How to Put iTunes on Two Computers
By Jim Campbell
iTunes is free software distributed by Apple used to synchronize an iPod, iPhone or iPad. You can install iTunes on more than one computer, but you must transfer your songs to each computer, so the songs are available on each computer. This means each of your computers have iTunes installed, and the same songs are available on both computers.
Step 1
Download the iTunes application to both of your computers (see Resources). In the downloaded archive, double-click the "itunessetup.exe" file. This file starts the installation wizard.
Step 2
Click the "Next" button on the first welcome screen. Leave the default options and click "Next." Click "Next" on the "Find Music" window. ITunes searches the hard drive for any music files and adds it to the iTunes library.
Step 3
Click "Next" until you reach the final screen. Click "Install." After iTunes installs, you must reboot the computer. Repeat these steps on your second computer.
Step 4
Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Computer." In the opened window, click "Map a network drive." Click "Browse," then double-click your second computer's name. Double-click the "C" drive and click "OK." This procedure maps a drive to the second computer where you transfer your music files.
Step 5
Click the Windows "Start" button again and select "Computer." Double-click the new network drive letter. In both windows, double-click "Program Files," then click "iTunes," then click "Music." You now have a window opened for the local computer music and the music directory on your second computer.
Step 6
Drag and drop the music from your computer's music folder to the secondary computer's music folder. This copies your music to the secondary computer, so you have the same playlist on both computers.
Writer Bio
Jim Campbell has been a computer engineer for over five years. He excels in hardware repair, computer programming and troubleshooting, and software design. He is currently attending Florida Atlantic University, pursuing a master's degree in computer and electrical engineering and fine-tuning his technical writing abilities.