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Revan · 24th Feb 2011, 12:28 PM

Hey guys,
While I don't think it'll happen for a while, does anyone know if there's a way to transfer movies/tv shows bought on iTunes to another Macbook if I get a new one? I just don't want all the movies and tv shows that I've bought just disappear when I get a new computer...I mean yes I can probably just keep this computer still...use it for movies, but does anyone know if there's any way of doing it?

TyPod · 24th Feb 2011, 05:12 PM

Log onto the new MacBook with the same iTunes account you used to buy them in the first place and I believe you can download them again for free.

djt820 · 24th Feb 2011, 05:16 PM

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iTunes

No.

Revan · 24th Feb 2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by djt820

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iTunes

No.

Yes. Don't post unless you can actually help.

Artemicion · 24th Feb 2011, 09:38 PM

I believe what TyPod said is accurate. Although I have never had to do that, but I do have an iPod touches which should be the same case as apps transfer over to new iPod touches. So the same should apply to music, movies and so forth. Although I think there was a limit on how many you can transfer over.

Oh now that I think about it, you might need to de-authorize the iTunes account on the old computer? I highly doubt it though, try the first method and if not...try this.

Revan · 24th Feb 2011, 11:30 PM

Thanks guys. I might also e-mail Apple see if they can also help, but I wanted your opinions cuz you guys are kinda a lot faster than Apple would be lol

Dave · 26th Feb 2011, 07:31 AM

Authorise your computer (look in one of the drop down menus, you can do this on 5 computers) with your same account, locate the files (they're usually in your music folder) and copy them to your new computer. the authorisation should unlock the DRM restrictions, and let you copy on your existing files

24th Feb 2011, 12:28 PM	#1
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,569 Join Date: Jun 2005	Transferring Movies/TV Shows with iTunes Hey guys, While I don't think it'll happen for a while, does anyone know if there's a way to transfer movies/tv shows bought on iTunes to another Macbook if I get a new one? I just don't want all the movies and tv shows that I've bought just disappear when I get a new computer...I mean yes I can probably just keep this computer still...use it for movies, but does anyone know if there's any way of doing it? __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

24th Feb 2011, 05:12 PM	#2
TyPod I like pie. Full Member Gender: Im a boy person. Orientation: Bisexualish Out Status: Everyone but my sister and parents. Location: East Sussex, England Age: 16 Posts: 216 Join Date: Oct 2009	Re: Transferring Movies/TV Shows with iTunes Log onto the new MacBook with the same iTunes account you used to buy them in the first place and I believe you can download them again for free.

24th Feb 2011, 09:38 PM	#5
Artemicion :D :D :D Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Anyone who asks, but parents in denial. Location: Vancouver BC Canada Age: 23 Posts: 1,112 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Transferring Movies/TV Shows with iTunes I believe what TyPod said is accurate. Although I have never had to do that, but I do have an iPod touches which should be the same case as apps transfer over to new iPod touches. So the same should apply to music, movies and so forth. Although I think there was a limit on how many you can transfer over. Oh now that I think about it, you might need to de-authorize the iTunes account on the old computer? I highly doubt it though, try the first method and if not...try this.

24th Feb 2011, 11:30 PM	#6
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,569 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: Transferring Movies/TV Shows with iTunes Thanks guys. I might also e-mail Apple see if they can also help, but I wanted your opinions cuz you guys are kinda a lot faster than Apple would be lol __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

26th Feb 2011, 07:31 AM	#7
Dave Eh Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Bendigo - Australia Age: 22 Posts: 362 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Transferring Movies/TV Shows with iTunes Authorise your computer (look in one of the drop down menus, you can do this on 5 computers) with your same account, locate the files (they're usually in your music folder) and copy them to your new computer. the authorisation should unlock the DRM restrictions, and let you copy on your existing files __________________ "If you can't convince them, confuse them."

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