How to Copy iPod Nano to a Computer

Copy your iPod Nano files to your computer.

In many cases your personal computer, can crash leaving precious music files completely lost. If the music is on your iPod Nano, however, you can transfer the files easily to your restored computer. iPod users who simply wish to transfer their music to a new personal computer for storage and listening on that computer can do so with the same basic process. Properly connect your iPod to your computer with the provided USB cable, and effortlessly transfer your entire library.

Things You'll Need

• USB cable

Instructions

1. Connect your iPod Nano to your computer using the provided USB cable. When prompted to sync with the iTunes library, select "Cancel."

2. Click the "Start" button on your desktop and click "My Computer."

3. Double-click "My iPod," and see if there is a folder named "iPod Control". If there is, double-click the folder and select "MUSIC." If there is not, click the "Tools" menu at the top of the window and select "Folder Options">"View." Check the box next to "Show hidden files and folders" and then click "OK." The "iPod Control" folder will now be visible.

4. Open a folder on your computer where you want to save the music files.

5. Drag and drop the music files from the iPod's "MUSIC" folder into the chosen folder location on your computer. The files will transfer to the selected folder and be saved to your computer's hard drive.

References

• "iPod and iTunes for Dummies"; Tony Bove and Cheryl Rhodes; 2007