How to Back Up an iTunes Library to a CD

Your iTunes folder is a compilation of your favorite songs, collected over time, that would take forever to reproduce if you lost them in a system crash. If you have iTunes 7 and a CD burner, you can protect your iTunes library by copying the entire folder to a CD.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Apple iTunes 7
• Blank CD
• Computer with CD burner

1. Open iTunes.

2. Go to "File" and select "Back Up to Disc."

3. Choose from the options offered: back up your entire library, only purchases from the iTunes store or only items added or changed since the last backup. Then click "Back Up Now."

4. Insert a blank CD when prompted. Burning will begin automatically.

5. Label your disc when the backup is finished and keep it in a safe place.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure there is enough space on your backup CD for the entire library.
• Backup discs can only be used to restore. They cannot be used in a CD player.