New iTunes update wont run in the background

When the last update for iTunes came out I was pretty excited to see the new layout. When I was done installing I was really impressed with the new setup. I do however have this one problem. I used to run iTunes in the background when I was playing games or watching subtitled movies where the sound doesnt matter. Now whenever I do this playback from iTunes gets choppy, like when the needle arm on a record player gets constantly bumped. I was just wondering if there was a new update I have missed since this one came out or if I can just rollback my version of iTunes

Almost all people fix this with very simple steps....
1) Goto the PC makers site and update your sound card/driver (May as well install all updates they offer for your model while there)
2) In Windows goto Control panel>Quicktime>Audio tab check "Safemode" hit OK and reboot for the settings to take
3) Also try going to Microsoft.com and updating your DirectX

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ITunes refuses to run in the background???

Hello,
I am running Windows 7 and iTunes 10... The problem I am having is that no matter what else I am doing on my computer either iTunes or Windows switches back to iTunes when I have the program running. It doesn't matter if I am typing or just trying to read a website, and it is quite annoying... Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

i have the same problem... i have yet to find a way to duplicate the problem at will, but it manifests itself on a fairly frequent basis.
a have been running laps at around 5-6 hours or so. the problem could occur on the 1st lap or on the 6th lap. all of the a sudden the display goes to all 0s, and if you hit lap or stop, the last lap will be over 66000 hours... which, the last time i checked was like over 7.5 years....
while i may have been an early adopter, i have not had my iphone that long....
a stopwatch should be one of the simplest applications to get right. i find it pretty lame that this bug appears.

New itunes update wont recognise my phone when its connected, new itunes update wont recognise my phone when its connected

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Me too. And I just noticed a newer post saying the same thing. Actually, my phone will show up as charging from the USB port -- but it will not sync. At all. Not just the itunes -- not calendar... nothing. The wireless sync for email seems to work, but the hard sync and iTunes don't show up at all.
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Hello janrk,
I would recommend following through the uninstall and reinstall procedure. The following articles provide steps for this, and other troubleshooting that can help get iTunes installed and stabilized.
Issues installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1717
Cheers,
Allen

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i tried updating my itunes to 7.0.2 and it said there was an invalid signature and it wont be installed.

actually its 1.0.2 not 7.0.2

Why is there so many Itunes related programs running in the background of my computer?

It's bad enough Itunes is a brick on my HD. Why can I not disable them?

What is it that you have? On my machine I see 3: iTunes.exe, iTunesHelper.exe, and AppleMobileDeviceHelper.exe.

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I never intend to use the health app because I do not need an app on my phone to help me live a healthy lifestyle. Therefore I find it intrusive there is no way to stop it from tracking my steps or whatever else it may be doing. I found a way to force the app to crash and maybe this will stop it from running in the background. Open the app, tap "Health Data" at the bottom of the screen, tap "Fitness" then "Steps" and tap "Add Data" type in a huge number - a very huge number with 30 or more characters, you can even add more than 1 decimal point. Repeat this for "walking + Running Distance". From this point forward the app will crash when you try to look at the data. Maye this prevents it from recording new data, I'm not sure but I really like the fact the app crashes. Hopefully Apple will add a feature to allow us to turn off data collection altogether or even better, allow us to delete this app.

Trying to install the new itunes update and it keeps saying error could not install itunes. Currently I am running windows 7. Any advise to fix this problem.

Trying to install the new itunes update and it keeps saying error could not install itunes. Currently I am running windows 7. Any advise to fix this problem. This is doing this when installing itunes/quicktime, safari 5, mobileme control panel, and the software update itself. The itunes version is 10.3.1

That suggests that the installer is getting damaged during the download.
I'd first try downloading an installer from the Apple website using a different web browser:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
If you use Firefox instead of IE for the download (or vice versa), do you get a working installer?

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How can i stop apps from running in the background with the new ios7 update

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You would need to swipe up on the app screen shot.

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Hi Guys,
I have just done the new Itunes update and now when i plug my phone into the computer it dose not recongnise my phone through itunes and will not let me snyc, backup or update it. What did i do ? sorry what should i do ?

Connect the iPod to your computer and look at the storage used by the various categories as shown in the colored bargarph in iTunes.
Come back with the results.
An "other" larger than about 1 1/2 GB indicates corrupted files.
What is the Other on my iPhone and How to Remove It
What is "Other" and What Can I Do About It?
and as necessary:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Unsync/delete all music and resync
To delete all music go to Settings>General>Usage>Storage>Music>Tap edit in upper right and then tap the minus sign by All Music
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

Why is the new ITune update slowing down my pc.

I recently updated ITunes...It now comes with a helper exe. Why did this change...It has slowed down my pc something terrible... I am running Microsoft Windows 7 64 bit..and never had this problem before...
Seems I need the helper exe to access ITunes now...I do not like updates that decide what runs or doesn't run....Is there a solution to this. I have one apple product it is an IPad mini...If it wasn't for the fact that I have purchased music and apps. It would end up in the garbage...That is how upset I am...
If this is a way for Apple to make me want to buy their products it will not work...
I have absolutely no problem with the ITune store on my IPad...just on on my desktop.

Hi theresa62,
The resource below explains the processes that are involved with the iTunes software installed with Windows 7. It's possible to use your iPad mini without the corresponding iTunes software on your Windows computer .... but it would limit what you can do with it. You can't sync your iPad with your computer, use iCloud services, etc. without the software. The choice is totally up to you.
iTunes for Windows: Background processes installed on Windows XP, Vista, and 7 - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201999
iTunes for Windows: Background processes installed on Windows XP, Vista, and 7
iTunes for Windows (XP, Vista, and 7) installs some processes that run in the background. Below is a brief explanation of what each process does.
Process
What it does
AppleMobileBackup.exe
Backs up the data on your iPhone or iPod touch
AppleMobileDeviceHelper.exe
Listens for commands to help iTunes communicate with devices
AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
Allows iTunes to recognize iPhone and iPod touch
AppleMobileSync.exe
Synchronizes iPhone or iPod touch data with your computer
distnoted.exe
Allows iTunes to sync with iPhone and iPod touch
iPodService.exe
Allows iTunes to access devices.
iTunesHelper.exe
"Listens" for commands to help iTunes communicate with devices (such as iPod).
iTunesPhotoProcessor.exe
Transcodes photos and artwork for devices
MDCrashReportTool.exe
Extracts log reports from the device and submits them to Apple (if selected)
mDNSResponder.exe
Allows iTunes to discover services on the local network (music sharing, Apple TV, AirTunes). Also known as Bonjour for Windows.
SyncServer.exe
Coordinates the synchronization processes
qttask.exe
Provides a QuickTime icon in the Notification area (system tray) of the Windows Task bar. This process might or might not appear depending on your configuration of QuickTime and whether the QuickTime icon is enabled in the Notification area.
Processes depending upon Sync configuration
What it does
dotmacsyncclient.exe*
Syncs the device with iCloud
com.google.ContactSync.exe*
Google contact syncing
com.apple.IE.client.exe
Syncs the device with Internet Explorer
com.apple.Outlook.client.exe
Syncs the device with Outlook
com.apple.Safari.client.exe
Syncs the device with Safari
com.apple.WindowsContacts.client.exe
Syncs the device with Windows Address Book / Windows Contacts
com.apple.WindowsMail.client.exe
Syncs with Windows Mail
com.yahoo.go.sync.client.exe*
Syncs with Yahoo
*These processes will require internet access to sync. You must allow these processes internet access through your firewall in order to complete their functions. For more details, see iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
Note: Depending on your configuration, some of these background processes may not appear. iTunes can start other background processes to perform various tasks like syncing and diagnostics. New functions may be added to these background processes in the future. Please note that you should not disable these processes even when iTunes is not open on the computer.
Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Risks are inherent in the use of the Internet. Contact the vendor for additional information.
Last Modified: Jan 15, 2015
Regards,
- Judy

Download new itunes update and now it wont let me sync

Download new itunes update and now it wont let me sync. Keeps saying I need 26gb of free space which it didn't say before I downloaded the update. It doesn't make sense. It keeps saying:
The iPod cannot be synced because there is not enough free space to hold all of the items in the iTunes library. (additional 26gb required)
This makes no sense because before the new itunes update there was no problem with me not having enough space. I have 5gb of free space now and I had 5gb of free space before I downloaded the itunes update. Nothing should've changed. And I should not need an extra 26gb of space. How do i fix this problem so I can my ipod normally again.

Connect the iPod to your computer and look at the storage used by the various categories as shown in the colored bargarph in iTunes.
Come back with the results.
An "other" larger than about 1 1/2 GB indicates corrupted files.
What is the Other on my iPhone and How to Remove It
What is "Other" and What Can I Do About It?
and as necessary:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Unsync/delete all music and resync
To delete all music go to Settings>General>Usage>Storage>Music>Tap edit in upper right and then tap the minus sign by All Music
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

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