ITunes 9.0.2 crashes when syncing and enable Spoken Menus is checked.

Question

I have had no problems syncing my 5th generation iPod until I checked Enable Spoken Menus. There is no problem with Enable Voiceover. I have tried this 4 times and each time iTubes 9.0.2 crashes. If I uncheck Enable Spoken Menus the problem goes away. Firmware is 1.0.2, worked ok in 1.0.1

Answer 1

Actually, iTunes 9.0.2.25 was the first version that supported Windows 7. The Windows 7 64-bit issues with iTunes are complicated by things by the nVidia chipset issues (which tends to crop up on 64 bit systems because they are more likely to have 4 GB of RAM installed), and the issues with PM55 and P55 intel chipsets (which is a BIOS issue). There's also trouble with AMDS installs on some 64-bit systems, but that's hitting Vista systems as well as 7 systems.
I'd try giving 9.0.3.15 a crack. From the release notes:
iTunes 9.0.3 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:
• iTunes no longer ignores your "Remember password for purchases" setting.
• Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod.
• Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is connected.
• Addresses issues that affect stability and performance.
... So fingers crossed, that might include your particular issue.
In particular, if you're still at 9.0.0, you'll likely have the 1.0.1 version of Apple Application Support. That was linked to some syncing issues. With a 9.0.3.15 (or a later version of the 9.0.2.25 installers) you'll have a Apple Application Support 1.1.0 in place which might also help matters.