Had to format PC and now all my app are gone?

[NewIphone]

Hi everyone,

Basically had to format my PC so my iTunes on my PC doesn't have any apps on it. Then yesterday I got my iPhone 3G replaced as the wifi wasn't working.

So I have iTunes with no Apps and my iPhone with no Apps....

Is there a way I can log into iTunes and download all my old apps? Or would I have to search for them one by one and download one at a time?

Thanks.

[gr8tfly]

I don't know of any way to do them all at once. You can go to your account and view a list of purchases, then just go down the list and download them one at a time.

When you're done, consider purchasing an external HD and, at a minimum, backup your personal data - including purchased apps and music. Then, if this happens again, you'll be able to just drag the app (.ipa) files (and/or music) back into iTunes and re-sync. (I assume by "PC" you mean Windows, so Time Machine isn't an option.)

[beni32]

In iTunes:

File>Transfer Purchases from iPod.

oops sorry, you don't have them on your phone either. My bad.

[bruinsrme]

I lost my apps when i downgraded to itunes 7 then back o 9.
You will have to re-download everything.
You can check your purchases in itunes under Store then View my account where you can see what you have downloaded.

If you go to download something and itunes wants to re-charge you, http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ and submit a support ticket.
They will reset the items so you will not be charged again.

there is no easy way to recover,

[dZp]

there is no easy way to recover
Unless you keep a backup of your downloaded apps... like everyone should.
Lesson learnt for the future. ;)

BackUp. BackUp. BackUp.