[iTunes] Where is iTunes stored?

[David DelMonte]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I dont think it's this simple:

1. Your music files are stored wherever the setting in itunes/ 
preferences/advanced is set.

2. Your playlist information is stored though, in username/music.  
That folder has two files, an index called ITunes Library and an XML  
file that holds playlist and tag info.

David


On Oct 2, 2005, at 10:31 AM, Jim Manley wrote:

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> On Oct 1, 2005, at 10:59 PM, Ron Michael wrote:
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>> Probably a dumb question but I'm getting ready to re-organize my  
>> iTunes library (I hope). I've built some playlists in iTunes but a  
>> lot of my tunes are just spread around in there willy-nilly. Where  
>> are my tunes actually stored on my hard drive. In other words,  
>> what is the default location? Once I complete my organization, do  
>> I still need to keep the actual, original downloads or will the  
>> iTunes folder suffice? I know I should probably safe the originals  
>> but hard drive space may be a problem in the future. If I want to  
>> backup the important iTunes stuff in case of a hard drive tragedy,  
>> what folders do I keep as a backup?
>> Thanks.
>
> Hi Ron. Itunes data is stored in your home folder/music.
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> James Paul Manley
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