How to Get Music Back Off an iPod for Free
Getting music back off an iPod can be tricky, but it can be done. In an ideal world, computer files would never be lost and there'd be no need to worry about copying files from the iPod, but the reality is that it happens and you may need to get your music files back off your iPod for free. Here is how to do it.
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Download a freeware or free trial for software that allows you to transfer music between an iPod and a computer. You'll want to make sure the software works for a Windows-based machine or Mac depending on what you have. Read the reviews on sites like CNet.com to see how others like the software. While these programs make it easy to copy music, you can also choose to just use your computer and iPod.
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Enable your iPod so it can be used as an external hard drive. Once iTunes starts up, click on iPod options and make sure the enable disk box is clicked. You can then connect the iPod to a different computer or reconnect it to the same computer, ignoring iTunes if it starts up.
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Open up your "My Computer" file and look for the iPod drive. It may be listed under removable storage. Open up the iPod file.
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Choose the view hidden folders function by going to the Tools>Folder Options. Select the "View Hidden Folders" button and click "OK."
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Double click the "iPod-Control" choice in the iPod folder and then double click the music folder. You'll find a bunch of numbered files, which each one holding around 50 of your songs.
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Copy and paste the files from your iPod to a file on your computer. Depending on how much music you have and the speed of your computer, this can be a quick or long process. Once you're finished, unclick the "View Hidden Folders" option or you will see a lot of clutter in your other computer folders.
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