ITunes processor hog - technical solutions?

I am an avid music collector with an mp3 collection approaching 100'000 songs (over 500GB) which are stored on an external firewire harddisk. iTunes seems to get slower as the library grows, often the application stalls (the dreaded spinning beach ball showing up for minutes), the app becomes unresponsible for longer periods of time. Besides the whole computer seems to slow down, Activity Monitor shows iTunes to gobble up over 90% of processor activity. Despite using current hardware (currently a 1.67 GHz 15' Powerbook, waiting for my Quad-Powermac) I am looking for a technical solution to remedy this problem. I want to put iTunes to an external server to free my main computer from the task of playing music. An X-Serve seems to be overkill for this purpose so I wanted to ask the readers of this forum how to deal with this situation. Thanks in advance!

Pboehi hello,
extraneous calls to check for correct ownership and/or permissions plus locked files can and wiil dramatically slow iTunes whilst these issues are resolved.
To resolve...
Use BatChmod to set correct permissions on your home ~ Music folder
This compact GUI will perform the same tasks as a 'terminal command line'
drag the complete Music folder with libraries and iTunes Music folder inside to the BatChmod Icon and drop....
check path is correct.... tick if not already.... Owner=R W X, Group=R, Others=R,
then tick 'Apply ownership and privileges' tick 'Unlock" ... click Apply...
provide password... all done very quick...
Then do the same to any other folder with music files inside... drag to BatChmod Icon and set correctly.
You can also choose to set the get info file for any Ext HD's to 'ignore ownerships an permissions on this volume' check Apply.
see how it goes after that... let me know ... take care ... TP

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http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/27446/i-do-not-have-enough-free-space-o n-the-c-drive-of-my-windows-computer-to-run-t
But which one is 100% working solution?
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Relocate iOS device backups
Assuming you're running Windows Vista or later you can use the following steps:
Open a command prompt by hitting the start button and typing CMD<Enter> in the search box that opens up.
To move the current backup folder from C: to D: type in this command (on one line) and press <Enter>
Move "C:\Users\<User>\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" "D:\Backup"
Where <User> is your Windows user name.
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MkLink /J "C:\Users\<User>\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" "D:\Backup"
If your target drive has a different letter or you already have a folder called "Backup" then edit "D:\Backup" accordingly in both commands.
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If you're still running Windows XP you can use Junction (cmd line tool) or NTFSLink (shell ext). In both cases you move the existing folder to a new location, create an empty folder where the old one used to be, then use the tools to get the operating system to link the two together and silently redirect any file operation on the old location through to the new one.
Note that while this method works for iOS device backups it cannot be used to redirect sections of the media library.
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IPad (4th Gen Retina Display Wi-Fi) (iOS 7.0.4) won't sync new music from iTunes (Windows). Only solution found was to uncheck "Sync Music" under Music tab, apply, then recheck "Sync Music" and apply. Any other solution?

iPad (Retina Display) (iOS 7.0.4) won't sync new music from iTunes (Windows). Only solution found was to uncheck "Sync Music" under Music tab, apply, then recheck "Sync Music" and apply. This is timely and aggravating. Any other solution?
I have also tried a hard reset. I have also gone into settings and checked "display all music".
Anyone know if the new update will have solutions to this problem?

Successful experience with Apple Care.
If anyone is having the same problem, there's a chance it's an issue with the Mobile Device Manager for iTunes. The key is to ditch the old/corrupt file and replace it via clean iTunes installation.
Here's the fix that worked for me:
1. Trash iTunes (uninstall); don't forget to trash it from your dock if you have it there.
2. Head to /System/Library/Extensions/ and trash file AppleMobileDevice.kext
3. Head to /Library/Receipts/ and trash AppleMobileDeviceSupport.pkg ( * this may or may not be there * )
4. Restart computer (& empty trash)
5. Download fresh & clean iTunes and reinstall.
Voila! The content is now properly recognized by iTunes, the capacity bar registers the correct amount and type beyond "Other", and now I can put music back on the iPad.

Help me I'm in a tough situation, is there a technical solution?

Apple have previously disapproved my previous version of this issue because I was not clear about my questions, so I have chosen to rephrase them. Despite this "misunderstanding" I was actually asking for technical help and instead got deleted. Please actually read this instead of just reporting it! I do actually have an issue here and I do want help and I feel that I was right to post it here. I don't personally agree that I didn't meet the criteria. But I am trying believe it or not! If you don't want to answer this topic, just move on. Let someone else help me, instead of reporting it, because it's all too hard or seems all too obvious to you what the answers are or you feel it doesn't meet criteria. Some of us don't have all the answers, not even all the obvious ones. My original version was not written in haste or anger, nor did I blame Apple, I also spent time to edit it to structure the situation clearly. I explained my background situation clearly to show my issue was serious and to show how it all fits together. Otherwise the questions just seem lame and pointless. After all I doubt many will be in this same situation which leaves me no where.
Question 1. I already asked this, Can I removed the Apple default apps? I thought I might not be seeing how since there are many hidden features on the iPhone.
Answer 1. Apparently not.
Question 2. Can I control the way apps access the data network? I can't find a way to prevent apps from using it or switching to it when my WI-FI drops momentarily.
Question 3. Is it possible for the mobile provider to turn my data network off while leaving the cellular network active?
Question 4. I'm trapped in a tough spot, is there something "technical" I can do, that I haven't mentioned bellow? There must be something to elevate the situation.
For your information only I have posted the original account I made unedited bellow. I did initial two phrases to G.B. to reduce filtering on Apples forum. I add this here because it explains my situation clearly (or so it seems to me). Please don't take offence that I have added it. Choose to not read it if you will, but don't judge me for adding it. But by reading it I think my questions might look less random or silly:
* Start Background Information *
I have wound up getting an iPhone contract that has me living in a data roaming area for my mobile provider. This is partly due to insufficient knowledge, lack of education in the matter and partly due to the nature of all services in the remote Australian town I live in. The reason I went with this provider in the first place was due to the limited services I could access that had signal in my home and finance. Incidentally all three of them sell iPhones. The first one's cheapest deal is $100 a month for the contract with a lousy deal. The second has intermittent signal in our home, I may have gone with one of their plans if not for the poor signal. The third, which I went with, a fairly good deal for the cash and the cellular coverage perfect all over the property. I have since found out their roaming data network, which I live in is contracted to the first option which own the monopoly and hence the ridiculous mb charges. Occasionally it connects to the second option, but I get the feeling they are also subcontracting off the first! Anyway...
So I live in a roaming data area, It's not international roaming so the phone won't protect me from the excessive mb charges. I started out only using general apps when in WI-FI but found intermittent drop outs which I never noticed happen was causing excessive charges. I have since noticed the signal bars for the WI-FI not change but a spinner indicator ,all very easy to miss. I contacted the network and they refuse to turn off my data network; despite a tech telling me it can be done. So until Apple come to the rescue and put in a feature like the no roaming feature that works for all mobile data connections, that are not the ones belonging to the service provider, I'm stuck turning the phone to aeroplane mode before using any app I don't completely trust. I can see Apples difficulty here, but I would settle for turning all data network off, just leaving the cellular network and WI-FI active. As things are I have to turn phone over to aeroplane mode, then turn WI-FI on then use app, then remember to turn the phone back on when finished. Sometimes I forget for a couple of hours. But I trust some apps or sometimes forget to turn the mobile off. Contacts app got me the yesterday; I was at the post office where I looked up an address and accidentally tapped the address on the card and the maps app loaded up. This is followed by mad stumble to close it before it uses data. So easy to do, also happened using the iPod in the car a few days back. While selecting a pod cast I accidentally clicked "Get more episodes…" and safari loaded, Panic!!! Also what makes it worse, is that I can't remove or hide some apps provided by Apple, like Maps, for example, to reduce the risk of accidental tap. Feel very vulnerable! There is also a risk of forgetting to switch the phone to aeroplane mode when I let a friend checkout the phone or just play one of my games.
So Apple, what are my options? Shelve the phone by leaving phone permanently off turning it into an iPod touch and keep paying through the nose for 2 years? Or G.B. so I can make some changes that would help, I read there is a solution to this issue for G.B. phones, (I'm not sure what impact that would have on my service). But frankly neither of these options I want to follow! I feel trapped!
Also there is nothing disclosing to me what apps have access to what data port. I would feel better if I could see a true list of what each app has access to. Not just on the phone but also on the app store, information detected and provided by hardware and not submitted by the programmer. No offence to all you GOOD programmers out there, but there are many that can't be trusted. An example of my need for this disclosure, does Remote (apple's iTunes remote) access the data network or just the WI-FI? Of course I would ASUME it only accesses the WI-FI. But reading the support page and description for it left me unsure, and it's this unsure feeling that scares me with this whole situation hanging over me. The home pages and the apps themselves are like a mine field to me. Another simple question reflecting this. Does the weather app regularly check for forecast data, or does it only do it when I open the app? What if I mistakenly click it while my data network is active? Sounds harmless doesn't it? But to me a mistake like that adds around $5 to my bill which is already pushing my budget. It would also be useful to be able to control each apps access privileges independently; but I would settle for a simple setting that has them all prompt me for access to the data network instead of just switching to it when there is a short WI-FI dropout.
I love the iPhone but I'm starting to feel I chose the wrong product. It has too many fluent network features (imagine saying that!) and it makes too many assumptions about my situation, most of which are wrong. The iPhone is the wrong product for someone who lives where I live and doesn't have basement full of gold! But I am stuck with this contract, what are my options?
Your's sincerely, life long Apple supporter…

Question 1. I already asked this, Can I removed the Apple default apps?
No. But you can turn off automatic syncing and Push email and set the phone to retrieve mail manually.
Question 2. Can I control the way apps access the data network?
Sort of. Turn on Airplane mode which will disable the cellular modem then turn on WiFi only. With Airplane mode ON and WiFi ON, your phone will only connect to the internet using an available WiFi connection.
I can't find a way to prevent apps from using it or switching to it when my WI-FI drops momentarily.
Apps do not run in the background so they only way an app can attempt to connect is if you have it running. If you do not run the app, it cannot run up your bill. For Apps that have "background" notification, you can turn that option off in the settings for each of those apps.
Question 3. Is it possible for the mobile provider to turn my data network off while leaving the cellular network active?
That is up to your provider. Call them. Go into Settings, General, Network, and turn OFF Data Roaming.
Question 4. I'm trapped in a tough spot, is there something "technical" I can do, that I haven't mentioned bellow? There must be something to elevate the situation.
In the US, you can return the phone within thirty days and void the contract. If you do not have that option, or if you are past thirty days, you can pay the ETF (Early Termination Fee) and void the contract.
I live in a very rural area in the US and I have used all of the techniques listed above at different times. I hope this helps; I "get it" that a huge Surprise! data roaming bill at the end of the month can be upsetting. Try the stuff I listed above and if none of that works, paying the ETF might be cheaper than paying Surprise! bills every month.
Hope this was helpful.

ITunes is hogging 100% of CPU. Tried "netsh winsock reset" fix already

I recently upgraded to 10.5 and iOS5. I had a similar problem to many in the community related to the sync getting stuck in the "back up" portion, so I tried the solution proposed by a bunch of people re: "netsh winsock reset" and I can now sync, but I still have the issue of iTunes and APSDaemon hogging nearly 100% of CPU. Anyone else having the same problem? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks

I'm having similar problems after the 10.5 upgrade on Vista. Tried the repair option in Control Panel, then uninstalled and did a fresh installation thinking it might have been due to the Apple upgrade installer but I'm still having the same problems. I've got 3gb of RAM but I can't even do something like writing an email at the same time as using iTunes without it beeping at me.

Ive tried multiple times on my computer and my internet is fast and perfect but my ipod touch 4th gen will not get past "backing up ipod" it sits there of course itunes 10.5 any solutions ive heard lots of people are having this problem across the board

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I am having the same problem (lost in back-up purgatory) on both my iPhone 4 and my iPad2. I am running Windows XP.
I have tried everything I've seen suggested on various support communities, with no success.
I have gotten used to having to find a windows workaround everytime Apple updates iTunes, and this time it is especially frustrating.
I don't have any solutions, and I am responding to all of these types of messages in hopes of finding something that will work for me.
One person was able to work through it by deleting all of the previous iTunes backup files. I'm trying that now. 4 hours into it, and it does not seem to be working......

Sudden problem with iTunes quitting - problem and solution

This is a fairly lengthy diatribe but it was driving me nuts and so hopefully will help someone else:
The Problem:
I have an XPS M1710 running Windows Vista. A couple of days ago all Apple programs started to malfunction, specifically iTunes, QuickTime. When I try to start iTunes it quits immediately and I get the message “A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available”. The same thing happens with Quicktime. When I go to Internet Explorer this works fine until I go to the Apple website and try to Download iTunes (to reinstall) or even to go to the Apple Support page, Then the Apple site seems to “force” IE to quit. The same thing happens when I use the Apple Safari Browser (works generally but quits on Apple iTunes or support site). I am not sure if it is relevant but we bought some iTunes songs online in the last couple of days using another laptop. That machine is still working fine as are two other laptops in the house re iTunes (they are Windows XP Dells, my machine is Windows Vista). I received an email receipt on my XPS for the purchases in the usual fashion. I can open it, but when I click the links to the iTunes site it doesn’t work (does work using other computers).
I have performed 2 system restores (to 2 and 4 weeks ago – long before the current problem) but this did not help. I have uninstalled iTunes – but even so still could not directly download the iTunes setup.exe from Apple. I did eventually get it from a third party link. Using the downloaded file I reinstalled iTunes but exactly the same problems persist. On one occasion I let the “A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available” dialogue box sit for a while – the system identified some Apple updates needed which I downloaded and installed (in fact I had done these probably a week or so ago anyway but the system restore would have reverted that). This still did not fix the problem.
Today I phoned XPS support. I was initially told to leave my number and someone would call me back. 2 hours later no-one had so I phoned again and got someone who suggested doing a full scan disk (ie by getting into diagnostics at startup by pressing F12). I did this – no problems found. The person had also suggested trying to access iTunes using a different logon account. I switch on “guest” account and tried from there but the same problem persisted.
I have checked Windows Defender and Windows Firewall and as far as I can see iTunes is allowed to access the internet. No sign that it is deliberately blocked. As far as I can tell from the Windows updater the system is up to date (as it was when the problem first happened, and not fixed by rolling back many updates via the system restores).
I have run a full Virus check using Kaspersky (with latest updated database) and nothing was found.
So, no matter what I try, my computer is suddenly blocking everything to do with iTunes (and Quicktime), including Apple’s own support site. The failure of iTunes or QuickTime to launch happens whether or not I am connected to the Internet at the time. All other programs seem to be working.
I would be very appreciative if you could help. I have been unable to find any online solution, although one person may have had a similar problem, no resolution was evident.
The solution:
I have only just now solved the problem (two weeks down the track). The Dell technician that I spoke to over the phone tried hard but we could not get the issue solved completely, although the problem with accessing the iTunes website we did solve by turning off some internet explorer add-ons. As it turned out the problem was with QuickTime. The clue was that although I had attempted to uninstall iTunes + Quicktime many times the QuickTime component never disappeared. So when I reinstalled iTunes + QuickTime (which I did many times) the problem remained. After again uninstalling iTunes + QuickTime (by going to control panel, selecting iTunes and uninstall, then QuickTime and unintstall in the usual way, and realising that QuickTime did not uninstall properly, I then selected QuickTime and chose the "repair" option at the top of the control panel dialogue box instead of uninstall. After that I was then able to open QuickTime properly, and then when I reinstalled iTunes it worked! This had been driving me nuts, and I was on the verge of re-installing the operating system. Can I suggest that you enter this solution into your database for future reference.

I was wondering if you ever fixed this problem? Today I went to open itunes and it started installing it and said it couldn't access the file ja.lproj/ea0423.rtf which would be the Japanese language version. I just wanted to know if I should do what was suggested to you or if that didn't work.

Itunes install error 7 (solution results in errors)

I have the same problem as discussed here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2278344?tstart=0
the solution given on there does not work for me. When I try deleting the Apple Application Suport Folder I am told that I do not have permission to do so. I have tried changing the permissions to grant myself permissions for full control (read, write, execute etc) but an error occurs due to ApplePushService.DLL
"An error occured while applying security information to:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\...\AVFoundationCF.Resources***
The access Control list (ACL) structure is invalid"
Please help me as I've been trying to install itunes for months now and have been forced to use alternative software to manage my ipod (Floola). I would like to manage my iphone on my Laptop but it requires me to use itunes!!!!
***I receive the same error message for every file within the folder

Check the hard drive for errors.
Rip it up and start again. (iTunes that is.)
See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
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We could not complete your iTunes Store request. SOLUTION

We could not complete your iTunes Store request.
An unknown error occurred (-9812).
There was an error in the iTunes Store. Please try again later.
I was getting a dialog box with these messages when trying to play DRM'ed music or trying to login to the iTunes store from a MacBook. (This is a message typically seen on Windows.)
I spent around 6 hrs on the phone with Apple support (they were very nice). We tried everything from removing and redownloading iTunes, to deleting preferences, to creating new Mac OS X accounts (which worked, but didn't solve the problem of accessing the iTunes store from my primary account).
Bottom line, the solution was to run Keychain Access --> Preferences --> Reset my default keychain.
After doing this, I was able to login to the iTunes store, and play DRM'ed music. I'm posting this in hopes that it will solve someone else's iTunes access problems!

This worked for me, thanks man.

ITunes 7.0 Installation - Solution!

Chances are if you are reading this, you have experiencced iTunes 7.0 download issues. Like many other PC users on this discussion forum there are some unique and similar problems regarding Apple's latest release. For those who clicked the box to download iTunes 7.0 after the Sept. 14th release the program may have never fully downloaded. In my case it got to the last two or three bars and just hung up completely. Removing the program and reinstalling iTunes 7.0 did not fix the problem. The iTunes Support downloads were useless in resolving the issue as well. When I finally decided to remove iTunes using Advanced Uninstaller Pro 2006 I thought why not go back to iTunes 6.05 which worked just fine.
iTunes 7.0 creates a iTunes Music Library.xml file that will likely prohibit you from running a lower version of iTunes and accessing your library. After hours of trying to fix it myself, researching the internet and chat rooms I thought, why not bug my brother-in-law who works for Apple. If you wish to go back to 6.05 until Apple fixes some issues on 7.0 follow these steps:
1) Uninstall iTunes 7.0
2) Make sure your music remains in the c:\my documents\my music\iTunes\iTunes Music folder
3) Download iTunes 6.05 from the following site: www.apple.com/support/downloads/itunes605forwindows.html
4) Complete the installation and open Windows Explorer
5) Copy your "Previous iTunes Library" from c:\my documents\my music\iTunes\Previous iTunes Library directly into the iTunes directory. To do this select the file, right mouse copy and go up to iTunes and right mouse paste.
6) Return to your desktop or start menu and lauch iTunes 6.05. Once the program launches do not click on download 7.0. Apple engineers are working to resolve these issues and another release 7.01 or something is inevitable.
iTunes 7.0 preserves the Previous Library however you have to copy it over as described above to get around the error message regarding the fact that iTunes cannot access the library because of the reference to the higher version. Once you follow these steps you will be back to grooving out with your music.
Once everything is working again feel free to email the folks at the Apple Support at the following website and let them know how much fun you have had with 7.0: www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/download
Best Wishes!
Brett Morey
www.brettmorey.com

I have had nothing but problems with the iTunes email support... At one point their ineptness was almost comical. I might have laughed if I hadn't been so ticked off.
Your solution is the one I used to solve my quicktime skipping problems until I discovered that upping the Khz and bit rates solved the problem... So, I went to download a new TV episode of Monk and it told me I couldn't until I upgraded to 7.0.1 which I did.
Now all of the music and videos that I downloaded under a previous email address can not be authorized for some reason.
I'm really getting tired of all of these problems... As soon as something else comes along that's comparable, I'm going to jump ship!

Itunes 9.2 Errors Solution (Rollback)

Hi Everybody,
As we all know the 9.2 is severely flawed and is making syncing impossible without crashes, this worked for me and hopefully it will for you too, please follow the instructions carefully. This will bring you back to 9.1.1 which works fine.
1. Save a copy of your library file as a backup, just in case (it's in the My Music/itunes folder, and it’s called "iTunes Library.itl"). I also printed out 1 page of my music library sorted by Date Added so I’d have a list of the most recent songs I had added (I had bought some stuff after upgrading to 9.2, and I knew they’d need to be manually imported after I rolled back to my earlier library.
2. Remove everything installed by Apple in "Add/Remove Programs" in Control Panel (it might be called "Programs and Features" in Vista). I removed itunes first, then Quick Time, then Apple Mobile Support, Bonjour, and anything else that came from Apple. Apparently this is important when you roll back to an earlier version of itunes, or so the posts I read told me.
3. Restart your computer.
4. When you're started up again, download itunes 9.1.1. I just went to File Hippo, searched for "iTunes". It only showed itunes 9.2 results, but all the older versions are located in with the most current version. Go to "itunes 9.2 (32 bit)" if you have a 32 bit OS (like my Vista) and go to "iTunes 9.2( 64 bit)" if you have 64 bit OS (Windows 7?). After you select the one you want, you'll go to a page that has all the older versions listed on the right - pick itunes 9.1.1, download it and install it. There are other ways to get old iTunes versions – this was just the one that worked for me.
5. When it's installed and ready to go, it may give you an error message about the library being created by a later version of iTunes --- I just cancelled it out, because you are replacing the library anyway. Also, my IT guy said to make sure the “Keep iTunes Organized” checkbox in Preferences/Advanced” is unchecked when you replace libraries, which I did, although I’m not entirely sure why. All I know is it worked.
6. Replace your newly created empty library file with the library file itunes created in version 9.1 before it upgraded to 9.2. To do that, go to your itunes folder (usually in the My Music folder) and delete the "iTunes Library.itl" file that the new install of 9.1 just created. I didn't mess with any of the others (iTunes Music Luibrary.xml; Extras, Genius, etc., and I was fine). Then find the "Previous iTunes Libraries" folder. Every time itunes upgrades, it saves a version of the pre-upgrade library file in that folder, with a date. Locate the "ITunes Library 2010-06-25.itl" file (the date will be whatever date you installed your 9.2 update). Change the name of that file to "iTunes Library.itl" and copy it into the root itunes folder where all the iTunes library/Extras/Genuis files reside (i.e. where you just deleted the new library the install created).
7. Fire up iTunes, and your old library and music and playlists should show up just like it did before 9.2 was installed, all purty like. You may have to clean up a few things or add back any songs you bought during 9.2, but for the most part you should be back in business.
Hope this helps.

From Chile. Today i've fixed the problem of this issue. The solution was.
1° Uninstall Itunes, Apple Device Helper and all Apple product from Control Panel > Software Management.
2° Rename the folders (or save in another folder) located in Documents & Settings > User > Aplication Data > Apple. User is your personal user and "all users".
Download Itunes.
Reinstall the software.
And it works.
Also, before and i dont know if this was part of the solution, i've searched sqlite3.dll and the one located in folder apple device manager don't delete. Copy and paste in the another location (in my case ma-config)
Hope this can resolve this problem.

Why do I keep getting the message that iTunes is quitting working? I have reinstalled iTunes and I have checked the WiFi twice. I have even put the internet cable directly into the laptop and still I cannot connect to the iTunes. Offers no solutions.

Why do I keep getting the message that iTunes is quitting working? I have reinstalled iTunes and I have checked the wifi twice. I have even put the internet access cable directly into the laptop. The message says that windows will look for a solution but never offers any solution.

Try disconnect your internet, then launch iTunes.
Connect your device, then reconnect your internet.
See if this resolves the issue.

Cannot Connect to Itunes? Try this solution!

After a lot of uninstall reinstall.. Unticking the use proxy server in lan setting.. changing the parental control.. Turning off firewall.. Turning of antivirus.. All of it did not work for me..
But one thing worked.. Run CMD and type netsh winsock reset .. That solved my problem..
Hopefully this will work for you as well..

By the way before I found out that I cannot connect to Itunes. I am having a problem backing up my Ipod Touch 4G.. When syncing it does not stop backing UP.. so if you have problems backing up try also typing in CMD the above solution..

HT4914 I will soon be getting a new PC and I'd hate to lose all the music I've purchased/downloaded from places other than iTunes , is iMatch my solution or am I out of luck?

From what I've read I think this is my solution , but I'm still unsure.

The general question of copying all user data and settings to a new computer is really out of scope for this forum - however, Microsoft does have tools and tutorials on their site on how to do this (details will vary depending on the version(s) of Windows running on your old and new computers. A Google search for "Windows transfer data to new computer" should provide useful results.
Detailed instructions specific to iTunes also depend on the version(s) of Windows you're running, and on how your current iTunes library is organized. If you can post a response with answers to the following questions I can point you in the right direction.
What version of Windows in running on your old computer?
What version of Windows is running on your new computer?
Do you have either:
a network that both old and new computers are connected to, or
an external (USB) hard drive?
What version of iTunes are you running on the old computer?
Now, on your old computer run iTunes (I'll assume for now that its running version 11), press Ctrl-B if the menu bar is not visible, then select Edit > Preferences > Advanced. You should get a window that looks like this:
What is shown as the "iTunes Media folder location" (1)?
Is the box labeled "Keep iTunes Media folder organized" (2) checked?
Is the box labeled "Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library" (3) checked?

Possible iTunes 8 Vista Driver Solution

I found this post at ZDNet. I hope this helps someone.
Hello,
I had a same problem - and solution is simple:
1) uninstall mobile support package that is installed with ITunes 8
2) Download ITunes 7.7 from elsewhere, extract it and install mobile support MSI package from this version.
As result: You will have working ITunes 8 with drivers from version 7.7. And it works OK.
Posted by: michal.stoppl@... Posted on: 09/10/08
http://tinyurl.com/6mjk4q
Looks like a huge pain to go through. But it might be worth a try until Apple works through the driver issue.

Yeah it does sound like a huge pain.
Temporarily unplugging the printer seems easier, depending on how often you sync.
With HP being as popular as it is I'm betting Apple has an 8.0.1 out in a day or two, especially now that they know just backing up to the older driver does it.

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