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Why Do My iTunes Songs from CDs Disappear? Simple Fixes for a Happy Music Library
I know how it feels when music you love just vanishes. You spend time importing songs from CDs to iTunes, building a library that feels like home. Suddenly, some tracks go missing. It’s confusing and can make you feel upset. I want to help you get your music back, step by step, using simple words and easy actions.
Solution 1: Restart or Reinstall iTunes
Sometimes, iTunes just needs a fresh start. I close iTunes. I open it again. If that doesn’t help, I remove iTunes from my computer and put it back. My music stays safe because deleting iTunes does not erase my songs. This fix works if something simple went wrong.
Solution 2: Check iTunes Settings
Settings in iTunes can change after updates. I check three things:
- Make sure “iCloud Music Library” is off. This helps stop iTunes from hiding my local songs.
- Look at “Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library.” If it’s unchecked, I turn it on. This keeps my music in one place.
- Turn off “Show Apple Music.” This stops iTunes from mixing my music with songs from Apple Music.
I open iTunes, click “Edit,” then “Preferences,” and check these options under the “General” and “Advanced” tabs.
Solution 3: Reassign the iTunes Library
Sometimes iTunes looks in the wrong place for my music. I fix this by:
- Holding the Shift key while I open iTunes.
- Clicking “Choose Library.”
- Picking the file called “iTunes Library.itl.”
This tells iTunes where my music lives. My songs can show up again.
Solution 4: Add Songs Back to iTunes
If songs are still missing, I find them on my computer. I open iTunes, click “File,” then “Add File to Library.” I pick the songs I want and click “Open.” My music comes back into iTunes.
Extra Tips
- Keep my music files in one folder so I don’t lose them.
- Back up my music on a USB drive or cloud storage.
- If I use an iPhone, I sync it with iTunes after fixing my library.
Losing music feels bad, but I can fix it. I restart iTunes, check settings, point iTunes to the right folder, and add songs again if I need to. I try these steps one at a time. My music library can feel whole again. If one way doesn’t work, another might. I keep my music safe by making backups and checking my settings often. This way, I enjoy my favorite songs without worry.