If you delete the iTunes Library file, your songs will no longer appear in your library even though the song files are still in the iTunes folder.
If files have mysteriously disappeared, run a full scan of your computer with up-to-date antivirus software. (Or, if it’s on a network, connect to the network first.) Or, if your library is on an external drive, make sure the drive is connected to your computer before opening iTunes. If you don’t find songs by searching, check the Recycle Bin. Drag songs (or folders containing songs) to the iTunes window to add the songs to iTunes again. Go to Start > Search, then search for a song by title or artist. If that doesn’t work, your songs may be elsewhere on your hard disk. If the iTunes Library file was included, you also see your original playlists. Locate your iTunes folder (by default in your PC’s Music folder), then drag it to the iTunes window. To make your songs appear in the iTunes window again, try the following in this order: If a song used to appear in iTunes but doesn’t now, it may be because the iTunes Library file was moved, or the song was moved from the iTunes folder. Scroll down and select iTunes Match under Features. To find it, go to User > Music > iTunes > iTunes Media. If youre interested in subscribing and using iCloud Music Library with iTunes Match: If youre signed in to your iTunes account, open the Music app on your Mac (or iTunes app on Windows) and navigate to the Account menu Click Sign Out.
After the download, return to your iTunes or music library.
If you see the album you want to restore, click the download icon in the upper-right corner of the album art. 3 If prompted, type your Apple ID and Password, then select Sign In 4 Select the type of item you wish to download at the top-right part of the window. 2 On the right menu, click the Purchased link.
If the album you seek doesn't appear in the Not in My Library section under Purchased, click the button for All to see all your music purchases.īy default, iTunes shows you any albums that you've purchased but that aren't in your library. iTunes: How to Download Previously Purchased Music, Movies, and Audiobooks 1 Open iTunesand select iTunes Store. On the right side under Music Quick Links, click the link for Purchased. To do this, click the Store link in iTunes or the iTunes Store entry in the Catalina Music app. If you bought the album from iTunes, you should be able to download it again. If you no longer own the CD and you have no backup, you'll have to purchase the album from iTunes.
If you ripped the album to iTunes or the Music app from a CD, look for the CD and rip it again. Still coming up empty? The album may have been deleted from your computer.