PC hard drive failure. I tunes lost

[Don 130]

Does anyone have a recommendation for restoring the itunes library from an ipod classic. I've seen free software on the web for doing it but would prefer a recommended one if possible.
Don.

[sheerluck]

Does anyone have a recommendation for restoring the itunes library from an ipod classic. I've seen free software on the web for doing it but would prefer a recommended one if possible.
Don.

I had the same issue, and I used Music Rescue. It worked in as much as my iTunes library was restored, but the free version was a little laborious.

[edddo]

I used 'CopyTrans' but it wasnt free..about $20 I think. Worked well.

[Tombie]

I use regular back-ups :D

Hardly normal has 500gb portable hdd for $49.00 at the moment....

^
Hint :)

[mike_ie]

Sharepod.

It was the de facto music recovery tool for iPods when they first came out, and although development has been discontinued, it's still a great piece of software for pulling music back off your iPod. Have used it on dozens of devices, wouldn't hesitate to use it again.

[Don 130]

Thanks everyone, That gives me plenty of options for restoration. I've still got a lot of the original files in audacity, but I was looking for a slicker method. The audacity files are those I've recorded from 12" vinyl.
Don.