How to backup iTunes before your Windows 7 upgrade

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Simon

I think it’s clear my life revolves around Microsoft’s products but I also have an iPhone and music, apps and loads of other stuff on it.  I’ve noticed on Twitter that people are scared about getting this stuff moved, but you needn’t be.  It’s very, very easy, here’s how to do it.

*Note you’ll need a DVD-R/RW for this

Step 1 – Select File > Library > Back Up to Disk…

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Step 2 – Tell iTunes what to backup and click Back UP!

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This will backup all your settings, iPhone apps and other iTunesy stuff!

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  • Dfsdfds

    what if you have 500 gigs of media files?

  • sjrmay

    It will span disks…but lots of them…

    I'd suggest using a better storage system, perhaps use Windows Home Server to store the media.

  • Crowsriver

    What if you want to backup to external hard drive?

  • Sjrmay

    I don’t think itunes supports that

  • yousuck

    wow, this is useless.