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“My laptop HDD failed recently, so I replaced it an iMac. Fortunately, my iTunes library was on an external HDD, so I copied across to the iMac. However, songs purchased from iTunes have not been forthcoming. Have been copied across, but are ‘out’ greyed;. I have authorized my new computer to play purchases. Is there anything else I’m forgetting? “It’s relatively painless switch from Windows to Mac because Mac has support for many commonly used files such as Microsoft Word documents, Powerpoint slideshows and Adobe PDF files. Thus, compatibility is hardly an issue. What you have to take note of however while they are changed to their library mac’s iTunes and WMAs. Note: This tutorial was written under the assumption that you’re running the latest version of iTunes (iTunes on your Windows and Mac.1. Add to WMAs WindowsiTunes iTunes for Windows is built with the help of Windows Media Audio (WMA) - can play and convert WMAs. However, because WMA is a proprietary codec, it isn ‘t available at iTunes for Mac. If you’re not careful, you ‘ll be left with a lot of WMAs which is unplayable in Mac.The easiest way to avoid this problem is to convert all the WMAs you have while you’re still on your machine Windows. In your iTunes General preferences, under ‘Import settings’, make sure to select AAC or MP3. Set the bit rate if you like but because you convert from one lossy codec to another, there ’s bound to be a profound loss in quality. However, if it is DRM protected WMAs, will be a little difficult. A method of treating of DRM protected WMAs is to get an audio converter. Have a simple Google search and you will get many converters that can convert WMA to MP3. However, that can convert DRM protected WMA to MP3 are somewhat limited. Anyone who catches my attention is the TuneClone Audio Converter (fow Windows only), which isn ‘t free but well worth a shot if you have lots of DRM protected WMAs ready to be switched to mac. TuneClone Audio Converter is capable of removing DRM protection against WMA files and convert WMA to MP3 format compatible for iTunes (Windows and Mac) by installing a virtual CD burner. Here’s the guide: http://www.tuneclone.com/how-to-convert-wma-to-mp3-for-ipod.phpApart of that, TuneClone Audio Converter can also be used to convert the iTunes M4P (AAC protected) to MP3 devices for non-Apple MP3. Here’s the guide: getting the http://www.tuneclone.com/itunes8-m4p-to-mp3.phpAfter become protected WMAs to MP3, add to your iTunes library of MP3 files, to be transferred to the next mac with all the music on the iTunes library.2. Library subject WindowsIn iTunes into Windows, open iTunes. Consolidate your library ‘File - & GT; Library’ menu. This will move all music files to the folder in the iTunes music and classified by the artist and album. Navigate to your my music folder. It ’s typically found in the ~ username ~ from C: Documents and Settings Music.Copy my documents my iTunes folder to your new Mac table depending on the size of its library and transfer method, it could take while.3 one. Organize iTunes Macif you’re running iTunes on your Mac first, you ‘ll be encouraged with the initial pleasant procedure available. When asked for his drive for music files, be sure to diminish. In the end, you ‘ll be presented with a cool library, empty iTunes. Now, stop iTunes. Abandonment, and would set its own folder in the iTunes Music located in ~ / Music. Go to this location and delete the iTunes folder then copy and paste your music folder for iTunes on the table in it (the one you just brought up your Windows computer). After all is done, launch iTunes and you ‘ll be rewarded with your old library, personalized iTunes.