Upgrade to iTunes 7, or leave well enough alone?

I tried upgrading to iTunes 7 several months ago when it was first made available, and it was a disaster: My music library was no longer readable, sound was distorted, etc. After reading the discussion forums here (and elsewhere on the internet) I was able to uninstall everything and revert to 6.05.20. This project took many hours.
So: Am I stuck with 6.05.20 now for all time, or have the new versions of iTunes 7 been fixed for Windows users? I'd particularly like to hear from people who had problems (like I did) with the first version of iTunes 7 and have subsequently tried again.
Thanks!
Dell Dimension 8200 Windows XP Pro

Judging by the number of people having problems with 7.0.2, I think it is best stick with 6.0.5 if you don't need to upgrade.
Like you I downgraded becuse I couldn't get the latest version to work to my satisfaction - good playback, but stuttering when a large program loaded. I am sticking with 6.0.5 until a new version comes along.

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I have an old mac book pro built in 2006. I just use it in the kitchen to go on the internet--which it does fairly well. It's running OS 10.6.8. Would it be risky to upgrade to the OS 10.7.4 Lion. Or should I leave well enough alone?

I have an old mac book pro built in 2006. I just use it in the kitchen to go on the internet--which it does fairly well. It's running OS 10.6.8. Would it be risky to upgrade to the OS 10.7.4 Lion. Or should I leave well enough alone? I was hoping that the upgrade would allow me to use an old version of Kindle for Mac. I need to get the machine into 2012 functionality. If I can't do it, no worries.

The very early 2006 MBPs are limited to Snow Leopard (10.6.8). If your MBP is a model Identifier 2.1 or 2.2, then you can install Lion (10.7.5). Note that the transition to Lion might mean that some applications will not be compatible so updates or substitutions would be needed.
I have a 2006 MBP, Model Identifier 1.2, and it is running Snow Leopard very efficiently. It is just a bit slower than newer ones, especially in the graphics area. Otherwise is is a very good machine.
Ciao.

I should have left well enough alone

Last October, in five days, I recorded over 22 hours of video and imported to my 2008 iMac and added titles, intros, outros and music with no problem. Since then, I have upgraded to version 10.0.8. Today is the first opportunity I had to try it.
I recorded a 1920 x 1080 1.45 hour video and imported it to FCPX. So far, it has taken 4 hours to only reach 25% or so.
At this rate, I will never be able handle 22 hours of video let alone to burn the DVDs.
I'm 79 years young and enjoy using FCPX, but SS being my only income, it would be very difficult to come up with $2,000 or so for a faster iMac.
Got to figure out how to speed things up!

It was recorded at 1920 x 1080p on my Sony, HDR-PJ50V camcorder, then sent to a FAT formated, external drive and from there imported to FCPX.
Every evening, at a remote recording session, I transfer each days videos to the external drive and work with these files when I get home. That way, I still have the files on the camcorder to work with if needed.
I like the import function of the earler version of FCPX. I like the little circle next to the selected file, indicating the progress of the import.
I did not know that I could start editing without waiting. I will just turn off the import dialog, with all it's information and get to work on the videos

Do I have to upgrade to iTunes 10? I have 8 but can't get to the store past the advert for 10.

What I really want is to access courses on iTunes U. but guess I have to do that thru the store, which asks me to sign in. When I use my apple I.D. I'm told it hasn't been used at the store yet, and eventually leads me to a payment form.
I read on Apple that there's a go around to avoid giving credit card info, but you have to access store tab options first (video, apps, etc), and none of those show up. Only a big adver for version 10. I'm guessing I have to download 10 to get to the regular store front I've seen before (months ago?)
But iTunes doesn't make a distinction between Downloading and Upgrading, and not having done this before, I'm not sure if I'll lose what I have by changing to v10? iTunes says material may be lost if the current store doesn't carry what's in my library (something like that). I'd like to leave well enough alone if possible.
My question then is, do you have to have version 10 in order to access the normal storefront?
Thanks in advance for any reply!

Thanks Niel. I'll go ahead and upgrade..
Wish the advert page would say more like a window saying you can't proceed until.. or a link for instructions to upgrade including what to back up first. For the longest time I was thinking it was a sign-in issue.

Hello, I was trying to upgrade my iTunes for windows 7 PC, but because of invalid signature error I removed iTunes as well as all apple related applications. While reinstalling it , When I click link to install iTunes it immediately says '' thank you

Hello, I was trying to upgrade my iTunes for windows 7 PC, but because of invalid signature error I removed iTunes as well as all apple related applications. While reinstalling it , When I click link to install iTunes it immediately says '' thank you for downloading iTunes'' but I don't find it in my system.
I have tried all suggested option to solve it but all in vain. Please help me to get rid of this problem

For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for installation or performance issues, or compatibility with QuickTime or third party software.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there are also links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.
tt2

Incorrect music library file size after upgrading to itunes 7.1.1.5

I was running itunes 7.0.2 and I have a 40gb click wheel IPOD (3rd Generation?). In itunes 7.0.2 my music library stats showed 7046 songs stored on 34.6 gb of disk space. Once I upgraded to itunes 7.1.1.5 and restarted itunes, my music library stats now showed 7046 songs stored on 445 gb of disk space and I can no longer sync my 40 gb Ipod to itunes because itunes says I don't have enough space available on my ipod.
What caused this change in reporting disk usage for my music library - which by the way is not correct, it is really 34.6 gb of space (which I confirm when I look at disk manager and evaluate the drive with the music file on it.
How do I get itunes to report my disk space correctly so I can start syncing my ipod again. I already reset and restarted my ipod, rebooted my laptop multiple times and even did a restore on my ipod (which of course wiped out all my music on the ipod).

I've had this problem too and since solved it. I now have Vista and iTunes working perfectly with my 20Gb iPod colour. I'm not sure whether the lack of comments means everyone is flummoxed or if We're the only people in the world who's had this problem!
Well in the name of sharing here is what I did:
1) Backed up my entire iTunes folder (inc album art work and all sub folders and iTunes ref files) to and external HD
2) Deleted everything other than the album artwork folder and the iTunes music folder
3) Uninstalled iTunes 7.2
4) Cleaned the registry
5) Restarted
6) Downloaded and installed iTunes v7.3.0.54
7) Opened new the install of iTunes
8) Clicked File> Add folder to Library> iTunes Music
9) Bingo my library is being sensible and reading the correct size AND my iPod syncs perfectly!
Not sure if the actual cure was the fact I cleaned out all the reference files and performed a reinstall or if it was actually a bug which apple fixed in version 7.3.0.54? Either way!
That's it. Simple. I hope this helps...

I upgraded to iTune v 11.0.4.4 and now I'm unable to connect to airplay

I upgraded to iTunes 11.0.4.4 and have lost the ability to connect to any wireless speakers through airplay, as well as connect to itunes via the remote on my iPad and iPhone. In all attempts I'm receiving a network timed out error. I'm able to connect to wireless speakers through airplay directly from my iPhone or iPad. I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium, and have attempted to reinstall iTunes, but am still having the same problem.

With assistance from Apple, found the solution:
(1) Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall (confirm that the firewall is On).
(2) Click "Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall" -- you may need to to click the "Change settings" button.
(3) Scroll down and highlight the entry for iTunes and click "Remove" button.
(4) Click OK to exit.
(5) Return to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.
(6) Click "Allow another app..." button
(7) Scroll down to "iTunes" and click Add button.
(8) Click OK to exit.
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Just upgraded latest Itunes version & it doesn"t Sync

Just upgraded latest Itunes version & it doesn"t Sync I tried reinstalling Itunes with the virus checker off. Also, I used cables instead of wifi but my ipad & Iphone still don't sync. Any ideas Thank You

Hi am33m,
Sounds like iTunes Match hasn't sync'd the songs properly. Am I correct that on iOS devices the songs appear greyed out? I've had this problem as well recently. You could try going back to the computer you added the songs on, selecting them from your iTunes library and deleting them but telling iTunes to keep the files.
I did have some luck following the steps at https://discussions.apple.com/message/18597236#18597236 however that was short lived and stopped being effective shortly after. You may have more success.
1. List all your songs in your library and right-click the column headers to show iCloud Status
2. Sort by this column and look for all of the tracks at Waiting Status
3. Select all of the tracks at Waiting Status, right click and delete them, click Delete Items on the first prompt as shown below (This won't delete your music from your computer):
4. IMPORTANT: At the second prompt that appears after you click Delete Items select Keep Files
5. Select Add to Library from the File menu and navigate to your iTunes folder in the Music under your Home folder.
Leave iTunes to rebuild your library (it might take a while if you have a lot of tracks that were at waiting status). Once it is complete, update iTunes Match once it's finished and it should upload the tracks
Following that process should rebuild the song information for those tracks in your iTunes library and may help iTunes Match sync up properly. If it doesn't let me know as there are some people including myself that haven't had much luck lately getting past this issue.

Upgrade from iTunes 7.0.2.16 to iTunes 7.1

I just upgraded to iTunes 7.1 and the upgrade went smoothly and it seems to be working well. One positive is that it got rid of the black diagonal line I've always had on my album covers.

I've just upgraded to version 7.1, apparently all went fine then I got the message:
The iTunes Library file cannot be saved. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation.
Version 7.0.2.16 was working fine!! Believe me if it ain't broken then don't fix it!
Is there a way I can download the previous version from apples website?
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Upgraded to iTunes 6 - now iTunes won't work!

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Thanks!

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Are anyone else's ID3 tags all jacked up after upgrading to iTunes 11?

I have a large library that I'm downright OCD in managing tag information. All are set at v2.4 and genres, album artist, groups, both track and cd #'s as well as album art have been MANUALLY scrubbed religiously upon import to ensure a manageable library. I've noticed in the past that iTunes does a fairly horrible job in actually changing the ID3 tag info of the AAC or MP3 file itself resulting in horrible tag info when using the files in another system (Chrysler's MyGig system, Microsoft's Sync system, etc.) but iTunes always listed the songs correctly, making my smart playlists, sort and playback very easy and clean. That is until I upgraded to iTunes 11. Apparently they've re-read all the file ID3 tag info as I now have MANY different genres listed and album artist info has disappeared as well as track listing info. Do I need to get an external tag editor and redo all the tag editing I had done previously to now clean this up or have they fixed iTunes to do a better job of actually editing the file info itself?

Get Info on the song within iTunes is how I know the comment field is empty.
I don't have Match or iCloud enabled.
All other tag info is there and left untouched, only the comment field is blank. Tried removing and re-adding the tracks multiple times, but that didn't help.
Reason this annoys me is that I add information to my comment field such as additional genre/style information, band origin or location, related artists, etc. Very helpful stuff for smart playlists.
I can try Stephen Spark's suggestion to convert my ID3 tag version, but I've never, ever had to do that before, so, if iTunes 11 is suddenly only reliably reads one correctly it seems to be a bug with iTunes.

I upgraded to iTunes 10.5, and now when I plug in my iPhone 3gs i get the Beach Ball of Eternal Sadness. I have to Force Quit the app, and I cannot sync my iPhone. This also means I cannot upgrade to the new iOS5.

My OS is current and up to date. No problems there.... Intel based iMac, relatively new....
But since i did the upgrade to iTunes 10.5 i cannot sync my iPhone. It's a 3gs. Oddly - my wifes iPhone will load and sync (it is a first gen iPhone, btw).
Neither device is, or evr has been jailbroken. mY iPhone was syncing perfectly until the upgrade to 10.5.

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I'm going to wait it out til tomorrow. Or whenever.
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Again thanks.
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Upgrade to iTunes 8.1- duplicate entries in library

Since upgrading to 8.1 (and having just managed to rescue my iPhone from sync disaster caused by 8.1) I notice that I have duplicate entries in my purchased library which were not presnet before.
This seems to be songs which were purchased before iTunes Plus versions were avaiable, but were subseqently upgraded to iTunes Plus versions. In the music folder two files can be seen for each song, one of which is locked. Both get listed in the library as the same song in this 8.1 version, something that has not happened in earlier iTunes releases.
Should I do anything to correct the library from showing duplicate entries? Or shoudl I wait for this bug to be fixed?
Thanks.

um that's not the case for me... I have used the wire that came with the phone as well as the wire that I purchased to charge the phone and the bluetooth headset and I'm still having problems. When I plugin my ipod classic however, it works fine. now the problem with both items is that when I plug them in, is that they show full battery life right away, and they stop charging. The weird thing is that on iTunes, it shows that it does NOT have a full charge. this happens both with the iPhone as well as the ipod. it's very annoying and I have to plug both of them to an electrical outlet so that the battery can charge. And forget about syncing my music, it says it's not recognized, or that is the memory is not available, so it doesn't sync. I've been so ****** at my iPhone lately, that all I want to do is throw it out the window...
And before you suggest what I think you will suggest, yes, I just did a full restore on the **** thing, and it's STILL showing up as fully charged when it's not....
I can't wait till my two years are up with ATT so that I can get rid of this phone.

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I recently upgraded to iTunes 11.1.5 and now my iPod Nano is not recognized in iTunes. I also upgraded my iPhone 5s to iOS 7.1. i Tunes on my computer does recognize my iPhone. What is the problem with my iPod Nano not being recognized?

I would think, Twins1995, that if we are having the problem, others are as well. Hopefully, Apple will shortly issue a follow-up software release to fix the problem. Or is that just wishful thinking on my part.
It would be helpful, if there were some kind of work-around in the interim, so we can use our devices. Pretty frustrating when you consider that all of the hardware and software is produced by Apple.

Upgrade to iTunes 7, or leave well enough alone?

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