How to speed up iTunes for Windows

Hello,
A quick search of the forum returned no relevant discussions. Most of it was just flame warring against windows users...
I happily use Windows 7 as my desktop OS and prefer using the iPhone (iOS) for mobile. Answering this discussions with "Get a mac" is just pointless.
Are there any known conflicts with windows software, versions, drivers, etc... that would cause iTunes to run slowly on Windows? It is really bad for me. Starting up iTunes takes no less than 30 seconds and even moving the iTunes window is laggy and freezes my machine.
This does not happen in ANY OTHER SOFTWARE. Not steam, not photoshop, not spotify. Only iTunes.
I've used iTunes on mac before and it is much faster there.
Do other people have this problem? If so, are there any solutions?
Thanks--
--Jordan
System:
Lenovo u460
Intel i3
2GB ram
Windows 7 Professional

Add more RAM.
Close and relaunch iTunes occassionally.
I run iTunes without any issues on Windows 7 with 8GB of RAM.
iTunes even ran fine on my old Vista system with 2GB of RAM.
That being said, it will slow down the longer it has been open (i.e. days) because iTunes has a memory leak.

Similar Messages

  • How do i download itunes for windows 7, says application support needed, error 2 how do i fix this pls?

    how do i download itunes for windows 7, when i keep getting error report saying i need application support? i tried downloading an "application support" download, still did not work, also says, Error 2

    There are a couple of methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer. Method one which has already been described is to have two Mac or Windows user accounts which by definition would give you two completely separate libraries. Method two is to set your preferences so that either one or both iPods get updated with only certain playlists within one library. Have a look at this article and see what you think and go for whichever you feel suits your needs best: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer
    Another option when using a single library is to set one or both of the iPods to manual update: Managing content manually on iPod
    Choosing the update option "automatically update selected playlists only" allows you to create a playlist specifically for each iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used by the other iPod. Make your playlist a Smart playlist and limit the size to just below the advertised capacity of your iPod ( for example, around 3700MB for a 4GB or 1800MB for a 2GB Mini or Nano). You can read more about playlists at these links:
    iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
    How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes

  • TS3212 How i can download iTunes for Windows 64Bit if I have downloading this through Linux Ubuntu?

    How i can download iTunes for Windows 64Bit if I have downloading this through Linux Ubuntu?

    Thank you for you answer, but it isn't heart of the problem. The problem is that I don't have choose iTunes version manually, it's happens automatically, and start downloading iTunes for Windows 32-bit.

  • How do I download Itunes for windows

    how do I download Itunes for windows

    Hi lizallbiz!
    You can download iTunes for Windows from this site:
    Apple - iTunes - Download iTunes Now
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
    Cheers,
    Braden

  • How do i update itunes for windows

    I went to the iTunes web page, clicked on "download iTunes now" and 3 seconds later it says Thank You For Downloading iTunes but nothing has changed.
    How do I engage the new download to take effect?

    Hello RayATX,
    It sounds like you are trying to download the latest version iTunes, and you have gone to the following page to download the installation file: 
    Download iTunes
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    Once the file downloads, you will need to locate the installation file (this depends on where your computer downloads files to) and double click on the installation file that downloaded to initiate the installation.
    If iTunes still does not install, I recommend following the steps in this article:
    Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

  • I downloaded iTunes64 to my windows 8 computer but I cannot find it anywhere.  It tells me that it downloaded but I can't find it to make a shortcut on my desktop.  How do I download iTunes for Windows 8?

    I want to download itunes to my new computer which uses Windows 8.  I downloaded it frmo the Apple site, but cannot find it anywhere on my computer.  When I try to download it again, I get a message that it is already downloaded.  However, I cannot find it in my program files or anywhere else.  Please help.

    LegionError121 what specific version of Photoshop did you purchase?

  • How do I download iTunes for windows correctly?

    I have downloaded iTunes many times and I have resently been unable to open iTunes.
    I have had this problem for a few months and I am annoyed. I would like to be able to load songs on My iPod but I need iTunes.
    Please help.
    Thankyou

    See Here
    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/install/

  • How do i get iTunes for windows 7 32 bit?

    My computer wont download the new iTunes because it is 64 bit and I have 32 bit. Can someone please help me?

    http://www.downloadcrew.com/article/18-apple_itunes

  • How to uninstall itunes for windows

    How do i uninstall iTunes for windows.

    Hi Maryamiii,
    To download iTunes, simply visit this link:
    Apple - iTunes - Download iTunes Now
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    Thanks,
    Matt M.

  • How to prevent iTunes for Windows from "Updating iTunes Library"? (Library is on a NAS and managed by iTunes for Mac. Now getting update wars between Mac and Windows versions of the player.

    How to prevent iTunes for Windows from "Updating iTunes Library"?
    My library is on a NAS and managed by iTunes on a Mac. I can connect from wife's Windows laptop using iTunes for Windows but every time I do, it Updates iTunes Library. Next time I log in from my Mac it Updates iTunes Library in return. It appears I'm experiencing "Update Wars" between the Mac and Windows versions of iTunes. I would like to allow my wife to stream iTunes songs to her new laptop but I don't want any updates from this source... prefer to manage the library from my Mac and not allow Windows to do any thing other than listen to existing playlists.
    Thanks for any help/suggestions.

    Connect the PC to the library on the NAS. Wait while "updated".
    Under Edit > Preferences > Advanced make sure the media folder is correctly pointed at the media folder on the NAS. If not correct, close iTunes, wait a few moments, then open iTunes again.
    Close iTunes on the PC. Do not open iTunes on the Mac.
    Copy the library files, iTunes Library.itl, iTunes Library Extras.itdb, iTunes Library Genius.itdb, sentinel and the folder Album Artwork into an empty iTunes folder on the PC, for example C:\iTunes.
    Click the icon to start iTunes and immediately press and hold down SHIFT. Keep holding until prompted to choose or create a library. Click choose and browse to the copied .itl file, e.g. C:\iTunes\iTunes Library.itl
    The library should now work properly on the PC, however check the setting for the media folder. If needs be correct, close iTunes and reopen.
    Open iTunes on the Mac. It will update again, but that should be last time.
    tt2

  • How do i fix sync error 54 for ipod touch on itunes for windows????...how do i find, then unlock the songs??

    PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!...i tried everything so far except throwing the ipod at the wall!!...it started when i tried syncing my 64gb 3rd generation iTouch to my iTunes for windws. everything was fine until midway during the sync itsaid (error-54) then everyhing became unresponsive. I erased all content from the ipod, nothing worked. So i reset it, still nothing. ..then i deleted everything off om my computer (a Compaq Presario CQ 56 with windows 7) i had all content saved already on an external hardrive. i erased ALL photos, ALL music, etc...then i deleted iTunes+ restarted my computer+ ran my antivirus program to make sure my computer was not corrupted..everything's running properly...so i re-installed iTunes and added all the music again onto it, hooked up the newly reset ipod+ the same problem occurred again and AGAIN!!   ...so i had to factory restore the ipod as a last ditch effort, tried again and STILL had this problem!!...i looked up any potential similar issues and found out about the "locked songs", but nothing said HOW to fix this problem with iTunes for WINDOWS!..im not on a mac so i cant use the same steps that they used.....SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP!!!!...i know the problem+ the solution now,but just not the correct steps to follow for MY situation!!!....anyone with the answer, please tell my how to do it STEP by STEP, i am good with computers, but get lost easily...need a simple solution!!!!

    Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities
    sdelight8500 wrote:
    John, did you ever get a resolution to your question?  I have the same issue.  The computer is LONG gone and I have no way to recover the library from it.  What did you end up doing?

  • I'm using Windows 7 64 bit. I downloaded iTunes for Windows and setup an account. How do I stream a TV show to my TV. I have a Belkin router. My TV has many site Icons, e.g. Netflix, hula etc. from which I can download and watch movies in my Den.

    I'm using Windows 7 64 bit. I downloaded iTunes for Windows and setup an account. How do I stream a TV show to the TV in my bedroom? I have a Belkin router. My TV has many site Icons, e.g. Netflix, hula etc. from which I can download and watch movies in my bedroom. But the iTunes icon doesn't appear?

    I'm using Windows 7 64 bit. I downloaded iTunes for Windows and setup an account. How do I stream a TV show to the TV in my bedroom? I have a Belkin router. My TV has many site Icons, e.g. Netflix, hula etc. from which I can download and watch movies in my bedroom. But the iTunes icon doesn't appear?

  • HT1296 When synching Outlook Contacts and calendars with iTunes for Windows, I do not get the option to "Synch Contacts with". It says, and cannot be changed, that it is synching with iCloud.  How do I get iTunes to give me an option other than iCloud?

    Using iTunes for Windows to synch my Outlook Contacts and Calendars into my iPhone 5, with the iPhone Device designated and in the Info tab, I do not have the option to "Synch Contacts with", but have an unchangeable message that it is synching with iCloud. How do I create that option to synch with Outlook?

    Hi there,
    I would recommend taking a look at some of the troubleshooting steps found in the article below.
    iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Troubleshooting contact and calendar syncing via USB on Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1692
    -Griff W.

  • Arabic is not listed as a display language in iTunes for Windows 7. How can I add support for this language?

    Arabic is not listed as a display language in iTunes for Windows 7. How can I add support for this language?

    Edit  ---> referance ----->   general    ------> language

  • I can't finish the installation of Itunes for windows. at the end of the installation I get an error. How can I install this programm?

    I can't finish the installation of Itunes for windows. at the end of the installation I get an error. How can I install this programm?

    See if the user tip: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6562 helps out with your problems.

Maybe you are looking for

  • File Upload Not Work

    I have installed the File Upload sample in a Windows 2000 machine with 6i Form Server. When I start the web browser in the machine with the 6i Form Server, I can upload the file without problem. But when I start the web browser in another PC and acce

  • Original iPad black screen spinning

    I still have my original ipad and it is stuck on the black screen with a spinner. I tried pressing the two buttons which will show a black screen with an apple but then revert back to the black screen with a spinner. I tried connecting it to my Macbo

  • MC not playing on first hover

    I have some movieclips that play when you hover over them and rewind when you mouse out. Now I've added a click event to the MCs also and now the first time you hover over them, nothing happens. But the second time works just fine.The MCs that don't

  • Hi Friends.....Please URGENT.........

    Hi, i am searching on sap as a fresher. while doing R&D i am facing these problems. So, pl clarify me and i will assign points. 1.client having 4 co.codes and using gl a/c no.1000001 in co.code 1000. and the same gl a/c no can use in remaining co.cod

  • A1283 Mac Mini second HDD performance poor?

    Hi, I'm using a A1283 Mac Mini (the last type before the unibody model) to play audio in a theatre show. I've replaced the internal optical drive with a 500GB 7200RPM SATA drive on which all the audio files are located. I'm hearing audio breakup whic