ITunes 10.5 optimization suggestions?
Hi all. I am currently using Windows 7 X64 with service pack 1. My system uses an AMD X6 3.2Ghz processor, with 8GB of RAM, a 7200rpm 1TB hard drive, and an NVIDIA 460GTX 1GB video card. I am currently using the latest version of both iTunes, as well as Quicktime.
I have found that many times when I go to the apps section of my library, the icons appear blank (missing the icon with just a grey icon in its place). Likewise, many times when I go to the music section, the CD covers show up, but iTunes itself hangs quite a bit.
I've already defragged my hard drive. I've tried reinstalling iTunes and Quicktime. I've already cleaned ous junk system files using both the system cleaner, as well as CCleaner. I'm using a very efficient anti-virus/anti-spyware app, which is already set to ignore iTunes entirely. I've already turned off Genius, and Home Sharing. I've also got it set to not look for Air speakers. I've also tried a variety of different viewing types, with the library only showing essential information.
Does anyone have any additional suggestions to both speed up, but also remove the lag and missing icons issues I'm dealing with? I have a rather big library of music as well apps/games. I know that puts some stress on my system, but with the processor I have, with htat much RAM, and that top of the line gaming video card, shouldn't iTunes run at incredible speed? I don't understand what is causing the hang-ups and lag, much less the cause of the frequent missing icons.
I realize it is quite likely Apple would prefer we are all using Apple computers, but few of us can afford the cost of one. Sadly, it almost seems like iTunes in Windows is an afterthought with little real interest. There are so many add-ons to enhance and improve iTunes with OS X, yet there are almost none for Windows. Likewise, as a side note: Since it is completely free, and virtually free of any licensing requirements or cost, it amazes me that Apple has not released any version of either Quicktime or iTunes for Linux. I would honestly prefer to use the latest version on Ubuntu, instead of Windows. Sadly, until a Linux version of both that are officially released and supported, it leaves me stuck with Windows.
Any tips, or suggestions on how to enhance and improve iTunes performance would be grealy appreciated. As I understand it, since I use both an iPhone, and iPad with both on iOS 5.0.1, that going back to any earlier version of iTunes that offered more stability and speed isn't really possible.
Yeah, I noticed this too and submitted to an inquiry to iConcertcal support. I don't expect anything to come of it either - since even their last update about it not working 10.4 was quick to point out that their iPhone app still worked fine. Great, thanks. You mean I can pay you $3 and only be able to use it on my iPhone but not on my computer? Where do I sign?!
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