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How to Transfer Music to an iPod From Windows
by ChristopherVitanza
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Overview
Transferring music to an iPod using a Windows-based computer is an important process to learn if you wish to carry music with you on-the-go with your iPod. In order to transfer music to an iPod, you must first download the iTunes program to your computer. The program will automatically recognize any music you may have on your computer and will facilitate the transfer process and make it very simple.
Transferring music to an iPod using Windows is a simple process.
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Step 1
Download the iTunes software from the Apple website. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download to your computer's hard drive.
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Step 2
Open the iTunes software and allow the program to load. Upon loading it the first time, the software will ask you if it can search your computer for any music files. Click "Yes" and allow the software to search and add any music that may be present on your computer.
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Step 3
Connect your iPod to your computer by connecting one end of the cable to the iPod and the other end into one of the available USB ports on the computer. The program will automatically recognize your device. Click on your iPod from the options on the left side of the iTunes screen.
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Step 4
Select the "Music" tab from the options at the top of the window. Click the "Sync Music" button at the bottom part of the screen. The program will transfer all of the music files from your iTunes list to the iPod so you can listen to them on-the-go. The transfer process will take anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes depending on the amount of music files being transferred.
