JetFanByMarriage Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I purchased songs for my son on his computer from itunes. I need to install them on his ipod from my comp. How come when I log into my itunes account on my comp the songs do not appear but when we log into my account on his comp they are there? Any help is appreciated. I just want to be able to view the songs on my comp that we purchased using my account on his comp. I am confuesed!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Why can't you just plug his ipod into his computer then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanByMarriage Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Why can't you just plug his ipod into his computer then? It actually is on his password account on the same comp but the comp will not let me install the itunes cd on his comp account cause he is not considered and admin the way the comp was set up. Confuesing I know!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 So, it's one computer, two accounts/screen names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanByMarriage Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 So, it's one computer, two accounts/screen names? yes exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Does the itunes icon/library show up on both log ins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanByMarriage Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Does the itunes icon/library show up on both log ins? It does but on his it shows the songs we purchased in the library but on mine it does not show the songs. Although it says it is the same account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 You could just temporarily grant him admin rights so he can download it under his username. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 It does but on his it shows the songs we purchased in the library but on mine it does not show the songs. Although it says it is the same account. The itunes library will be different for every user because you may all own ipods with varying musical interests. The library just references songs from a central location (folder). Usually when you connect the ipod, it will make an exact copy of what is in the library.. every single song, not just the new ones that you add. If your son wants some songs that are currently in YOUR library, you have to move/copy each one from where the originals reside. Does that make any sense?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanByMarriage Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 You could just temporarily grant him admin rights so he can download it under his username. I thought about that. I do not know how to do that. I was trying to get this done for him but my comp knowledge is not extensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanByMarriage Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 The itunes library will be different for every user because you may all own ipods with varying musical interests. Usually when you connect the ipod, it will make an exact copy of what is in the library.. every single song, not just the new ones that you add. If your son wants the songs that are currently in YOUR library, you have to move/copy each one from where the originals reside. Does that make any sense?? Yes How do I move/copy them from his library to mine??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I thought about that. I do not know how to do that. I was trying to get this done for him but my comp knowledge is not extensive. Go to the control panel from the start menu. When it opens, look for an icon called User accounts. It will ask you which account you'd like to change, choose your son's icon and change it to administrator. Make sure you are logged in under your username when doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanByMarriage Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Go to the control panel from the start menu. When it opens, look for an icon called User accounts. It will ask you which account you'd like to change, choose your son's icon and change it to administrator. Make sure you are logged in under your username when doing this. Done. I am going to try and install the itunes cd now and get the music. Thanks BRB!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 For the future, if you would like songs from his library...it's simple: While in itunes, Go to 'File'>'Add File To Library' Then search your computer for the folder that has the songs (I wouldn't know since it is not my computer!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanByMarriage Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 For the future, if you would like songs from his library...it's simple: While in itunes, Go to 'File'>'Add File To Library' Then search your computer for the folder that has the songs (I wouldn't know since it is not my computer!) Thank you verde!!! I might try that now cause I did chnage him to admin but the comp still is giving me an error saying he has to be an admin to install the itunes cd. UGH!!!!!! I even double checked that he shows up as admin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 You're welcome. I hope it helped. If not, PM me. And here's a good resource: http://www.ilounge.com/ Lots & lots of info, help forums & such! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanByMarriage Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 THANK YOU Boozer and Verde for all your help. I was able to get the songs into my library but now it says his ipod is linked to another library, which I assume is his dad's account. I will figure out how to get it unlinked and then put the songs on it. This ipod stuff is a pain in the A#@. Thank you again!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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