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swtiching iphones from OSX to Windows

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Ozzhead

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i have 2 iphones synced to my notebook right now, but maybe selling the notebook. Do i just save some back ups from my phones and send them to my windows computer? Or what exactly do i have todo? The music isnt a problem they both sync from my sever with media.

Thanks
 
Ozzhead said:
i have 2 iphones synced to my notebook right now, but maybe selling the notebook. Do i just save some back ups from my phones and send them to my windows computer? Or what exactly do i have todo? The music isnt a problem they both sync from my sever with media.

Thanks
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Blasphemy! Going from OS X to Windows? ;)
 
The backups are stored on Mac OS in:

Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup

Move those files onto your Windows drive to the folder at:

C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup

In order for the backup to be successful, you'll also have to move your iTunes folder over as well. You may need to consolidate the library before doing this, though.
 
akonradi said:
The backups are stored on Mac OS in:

Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup

Move those files onto your Windows drive to the folder at:

C:\Documents and Settings\[your username]\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup

In order for the backup to be successful, you'll also have to move your iTunes folder over as well. You may need to consolidate the library before doing this, though.
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I suppose there will be no problems with recognizing the iPhone after this (i.e., no messages saying this iPhone is not registered on this computer, or whatever the message says when you try to sync an iPhone on a computer that it wasn't originally synced to).
 
iphone.aggie said:
I suppose there will be no problems with recognizing the iPhone after this (i.e., no messages saying this iPhone is not registered on this computer, or whatever the message says when you try to sync an iPhone on a computer that it wasn't originally synced to).
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it will probably still erase it and re-sync everything. But it won't matter because you moved everything over already.
 
Welcome to the pc club.

Why don't you let your pc do the backup on it's own the first time? The data is still on the phone, the pc will back it up, I have done this twice myself.
 
I moved the opposite way (moved to OS X) and it really wasn't a problem. I set up iTunes with my proper account information and then just synch'd up the phone, changing settings for things like which playlists to synch, which photos, etc.

PS, as others indicate you are nuckin futz to switch from OS X to Windows, and that's coming from an MCSE who has been using Windows since the 3.1 days.

Windows is a great corporate OS, but a very rotten consumer OS.
 
As a previous computer technician ( for 5 years) i have to say, windows XP is hands down the best operating system ever.


I like OS X, but once you learn how to customize ( read: streamline) windows XP, its hard to go back.
 
jmpage2 said:
I moved the opposite way (moved to OS X) and it really wasn't a problem. I set up iTunes with my proper account information and then just synch'd up the phone, changing settings for things like which playlists to synch, which photos, etc.

PS, as others indicate you are nuckin futz to switch from OS X to Windows, and that's coming from an MCSE who has been using Windows since the 3.1 days.

Windows is a great corporate OS, but a very rotten consumer OS.
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I'm on XP now, but may move at some later date. However, in the meantime, what folders/stuff should I backup to my external backup harddrive, just in case XP was to crash and I couldn't get to my files? Anything else I should do, please let me know. Thanks.
 
Maybe this will help:
x86isslow said:
To transfer iTunes purchases to your new computer http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848

To transfer non-iTunes purchases to your new computer:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329

Alternatively, if you take your PC and your iMac to an Apple Store, an Apple Genius can transfer all of your data for you, and help you set up the iPhone.
http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/apple/getamac/apple_getamac_offtheair_20080818_480x272.mov
http://www.apple.com/retail/procare/
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Oh you people are crazy both OSes are fine. Anyone of you tried windows 7 personally?

Tbh it's really nice!
 
You can backup on any computer that has iTunes installed. So backups aren't a problem, they both read the same files. Just transfer them over.
 
doubleatheman said:
Oh you people are crazy both OSes are fine. Anyone of you tried windows 7 personally?

Tbh it's really nice!
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I have tried Windows 7 and you'll have to color me not very impressed. It's basically Vista with some much needed improvements and a thick candy coating on the top that rips off most of the good ideas from OS X.

I ordered a Win 7 upgrade so I can run it under Boot Camp on my Mac. I use Windows for gaming now, and very little else.
 
iphone.aggie said:
I'm on XP now, but may move at some later date. However, in the meantime, what folders/stuff should I backup to my external backup harddrive, just in case XP was to crash and I couldn't get to my files? Anything else I should do, please let me know. Thanks.
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That's part of the problem with XP, your stuff is probably spread out all over the place.

At a minimum you need to back up your entire documents folder, including your photos and music, and videos and other stuff.
 
Thanks, I do like OSX alot better then windows but i maybe in need of selling my macbook "witch is worth alot more the windows machine" due to my financial reasons. And i like my iphone more then my notebook :)
 
Dr. Cabrera said:
As a previous computer technician ( for 5 years) i have to say, windows XP is hands down the best operating system ever.
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LOL!

Being a long-time XP user (not by choice), I have to say Windows XP is hands down the most aggravating element (by far) of my life.

YMMV.
 
.....windows isnt good i just made the switch to my macbook pro 15 inch and i couldnt be happier =]
 
ajnittoli said:
.....windows isnt good[snip]
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Way to be open minded! You could at least say "I hate Windows."

BTW, I hate Windows too. The only good feature I found in Win7 is the window management. Was that in Vista too? I only used Vista like twice. I wonder why...

I must say, Vista is/was a disaster. Absolutely horrendous. When I was forced to trade my 2006 MBP with my brother's Vista laptop, I immediately switched to Ubuntu and never looked back.

Sorry OP, for making this go even more off topic.
 
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