Windows XP - Howto Disable the broken backup process

Question

I finally found a source on how to disable the backup process during the iPhone sync. Here's the link. Tried it myself and works great. I plan on removing this XML edit once Apple distributes a proper fix:
http://www.eidac.de/?p=60
From the article:"
Disabling the slow iTunes Backup on Windows is a little more tricky, but it works. First of all close ITunes and then follow these steps:
1. Locate your iTunesPrefs.xml file. It’s usually located in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes or C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes.
Hint: If the folder Application Data does not show up, make sure that hidden files are visible in the Windows Explorer
2. Backup your iTunesPrefs.xml file
3. Open iTunesPrefs.xml using a capable text-editor (e.g. Notepad++, Ultraedit, but not MS Notepad)
4. Search for a section called User Preferences and paste the following snipped into the User Preferences Section after the first <dict>:
<key>DeviceBackupsDisabled</key>
<data>
dHJ1ZQ==
</data>
After you’ve done that it should exactly look like the screenshot on the left.
5. Save the file and restart iTunes. Backups should now be disabled. To enable backups again delete the XML Snippet from iTunesPrefs.xml file."

Answer 1

Hi Nick,
There isn't an easy way to do it via Mac OS X or System Preferences. But I did find this article that looks like it has some pretty good resources.
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20071121141206367