ITunes, very slow and laggy

Why is iTunes crap for Windows but runs good with Mac. If apple is going to make iTunes for windows they should maybe try to fix it first, iTunes lags a lot and freezes many times. Its the only program on my computer that does that. Apple should fix iTunes for windows. iTunes is maybe another reason why my songs are gone from my iPod.

Well if its running slow and freezing, it and/or quicktime is conflicting with something, like windows, the CD drive, antivirus/security programs or some other software.
Try defragging your harddrive. Leave iTUnes closed and oopen Quicktime to see if it opens or throws an error message up when playing something in it. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes (Version 6.0.4.2) by going to help>aboout If you don't have the latest goto apple.com and download it
Also goto the PC makers site and download the latest updates and patches, some systems have patches that directly address iTUnes issues

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