Brian,
I think that it would not have erased the files IF you were set to manually manage playlists. There are c couple of utilities that will load music files from an iPod to the computer. I think most of theme have links at iPodLounge. But a backup is always best. I would NOT want to have to redo mine as I not only have 300+ CD's but also a lot of music from analog sources (vinyl or tapes) and they are a major pain to get done just because of the time involved.
JeffW.
On Jan 5, 2005, at 12:55 PM, Brian Rule wrote:
Well, I have a partial backup, so I'm not completely screwed, just partially. I think about 75% of my itunes library is on my iMac, so that should help a great deal in the recovery process.
I honestly assuemd that my iPod would work the same as my palm pilot when building a new database- the computer looks at the palm and the computer files, and adds to whichever database needs it in order to make them match. It doesn't delete things unless you do it manually. sucks.
Brian
On Jan 5, 2005, at 7:28 AM, William Wiseman wrote:
Well, if you have a backup just drag the music folders and drop them on iTunes. It will reload them into iTunes, make a new iTunes data file and they will be there to load on the iPod the next time you connect. Worked like a charm for me yesterday. Now, if you didn't back up your data before doing the clean install........
JeffW.
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