Change preference from script

Hi! I want to know how i can change preferences from the VB scripts? If there is a command from the ituneslib library for do this? or how i can change value into iTunesPrefs.xml file?
thanks for the help

The iTunes SDK does not provide any functions to change preferences. You could try doing it using SendKey() to send keypresses, or using something like AutoIT to do keystrokes and mouse clicks... but that requires you to run iTunes in each account that needs its preferences changed.
I have done some direct updates to preferences by editing the preferences XML, but it isn't fun because it isn't documented anywhere that I can find. Once you find the right byte/bit to update in the preferences, it isn't a big deal, but find the right one is a pain.
Also, when Apple updates iTunes you have to reevaluate your script to see if it is still changing the right thing in the preferences file.
If you want to see an example of updating the prefernces file directly, you can download my script package:
http://home.comcast.net/~teridon73/itunesscripts/index.html
The perl source code is included. Look at itunespreferencesfix.pl. Or here's a direct link to a version that works by itself (without the rest of my package):
http://home.comcast.net/~teridon73/itunesscripts/itunespreferencesfix.txt
Forum TOS disclaimer: I may receive financial compensation for my link or recommendation (there is a PayPal donation button on my web page).
HTH,
Rob

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