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March 19, 2007

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iTunes 7.1.1 and Windows play nice. Mostly.

Posted Mar. 19, ’07, 8:18 AM PT by Dan Moren
Category | iTunes

iTunes on WindowsYou may recall that users of that other operating system were having some problems with iTunes. Apple did release a fix program, but some were still encountering issues, and Apple had even gone so far as recommending that iTunes users wait on updating to Vista.

With iTunes 7.1.1, many of those issues have been fixed, but a few still remain. Says Apple’s support website:

  • Ejecting iPod from Windows Explorer or by using the “Safely Remove Hardware” feature in Windows Vista may corrupt your iPod. Microsoft is working on a software update for Windows Vista which addresses this compatibility issue. Apple recommends Windows Vista customers who own an iPod install this software update when it becomes available, click here for more information. To always safely eject an iPod, choose Eject iPod from the Controls menu within iTunes.
  • iTunes may display text or graphics incorrectly on your screen. Resizing the iTunes window should correct this issue.
  • Contact Groups from Windows Contacts will not sync with iPod.
  • iTunes remains unsupported on 64 bit editions of Windows, including Windows Vista and Windows XP x64.
    • Apple is working with Microsoft to resolve these lingering problems.


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