iPod Moving digital copy films from PC to Mac?

Nope. Sorry.

iTunes Digital Copy files are subject to the same DRM as standard iTunes DRM media. You can sync to unlimited iPods/iPhones and up to 5 computers.

So as long as your iMac is authorized to the same account that your PC is, you'll be fine. Just copy/import the file over to the iMac and authorize iTunes.

The bit about one activation is during the initial activation of the digital copy. You only get one shot at that and it's either iTunes or WMP, not both.

Recap - iTunes digital copy; unlimited iOS devices, 5 PC/Macs.

if you downloaded the iTunes digital copy then just copy the file over to the iMac and add it to itunes using File>Add File, you will have to activate the iMac with the apple ID you downloaded the film on.
you can also copy apps, tv shows and music the same way. (if you follow the same file structure as on the XP PC then it will work out better)

also if you are getting rid/not using your XP machine remember to deactivate itunes on that, that way you don't waste one of your five activations.

also with those bluray digital copies make sure you back them up (external HDD) if your computer broke you would loose it forever if you don't have a copy.

Epoch KW said:

HHHmm, whilst loading a few more digital copies (triple play discs) last night I had the disapointing discovery that the XP machine can't play or even buy movies in HD from iTunes (although I think this HD is only 720p anyway) means it's now on the "soon to be extinct" list and the iMac has moved up a level of need!

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I'm surprised that it can't buy the HD movies. There's no reason that Apple should limit the purchase of HD movies based on the specs of the machine. There are plenty of devices that can tap into that computer that can play HD movies (e.g. aTV2, iPad, etc).

Do you have the latest version of iTunes on your PC? iTunes 10.5 still supports XP. I see the specs for HD playback requires at least a Core2Duo.

Very strange that Apple would prevent purchase of HD movies on older computers.

NOTE - I do know that an older PC (2.2 ghz Pentium 4 laptop) can be loaded with HD files (up to 1080p) and can serve them up to iOS devices over the network. The PC itself chokes when you try to play the file, but it can push it onto the network just fine.