senuti or iDump or any other similar software from download.com (for free).

(The following steps are tailored for Windows XP. It will work for Vista as well but the steps may be slightly different. Also, this method does not require third party software or an internet connection. This method will transfer ALL songs from iPod to computer. Use Method #1 to transfer specific songs.)

Method #2:

>Connect iPod to computer.

>"Start."

>"My Computer."

>Double Click iPod icon.

>"Tools."

>"Folder Options."

>"View."

>Select "Show Hidden Files & Folders" and click "OK."

>Right click "iPod Control" folder.

>Select "Properties."

>Unselect "Hidden" and click "OK."

>A window will pop up. Select "Apply changes to this folder, subfolder and files" and click "OK."

>Double click "iPod Control" folder.

>Double click "Music" folder.

>You will notice folders labeled "F00, F01, F02, F03, F04, etc."

>Open up iTunes side by side with this window. Make sure that the "Music Library" is displayed and make sure that iPod/iTunes is set to "manually manage music."

>In iTunes select "Edit>Preferences>Advanced>and make sure that 'Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized' and 'Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to Library' are checked and click 'OK.'" You should also make sure that your iPod/iTunes is set to "Manually Manage Songs" so that you have control over what you want to add or delete (to do this select the iPod icon under "Devices" on the left column of the screen and select "Manually Manage Music" under "Options.").

>Drag all of the yellow folders (not the Read Me files) directly into iTunes "Music Library." I'm talking about the part that has song name, artist, track number, etc.

>You will notice a progress bar indicating that the music is being transferred. Sometimes a message will pop up saying that a song is not compatible with iTunes and that it needs to convert it. Just click "OK" when this message appears.

>Note: If you have slower computer you may want to only drag a few folders at a time so that your computer doesn't freeze up.

Answer 4

1. You can't it will erase your music.

2. If you want to take music, there a few programs, I recommend Music Rescue.

3. If you want to add music, burn a disc and put it on your computer.

Answer 5

You need to synchronize the iPod to iTunes and then you should be able to do it. Hope this helps :)