Itunes takes forever to check for updates

I was trying to check for updates for my iTunes. I was going to upgrade it to 9.2. The update check took too long until the software stopped responding. Everytime i check for updates and new apps, it hangs and I have to close iTunes. My brother suggested reinstalling iTunes and I did. But the same thing happens, I tried to check for updates on my itunes again (when i tried the update check on my brother's iTunes, a pop up instantly appeared saying it was already updated or something like that), but the same thing happens.. takes too long to check and stops responding. help please

is your Apple Software Update currently working properly?
To check, go "Start > All programs > Apple Software Update". Does ASU launch, or do you get an error message?

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HT1688 I can not restore and upgrade my Iphone 4. When i plug in to computer itune's restore and check for update buttons are not active.

I can not restore and upgrade my Iphone 4. When i plug in to computer itune's restore and check for update buttons are not active. What is that mean?

Razmee,
Guess what? After posting, I read another thread on this topic where someone said they went to an Apple store and the tech person there added the optional username and password in the Outgoing Mail Server boxes, and then reset the phone again. Although I had tried resetting and restarting a few times today, I had NOT reset it after entering the username and password into the optional fields.
When I entered my username and password into the optional fields, the iPhone entered checks (ticks) to the right of every entry; it had not done this earlier. (I didn't reset at this time, and the outgoing mail would still not transmit).
So just now, I reset it and the outgoing email was sent!
Thanks to you and this forum, it's a great ending to a few frustrating days.
I hope this message helps others. Not only does everything have to be entered correctly in the respective boxes; but once everything is entered and you press the "Done" button, every box should then have a check mark next to it and then you must reset the phone.

HT4972 On the iTunes device menu, I check for updates and it says 4.2.1 is up to date. How can I update to a newer version even if it says this?

On the iTunes device menu, I check for updates for my iPod Touch Gen 2 and it says it's up to date at 4.2.1. How can I update it to a newer version?

If you have a 2nd generation iPod, it up to date.
1st Gen up to iOS 3.1.3
2nd Gen up to IOS 4.2.1
3rd Gen up to IOS 5.1.1
4th Gen up to IOS 6

Updating apps in iTunes 11.0.3 "check for updates" missing?

Hi, I've just updated to 11.03 and when I look at the apps listing I know longer have a "check for updates" button. Does anyone know where its gone?
Sorry found it now - new menu item.
Duh.

Open iTunes. Your music library should be front and center, with the "iTunes Store" button in the upper-right and the "Music" button in the upper-left. Click on that Music button in the upper-left, and select "Apps" from the drop-down menu. Now along the center of the top area should be six options, "All", "iPhone/iPod touch", "iPad", "iPod Games", "List" and "Updates". Click on Updates. From here you can either click the "Update All Apps" button that finally appears in the lower-right corner, or click on any app individually for the option to manually update just that app.
The "Check For Available Downloads..." option you can select from the "Store" menubar item serves a different purpose entirely; while I've used it for downloading music I had already purchased but been unable to initially download, it does nothing for downloading new updates to apps already in my iTunes App library.

When i conect iphone 4 to itunes using cable , its check for updates only for itunes and did not check updates for iphone 4 also when i press check for updates for iphone 4

itunes coud not check updates for iphone4 when i connect by cable only when i put iphone4 to AIR PLANE MODE

You must Restore the phone. It will probably only worth with an AT&T SIM, unless your friend had AT&T unlock it first. The phone may be jailbroken, also; one indication of this would be the app "Cydia" on the phone's Home screen. If it is the phone is most likely worthless to you.

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I was having two problems with ITunes after upgrading to version 6. CD's wouldn't show up in itunes and if i checked for updates it would say "the itunes server can not be contacted, please check your internet or try again later" My internet connection was working fine.
The solution that fixed both was with Norton Internet Security but I would guess similar software could cause the same problem. Go to Norton Internet security, click on status and settings; personal firewall; configure button; programs tab; select apple itunes and change from blocked to automatic or permit all, clicked ok and relauched itunes.
I actually thought it would only fix the update issue but was pleasantly suprised that ITunes can see cd's again. I hope this helps.

well done, Herman!
I actually thought it would only fix the update issue but was pleasantly suprised that ITunes can see cd's again.
yep ... you're about the third person i've seen accidentally solve a CD recognition problem by fixing their other Norton problems. i'm starting to ask people about Norton if they don't get CDs showing up in their source lists ...
love, b

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Hello ibebry
Try using the Software Update on your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Software Update. One thing to keep in mind if you are trying it on the computer is to make sure that you are not pressing any keys down when checking for updates as that may bring up a pop up window to find the update file.
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4623
Regards,
-Norm G.

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Im using Itunes version 10.6.3 to try to restore my Ipad. Check for updates tells me this is the most recent verion, but its also telling my I cant restore my Ipad because its doesnt have the software available yet.

erikfrompenn wrote:
That's what I was affraid of. Is there any other way to restore an Ipad that I've locked myself out of?
Take it to an Apple Store & they'll assist you.
Make a Genius Bar Reservation
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
 Cheers, Tom

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I can't connect to iTune Store nor to radios, with the aid of iTune,check for updates, these last two from aid, but if you communicate with support.Please the answers in spanish.

Back up all data.
Unlock the Network preference pane, if necessary, by clicking the lock icon in the lower left corner and entering your password. Cllck Advanced, open the DNS tab, and change the server addresses to the following:
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          8.8.4.4
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In Safari, select
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and confirm. If you’re using another browser, empty the cache. Test. Any difference?
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1. If you lose Internet access after making the above change to your network settings, delete the Google servers in the Network preference pane, then select the TCP/IP tab and click Renew DHCP Lease. That should restore the original DNS settings; otherwise restore them yourself. Remember that you must click Apply in order for any changes to take effect.
2. I don't use Google DNS myself, though I have tested it, and I'm not recommending it or any other DNS provider; the server addresses are offered merely for testing purposes. There may be privacy and technical issues involved in using that service, which you should investigate personally before you decide whether to keep the settings. Other public DNS services exist.

HT3576 Ok so i have this iPod touch (3rd gen) and i'm trying to update it through iTunes and when i click check for update it keeps saying this version of iPod software (2.2.1) is your current version. what do i do? how do i update it?

Ok so i have this iPod touch (3rd gen) and i'm trying to update it through iTunes and when i click check for update it keeps saying this version of iPod software (2.2.1) is your current version. what do i do? how do i update it?

You have a 1st generation iPod Touch. It can not be upgraded beyond iOS 3.1.3, it is available at the link below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2052

HT4623 I have plugged in my ipad to my computer and Itunes is up on my computer but where do I find these things in Itunes, # In iTunes, select your device. # In the Summary pane, click Check for Update, to update my ipad?

I have plugged in my ipad to my computer and Itunes is up on my computer but where do I find these things in Itunes, # In iTunes, select your device. # In the Summary pane, click Check for Update, to update my ipad?

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I currently have iTunes version 7 and I need to upgrade to version 10. I am afraid of losing all my music if I just download 10 and when I use the "Check for updates" in the version 7 help menu, it tells me the server cannot be contacted.

I currently have iTunes version 7 on my computer and need to upgrade to version 10 to sync my new nano iPod. When I tried the "check for updates" under the version 7 "help" menu, it said it could not contact the update server. I am afraid if I just download version 10 from the website, it will wipe out my music library. What should I do to upgrade?

Back up your music and install from the website. You probably won't need to do this, but if your library is erased, restore it from the backup.
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http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923

My iTunes won't update on my computer. I have windows vista. I can open iTunes and when I click "check for updates" it asks if I want to update to iTunes 11.1.5 and I click "Download iTunes" but then nothing happens. What's wrong?

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http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

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