itunes 9 + windows xp x64-bit

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itunes 9 + windows xp x64-bit

I'm working on getting itunes 9 to run on Windows XP x64-bit. I managed to get the app running by a little luck. I initially followed the instructions here for itunes 8.x (http://yukichigai.googlepages.com/iphonex64) and it worked ok. I then went in to the 9 installer, lowered the minimum installer to 501 and installed. Boom. iPodService.exe fails. I have itunes 9 running, but only after I removed the service from the installer list. Naturally, I have an iphone and sure would like to get that to work again, but if the service fails, I'm not sure what to do. Anyone out there find a work around for the install that seems to work well?

Custom, Windows XP Pro

Posted on Sep 9, 2009 6:25 PM

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tsm4781 Author

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Sep 9, 2009 7:30 PM in response to tsm4781

Note - 9.0 seems to have issues running the ipod service module ipodservice.exe and occasionally ipod helper module. Installing back to v. 8.2.1 works no problems.

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Sep 9, 2009 7:34 PM in response to tsm4781

I have the same nightmare on my hands. I would rather not have to downgrade back to 8.2.1, but if that's my only option...

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tsm4781 Author

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Sep 9, 2009 7:46 PM in response to tsm4781

and downgrading is sure a real nightmare. I tried to look through the itunes.msi file for changes, but unfortunately they changed a bunch of string names and pre-pended x64_ in front of them. The registry keys are also different since they are new. Unfortunate as it is, I'm back to 8.2.1 until someone develops a fix.

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tsm4781 Author

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Sep 9, 2009 7:54 PM in response to tsm4781

Further investigation reveals that the registry and files are created, yet somehow either the initialization conflicts with something else, or the perms are wrong.

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Sep 10, 2009 3:07 AM in response to tsm4781

Got it! To install iTunes x64 on XP x64:

1. Download iTunes x64 (iTunesSetup64.exe)
2. Unzip.
3. Modify with Orca the AppleMobileDeviceSupport64.msi file: delete Launch Condition's table and, in InstallUISequence's table, delete de LaunchCondition's row. Save overwriting existing file.
4. Modify with Orca the iTunes64.msi file: delete Launch Condition's table and, in InstallUISequence, delete de LaunchCondition's row; finally (and that's the trick) delete ServiceControl and ServiceInstall tables. Save overwriting existing file.
5. Install, in this order:

- AppleApplicationSupport.msi
- AppleMobileDeviceSupport64.msi
- iTunes64.msi

Maybe you have to install Quicktime first, if iTunes.msi doesn't, or other msi files.

6. Finally, first time you launch iTunes, gives you an error (something about ipodservice.exe) and automatically close iTunes. Just repair the installation executing the original package (iTunes.exe without Orcas' modifications) and.... done!

It works for me. I hope it works for you!

Please excuse my limited English (I'm spanish). Corrections are welcome!

Bye!!!

PD: just in case, I disabled firewall and antivirus first. I didn't try to conect iPod after install iTunes, so I don't now if it will work fine.

Message was edited by: ggpedraza

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tsm4781 Author

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Sep 10, 2009 5:01 AM in response to ggpedraza

The issue with doing what you suggested is that you removed the part where the installer creates the service on your machine. Earlier in the process, it uninstalls that same service, so if you try and hook up your ipod, etc, it will never recognize in itunes because that service no longer exists.

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mlcampbe

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Sep 10, 2009 7:47 AM in response to tsm4781

I can confirm that the steps above by ggpedraza will get itunes9 successfully installed and that an iphone will be recognized by XP 64-bit. I do not have the XP service for ipodservice (obviously since it was removed from the installer) but iphone sync for apps/music is working.

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tsm4781 Author

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Sep 10, 2009 7:49 AM in response to mlcampbe

Any itunes has no issues recognizing your ipod/iphone when you plug it in?

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mlcampbe

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Sep 10, 2009 9:24 AM in response to tsm4781

I don't have an ipod to test with but the iphone works perfectly and is recognized.

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tsm4781 Author

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Sep 10, 2009 9:25 AM in response to mlcampbe

Same - I can verify the iphone works. If someone can test out an ipod touch / nano / classic, etc, that'd be great.

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Sep 10, 2009 9:27 AM in response to tsm4781

I have a 1st gen Touch and a newer nano, but won't be able to try until later tonight. I really hope it works.

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tsm4781 Author

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Sep 10, 2009 9:27 AM in response to tsm4781

actually, I just dug up an old ipod. When plugged in, it stated that the required software needed to run is not installed.

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Answer 13

Sep 10, 2009 9:29 AM in response to tsm4781

insert Charlie Brown "ugh" here...

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tsm4781 Author

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Sep 10, 2009 9:30 AM in response to tsm4781

If there is a way to avoid overriding the ipodservice.exe from the 8.2.1 instance, I bet the ipod would work as well.

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Sep 10, 2009 11:44 AM in response to tsm4781

Verified on my iPhone 3G running 3.0 with one caveat: After going through the instruction set, I also had to uninstall/reinstall AppleMobileDeviceSupport64. Then it worked.

Will be trying with my iPod in a few...

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