How to Transfer iTunes From Windows to a MacBook Pro

Apple's iTunes software is required for managing iPod, iPad and iPhone devices. Apple's iTunes is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X operating system platforms. On both types of systems, iTunes stores all of its files in a subfolder within the Music folder under the user's account on the computer. You can transfer iTunes from Windows to a MacBook Pro running Mac OS X by copying the iTunes folder from the Windows installation to the MacBook Pro.

Instructions

1. Connect a temporary storage device, such as an external hard drive, to the Windows computer.

2. Close iTunes, if it is open.

3. Click the "Start" button in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then click "Music."

4. Drag the "iTunes" folder to the temporary storage device.

5. Disconnect the storage device after the files have been copied.

6. Connect the storage device to the MacBook Pro.

7. Click the "Finder" icon in the dock.

8. Click the storage device in the left column of the window.

9. Click the "iTunes" folder, and then press "Command" and "C" simultaneously on the keyboard to queue the files for copying.

10. Click to navigate to the "Music" folder under your home folder.

11. Press "Command" and "V" simultaneously on the keyboard to copy the files to the MacBook Pro.

Tips & Warnings

• The music is recognized automatically the next time iTunes is opened on the MacBook Pro.