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"My laptop hard drive recently not therefore be replaced by an iMac. Fortunately, my iTunes library is in an external hard disk, so I copied through the iMac. However, I have purchased songs from iTunes do not seem to be available. They copied everywhere, but are "gray". I authorized my new computer to play purchases. Is there anything more we forget?

It is relatively easy to switch from Windows to Mac and Mac supports a many commonly used files like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint slideshows and Adobe PDF files. Therefore, compatibility is not a problem. What no But must take note of any transition to Mac is your iTunes library and WMA. Note: This tutorial was written under the assumption that you are using the latest version of iTunes (iTunes on both Windows and Mac

1. AGF Add to iTunes in Windows

iTunes for Windows is built with support for Windows Media Audio (WMA) – which can play and convert WMA. However, because WMA is a proprietary codec is not available in iTunes for Mac If you are careful, is left with a lot of AGF that can be played on your Mac

The easiest way to get around this problem is to convert all AGF when you're in your Windows machine. In iTunes Preferences General on "Import Options", make sure you have AAC or MP3 selected. Shortly tariffs if you want, but because it is converted to a lossless codec to another, not necessarily a profound loss of quality.

However, if the AGF are protected by DRM, it will be a little difficult. One method of dealing with DRM protected WMA files is to get an audio converter. Make a search simple in Google and you get many converters that can convert WMA to MP3. However, those who can convert protected WMA DRM MP3 format is fairly limited. Who me attention is TuneClone Audio Converter (Windows only FOW) that is not free, but worth trying if you have lots of protected WMA DRM ready to be connected to your Mac to TuneClone Audio Converter delete files and convert WMA DRM WMA to iTunes (Windows and Mac) in MP3 format compatible with the installation of a virtual CD burner. Here's the guide: = "Target _blank" href = "http://www.tuneclone.com/how-to-convert-wma-to-mp3-for-ipod.php"> http://www.tuneclone.com/how-to -convert-wma-to-mp3-for-ipod.php

Moreover thence TuneClone Audio Converter can also be used to convert iTunes M4P (Protected AAC) to MP3 players for no Apple MP3. Here's the guide: = "Target _blank" href = "http://www.tuneclone.com/itunes8-m4p-to-mp3.php"> http://www.tuneclone.com/itunes8-m4p-to-mp3.php

After obtaining the conversion of protected WMA files to MP3, add it to your iTunes library to MP3 files to be transferred to the Mac with all your iTunes music library.

2. Backing up iTunes Library Windows

In Windows, open iTunes. Consolidate your library "File" -> Library ".

This movement of all music files in the iTunes Music folder and sort by artist and album.

Go to the My Music folder. It is normally C: \ Documents and Settings \ ~ username \ My Documents \ My Music.

Copy the iTunes folder on the desktop of your Mac again.

Depending on the size of your library and transfer method, this may take some time.

3. Organize iTunes Mac

If you're using iTunes on your Mac for the first time, you are invited to welcome the initial configuration. When prompted to seek disk for music files, be sure to fall. In the end, you are presented with a new, empty iTunes library. Now, Quit iTunes. By default, It has established its own iTunes Music folder located in ~ / Music. Go to that place and remove the iTunes folder and copy and paste your iTunes Music folder from the desktop in it (which I brought from your Windows). After all this is done, open iTunes and you rewarded for your age, personalized iTunes library.

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