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Does old iTunes still work?
When Apple released macOS Catalina in the fall of 2019, it also quietly closed the book on iTunes. If your Mac runs Catalina or any later version of macOS (like Big Sur or Monterey), the iconic but now-ancient music management software is no more.
How do I play my old iTunes library?
Restore your library from a backup
- Quit iTunes.
- Go to “This PC,” then click your external drive.
- Select your iTunes folder, then right-click and choose Copy.
- Go to the location on your computer where you want your iTunes library, then right-click and choose Paste.
- Hold down the Shift key while opening iTunes.
How do I get my old iTunes account on my new computer?
Open iTunes and click “Store.” Select “Authorize This Computer” and enter your Apple ID and password. Click “Authorize” to sync or play a purchased item on your current computer.
How do I recover my old iTunes songs?
To do so, you sign in to the iTunes Store with the Apple ID used for the purchase. From the iTunes Store Home screen, click on the Purchased link under QUICK LINKS. On the Purchased screen, you can find and re-download previous purchases to your new computer’s iTunes library.
Why is iTunes so terrible?
iTunes Really Is That Bad. It’s not just unreliable. Apple’s signature media software makes bizarre, arbitrary design choices, which are uncharacteristic of the world’s most valuable company. Arment blames its failures on Apple’s decision to cram too many different features into one piece of software.
How do I access my iTunes account on my computer?
Sign in to the iTunes Store
- In the iTunes app on your PC, choose Account > Sign In.
- Do one of the following: Sign in with your Apple ID: Enter your Apple ID and password, then click Next. Create an Apple ID: Click Create New Apple ID and follow the onscreen instructions.
How do I Download all my music from iTunes to my computer?
1) Open iTunes on your new Mac or Windows computer.
- 2) Choose Purchased in iTunes’ Account menu.
- 3) Click the Music tab near the top-right section of the interface.
- 4) Click the button labeled All, centered near the window’s top.
- 5) Click the Download All button in the bottom-right corner of the interface.